This paper explains how MEPS can be implemented effectively while remaining socially just, using a differentiated approach that carefully follows a series of design principles.

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is entering the last phase of the EU legislative process with the start of trilogue negotiations between the Council and Parliament. Against this backdrop, this briefing provides an overview of where institutions stand at the start of the process and highlights where there is still room for improvement.

The building sector is the key to achieve emissions reduction through renovation. To this end, solutions are needed to speed the current renovation rates. Industrial prefabrication for renovation comes as a promising solution to achieve this goal and create significant energy and cost savings.

Successful decarbonisation of the EU building stock calls for an integrated, participatory and neighbourhood-based approach. Could the concept of Positive Energy Neighbourhood (PEN) be the answer?