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Development of National Building Renovation Plans: Policy Guideline Summary

How can National Building Renovation Plans support the successful implementation of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)? This latest report from the EPBD.wise project provides comprehensive guidance for policymakers and public authorities responsible for developing and implementing National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) across Europe. The report builds on three complementary strands of work …

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Development of Renovation Passports: Policy Guideline Summary

How can Renovation Passports support the successful implementation of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)? This latest report from the EPBD.wise project provides practical guidance for EU Member States on the design and implementation of Renovation Passport schemes in accordance with Article 12 and Annex VIII of the EPBD (2024/1275). Renovation Passports are …

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Development of Energy Performance Certificates: Policy Guideline Summary

How can Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) systems better support the implementation of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)? This new report provides practical guidance for EU Member States seeking to strengthen and modernise their EPC systems in line with the requirements of the EPBD (2024/1275). As a key policy instrument, EPCs play an …

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Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Trajectories of Progressive Building Renovation: Policy Guideline Summary

How can Article 9 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) be effectively implemented across Europe? A new report from the EPBD.wise project explores how minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and residential renovation trajectories can be implemented across all 27 EU Member States. Building on previous analyses of selected countries, the study expands its …

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Energy Performance Certificates: Development of EPC Policy Guidelines for Greece

How can Energy Performance Certificates become more effective tools for accelerating building renovation in Greece? This report, developed as part of the EPBD Policy Compass: Country Guidelines for Implementation series, focuses on the future development of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in Greece and their role in supporting the implementation of the revised Energy Performance of …

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What is Beyond Fit for 55 for Building Policies?

How can the different legislative pillars of the Fit for 55 package work together more effectively to accelerate building decarbonisation? Five years after its introduction, the Fit for 55 package remains the foundation of the European Union’s climate and energy policy framework. While its legislative instruments were designed to operate as an integrated package, ensuring …

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Guidelines for the Development of a ZEB Definition

How can Member States define and implement Zero-Emission Buildings under the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive? As the European Union moves towards implementing the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), the definition of Zero-Emission Buildings (ZEBs) has become one of the most important technical and policy challenges facing national authorities. Establishing clear and …

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An integrated monitoring, reporting and evaluation framework for effective EPBD implementation

How can Member States strengthen monitoring, reporting and evaluation systems to support the implementation of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive? The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) introduces significantly enhanced monitoring and reporting requirements, creating an important opportunity for Member States to improve the collection, management and use of building-related data. Effective …

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Elaboration of legal studies on EPBD provisions

How can Member States create the legal and governance conditions needed to successfully implement the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive? Delivering the ambitious renovation objectives of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) requires more than technical solutions and financial resources. Effective implementation also depends on robust legal frameworks, sound governance arrangements, and policy …

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Mapping Policy Needs for Effective 2024 EPBD Implementation

What do Member States need in order to successfully implement the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive? This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the policy needs that European Union Member States face in implementing the 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). As one of the first major outputs of the EPBD.wise project, it …

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