INZEB, in partnership with the Renovate Europe Campaign and with the support of the European Climate Foundation (ECF), is implementing a national project focused on strengthening Greece’s readiness for the implementation of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The initiative is designed to foster alignment between key stakeholders and promote the societal and economic case for ambitious building renovation policies.
The project addresses the urgent need to upgrade Greece’s building stock, a significant portion of which was constructed before national energy efficiency standards were introduced. Buildings remain one of the most energy-intensive sectors in the country, and improving their performance is central to achieving national climate and energy targets, while also addressing energy poverty and improving living conditions.
As part of the project, INZEB has mapped and engaged a broad network of actors from both industry and civil society. This has led to the development of a stakeholder platform to coordinate national efforts and facilitate informed dialogue on policy developments, including the introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). A series of four policy briefings has been prepared, covering the societal and economic benefits of renovation, the current legislative and policy context, the main barriers to scaling up renovation, and feasible pathways toward a zero-emission building stock by 2050.
A national workshop was also organised, bringing together representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Energy, industry bodies, and civil society organisations. The discussion focused on the EPBD recast, the challenges of implementing MEPS in the Greek context, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to drive progress. The outcomes of this exchange were consolidated into a joint stakeholder briefing note, co-signed by key actors and shared through multiple channels.
This project positions energy renovation as a strategic investment in Greece’s social, environmental, and economic future. By highlighting the broader co-benefits of renovation, including improved health outcomes, energy affordability, regional development, and job creation, the initiative contributes to a more inclusive and resilient energy transition.
Further work will focus on supporting public and private actors in operationalising these recommendations and maintaining momentum as national renovation policies evolve. INZEB remains committed to ensuring that energy renovation becomes a driver of fairness, equity, and sustainable progress across all regions of Greece.
Policy Briefs:
Brief 1: Societal and Economic Benefits of Energy Renovation in Greece
Brief 2: Legislative and Policy Landscape for Energy Renovation in Greece
Brief 3: Challenges and Renovation Pathways to Achieve a Zero-Emission Building Stock by 2050