This report maps the developing policy landscape at the EU level and provides recommendations to guide policymakers in the implementation of SPENs at national and local level.
The recast EPBD explicitly mentions the neighbourhood approach, sets minimum energy standards, and addresses energy poverty, all of which are elements of the PEN approach. This report analyses key EU policies relevant for underpinning the positive neighbourhood approach to building renovations.
The EU's Solar Rooftop Standard, a part of the EPBD, aims to install 150-200 GW of solar rooftop, mandating solar readiness in new non-residential buildings by 2027, and extending to all new residential structures by 2030.
The Regio1st Planning Framework provides a comprehensive, structured approach for regional energy planners in Europe to develop and implement sustainable, cost-effective energy strategies while prioritising energy savings in buildings, system flexibilities and other energy efficiency solutions in line with the Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle.
The EPBD recast prioritises increasing building renovation rates, enhancing indoor environmental quality, providing tailored national strategies, implementing targeted financing, and tenant protections while aligning with the European Green Deal's climate objectives.
The paper examines updates in the EPBD revision, emphasising its pivotal role in introducing crucial changes to building regulations towards decarbonisation goals.
The European Commission offers comprehensive resources on its website regarding the implementation of the EPBD including the directive itself published on 8 May in the Official Journal of the European Union.
With the final goal of achieving a decarbonised building sector by 2050, the recent approval of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has elicited reactions from different players in the energy and construction ecosystem. Check the updated documents released by the European Commission and some insights and tools from relevant stakeholders in the field.