The paper 'The EPBD decrypted: a treasure chest of opportunities to accelerate building decarbonisation' explores the updates introduced in the EPBD revision approved in April.

The EPBD recast introduces vital changes to building regulations, emphasising whole-life carbon emissions, minimum performance standards for renovation, and a trajectory for residential renovation. It envisions a goal of decarbonising buildings by 2050, with improved energy certificates, renovation passports, and financial frameworks, prioritising social fairness.