Encouraging deal on the Buildings Directive

EuroACE was encouraged that the EU institutions found a political agreement during the third trilogue on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, on 19 December 2017. Industry is ready to take up the challenge in the market and deliver benefits on the ground.

“We would like to congratulate MEPs, particularly the Rapporteur Bendt Bendtsen, for their impressive work,” said Adrian Joyce, EuroACE Secretary General. “We also thank all sides of EU institutions for their constructive attitude yesterday, which allowed gaps to be bridged.”

EuroACE welcomed the reinforcement of the national long-term renovation strategies, with milestones, measurable progress indicators and references to trigger points, as well as the modernisation of provisions on inspections of technical building systems and the installation of building automation and controls.

“It is through concrete progress like in the Buildings Directive that we can live up to this challenge together. Yesterday’s deal shows that it is possible to agree on doing more,” said Céline Carré, EuroACE President. “Therefore, it is even more important that Member States swiftly put in place impactful renovation strategies and measures.”