Policy briefing on the building directive (EPBD)
The buildings directive is under negotiations. Trialogues keep going with tensed discussions on certain points. The directive will impact building renovation across Europe and aims at speeding up the transition of buildings towards neutrality and compliance to the climate objectives by 2050. Find out more in this policy briefing.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) negotiations should future-proof buildings legislation at the EU level in line with 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050. But discussions between the two co-legislating EU institutions are currently still ongoing. Some more trialogues meetings are expected from September onward.
Although the directive was originally due to be published on the same timetable as the Energy Efficiency Directive, it is now behind schedule, and speculation is rife as to the outcome. The most optimistic forecast an agreement during the month of September, while the most pessimistic consider it difficult to bring the text to a successful conclusion before the end of this European mandate in June 2024.
Negotiations are struggling to make headway, as contentious issues remain between the European Parliament and the European Commission, with no real compromise in sight for the time being.
This three-page briefing document will help you understand the main points of tension. You will also find new provisions of interest to regions and localities, such as the obligation to open one-stop shops on energy renovation of buildings for every 45,000 inhabitants.
Find out more information in the briefing on the members hub.
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