Efficient Buildings Europe’s 10 February 2026 webinar examined how smart technologies, digital tools, and evolving regulatory frameworks can drive EPBD implementation, accelerating decarbonisation while enhancing comfort, resilience, and real‑life building performance.

Large‑scale thermal energy storage supports renewable district heating and helps implement the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). TREASURE project delivers robust technical, financial, and operational evidence to close knowledge gaps and advance climate‑neutral heating systems.

Experience with the interim Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) framework shows that, in its current form, the indicator risks falling short of its ambition. Targeted improvements are needed to ensure the SRI remains relevant, credible, and effective.

First look at EVIA’s upcoming white paper on smart ventilation and why it matters for EPBD delivery. Smart ventilation closes the gap between design intent and real operation by shifting toward a performance-based approach: healthier indoor air with less energy.

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive recast sets a pathway to climate‑neutral buildings by 2050. This overview examines the EU framework and early national approaches, highlighting implementation patterns and the challenge of translating zero‑emission goals into workable national policies.