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On Tuesday, Parliament approved a draft of measures to increase the rate of building renovations, reduce energy consumption and limit greenhouse gas emissions. The aim of the proposed revision of the directive on the energy efficiency of buildings is to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the construction sector in the EU by 2030 and to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. However, it also focuses on increasing the renovation rate of energy-inefficient buildings and improving the exchange of information on energy efficiency.
Emissions reduction targets
From 2028, all new buildings should have zero emissions. New buildings owned, used or operated by public authorities will be subject to this requirement from 2026. If technically feasible and economically feasible, all new buildings should be equipped with solar technologies by 2028. The residential buildings are due for major renovation by 2032.
Residential buildings should achieve an energy efficiency class of at least E level by 2030 and at least D level by 2033 – on a scale from A to G, where G corresponds to the 15 % buildings with the worst efficiency in the national pool of the respective Member State. Non-residential and public buildings should reach the same levels by 2027 (minimum class E) and 2030 (minimum class D). Energy efficiency improvements (which may take the form of insulation or improvements to the heating system) would be made when the building is sold or significantly renovated. In the case of rented buildings, this would be done when signing a new contract.
Member States shall set out the measures necessary to achieve these objectives in their national building restoration plans.
