Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, Lithuania, Romania, Slovenia and Spain have delivered their draft National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) to the European Commission ahead of the 31 December 2025 deadline. This marks the first concrete application of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), setting the foundation for the EU’s roadmap to enhance building energy efficiency and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

NBRPs can be seen as an evolution of the long‑term renovation strategies that EU countries have been preparing and submitting since 2014. While these strategies provided a general direction, they lacked a harmonised structure, common indicators and binding milestones across the Union. This approach has evolved significantly with the adoption of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU) 2024/1275 (EPBD). The Directive introduces the requirement for each Member State to develop a National Building Renovation Plan (NBRP) setting out a detailed roadmap for the renovation of residential and non-residential buildings. These plans must include an analysis of the national building stock, quantified targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050, policies and measures to achieve those targets, and an assessment of investment needs and financing sources. Unlike previous strategies, NBRPs follow a common EU-level template, enabling a more consistent assessment of progress across Member States. 

The eight countries that met the EC deadline

Several Member States have met the deadline and have already submitted their National Building Renovation Plans, providing an early view of how the EPBD framework is being implemented at the national and regional level.

Belgium

In Belgium, the plan presented for the Walloon Region has been coordinated by regional authorities responsible for housing and energy, with contributions from public agencies and sector stakeholders. It prioritises the renovation of existing residential buildings and sets out a phased roadmap aligned with regional governance structures and EU climate objectives.

Bulgaria

The NBRP proposed by Bulgaria has been prepared under the leadership of the central government, drawing on statistical data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) and the Agency for Sustainable Energy Development (SEDA). The plan focuses on improving the condition of the building stock and on mobilising investment to increase the scope and depth of energy-efficient renovations.

Croatia

In Croatia, the draft plan has been developed by the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets, supported by national technical expertise. The proposal strengthens planning and monitoring frameworks and establishes a gradual pathway to enhance renovation rates and energy performance.

Finland 

The plan submitted by Finland has been coordinated by the Ministry of the Environment (Miljöministeriet), with input from research organisations and industry stakeholders. It reflects Finland’s integrated approach to climate and energy policy, prioritising cost-effective decarbonisation pathways adapted to local climate conditions and building typologies.

Lithuania 

For Lithuania, the NBRP has been prepared by the Agency for Public Investment Development (VIPA), the Lithuanian Energy Agency (LEA), municipalities and local governments, as well as non-governmental organisations and civil society actors. The plan focuses on the renovation of the residential building stock, highlighting the role of financial mechanisms, collaborative governance, and long-term planning to improve energy efficiency.

Romania

The National Building Renovation Plan presented by Romania was developed by the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA), with support from the World Bank to assist in reporting and planning. The plan addresses financial and administrative barriers and provides a structured roadmap to accelerate renovation while improving coordination across governance levels.

Slovenia

In Slovenia, the plan has been coordinated by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy, in close cooperation with municipalities and sector stakeholders. It highlights long-term investment planning and governance arrangements to enable a steady increase in renovation activity and improved energy performance.

Spain

The draft NBRP for Spain, titled ARCE 2050 (Agenda for Building Renovation 2050), is led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda through its Division for Innovation and Sustainability in Construction, in collaboration with the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. Technical input is provided by the Eduardo Torroja Institute for Construction Sciences, with support from the Green Building Council Spain (GBCe). The plan focuses on accelerating building renovation at scale and leveraging existing funding mechanisms.

Taken together, these NBRPs provide a coherent view of how Member States are translating the EPBD framework into national and regional strategies. While each plan follows the common European structure, the drafts reflect local governance arrangements and policy priorities, setting the stage for the Commission’s assessment and the subsequent finalisation of NBRPs across the Union. 

Following submission, the Commission will evaluate the drafts and may issue country-specific recommendations within six months, identifying gaps, inconsistencies or areas for improvement. Member States are expected to take these recommendations into account when finalising their plans. 

The final versions of the National Building Renovation Plans must be submitted by 31 December 2026, after which they will serve as the main reference for national policies on building renovation, investment planning and progress monitoring under the EPBD framework.