European Union
EU directive aiming to improve building energy performance and achieve significant emission reductions by 2050.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) establishes a political framework within the EU aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. It sets ambitious targets for emission reductions and mandates zero-emission standards for new constructions. The directive outlines specific timelines for implementation, requiring Member States to adopt national laws that align with EU goals, thereby promoting sustainability and facilitating the transition towards a decarbonized building stock by 2050.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) 2024/1275 is the EU's primary legislative tool for improving building energy performance and achieving decarbonization goals.
Key Objectives
The directive aims to reduce building emissions by 60% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels and achieve a zero-emission building stock by 2050.
Timeline of Implementation
Entry into Force
- 8 May 2024: Published in EU Official Journal
- 28 May 2024: Entered into force
- 29 May 2026: Deadline for Member States to transpose into national law
Key Deadlines for Buildings
- 2025: End of subsidies for standalone fossil fuel boilers
- 2028: All new public buildings must be zero-emission
- 2030: All new buildings must be zero-emission
- 2030: 16% of worst-performing non-residential buildings must be renovated
- 2033: 26% of worst-performing non-residential buildings must be renovated
Energy Performance Targets
- By 2030: 16% reduction in average primary energy use in residential buildings
- By 2035: 20-22% reduction in average primary energy use in residential buildings
Major Requirements
For New Buildings
- Must be "solar-ready" and equipped with solar technologies where feasible
- Required to calculate whole life-cycle carbon emissions
- Must be zero-emission by specified deadlines
For Existing Buildings
- Introduction of minimum energy performance standards
- Mandatory renovation requirements for worst-performing buildings
- Enhanced requirements for energy performance certificates
- Implementation of building renovation passports
Additional Measures
- Creation of one-stop-shops for energy renovations
- Enhanced deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure
- Improved data collection and sharing systems
- Phase-out of fossil fuel heating systems