Commission Recommendation (EU) 2026/536: practical guidance on one-stop shop services for energy efficiency and the energy performance of buildings
The EU is promoting one-stop shops as a key instrument to accelerate energy renovation, simplify processes and mobilise investment, particularly among vulnerable households and small businesses.
Revised EPBD sets new requirements for zero emission buildings
The revised EU Buildings Directive introduces new obligations for public and private new constructions, replacing the nearly zero‑energy standard with a zero‑emission requirement.
An integrated monitoring, reporting and evaluation framework for effective EPBD implementation
A new integrated framework proposes transforming the monitoring of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) into a strategic tool, connecting data, objectives, and evaluation in order to accelerate the decarbonisation of the building stock.
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD): Fact Sheet
This fact sheet by the Climate Change Advisory Council explains the key implications of the revised EPBD. It outlines how the directive aligns decarbonisation, renovation and digitalisation to steer Europe’s building stock towards zero-emission buildings by 2050.
The BPIE library of Energy Performance of Buildings Directive implementation reports
The 2026 BPIE Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Library presents a curated set of materials designed to guide national authorities in preparing for EPBD implementation, offering structured insights, practical references, and examples from across Europe.
National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs): progress and warnings
The European Commission publishes the first national renovation plans and puts pressure on Member States that miss key deadlines.
Montenegro advances framework for zero-emission public buildings
Montenegro is preparing new rules that will require zero‑emission buildings and energy‑consumption reductions in the public sector, which are expected to be adopted by the end of 2027.
People-centred buildings: the Ljubljana model
Ljubljana is testing a shift in paradigm in building management, placing comfort and user experience at the centre of energy efficiency.
The Compact City: Densification and Housing (In)justice
This session examines how urban densification shapes housing affordability, social mix, and climate resilience, and explores the regulatory and financial measures needed to ensure compact development supports equitable, sustainable, and inclusive built environments.
Development of NBRP: Policy guidelines for Poland
A new report by EPBD.wise provides guidance for developing Poland’s National Building Renovation Plan in line with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).