The Energy Performance of Building’s Directive has been approved by the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Buildings account for one third of the EU’s energy-related greenhouse gas emissions and 42% of the EU’s final energy consumption.
The EPBD recognises the importance of energy efficiency in buildings for delivering lower energy bills, bettering living conditions, improving energy security and increasing competitiveness.
What happens next? Member states will vote on the EPBD in April. If they also approve it, we will move on to implementation.
Less than a week after the Buildings and Climate Global Forum and the Declaration de Chaillot, signed by 70 countries, the EPBD brings clarity on the way forward at EU level.
After years of important advocacy and technical work, we have reached a crucial milestone with the EPBD.