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The European Commission offers comprehensive resources on its website regarding the implementation of the EPBD including the directive itself published on 8 May in the Official Journal of the European Union.

With the final goal of achieving a decarbonised building sector by 2050, the recent approval of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has elicited reactions from different players in the energy and construction ecosystem. Check the updated documents released by the European Commission and some insights and tools from relevant stakeholders in the field.

The directive empowers Member States to reduce emissions and energy usage in buildings, enhancing health and quality of life. It promotes energy independence, mandates zero-emission standards for new buildings, and encourages the phase-out of fossil fuels, driving sustainable mobility and combating energy poverty.

Curtains are integral to sustainable building design, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and air quality while promoting occupant well-being.

The transition away from fossil fuels, crucial for a resilient, climate-neutral future heavily relies on cities.

The EU approves regulations to boost energy efficiency and repairability of local space heaters, projected to save energy, reduce CO2 emissions, save money, create jobs and promote a circular economy.

The European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is currently calling upon experts specialising in energy efficiency and renewable energy to join the European Commission's expert database. These experts will evaluate proposals from the LIFE Clean Energy Transition sub-programme.

A competition to recognise exemplary building projects focusing on reuse.

Energy performance certificates will soon require Global Warming Potential calculations, which will be based on specific indicators outlined in Level(s).

Energy communities, vital for affordable energy access in low-income areas, face challenges despite EU directives favouring decentralised systems.