Renovate Europe’s letter to the Ministers responsible for the National Building Renovation Plans
The deadline for transposing the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is approaching: by 29 May 2026, EU Member States must bring it into national law. A central part of this work is the National Building Renovation Plan, which sets out how each country will improve the energy performance of its building stock.
So far, eight Member States and the Walloon Region have submitted their draft plans. With the support of its National Partners, the Renovate Europe Campaign wrote on 4 March to the ministers responsible in the Member States that have not yet done so: a strong and timely plan is not only a legal obligation, but also an economic opportunity.
Well-designed renovation strategies can:
- Support economic growth
- Create local employment
- Strengthen social stability
- Increase the availability of quality housing
- Improve investor confidence
The buildings sector represents almost 10% of EU GDP and directly employs around 25 million people, and every €1 million invested in building renovation supports between 15 and 18 jobs across the value chain.
