Reliable assessment and certification tools are key to informed decision-making in the building sector. This topical area focuses on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), renovation passports (RP) and the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI). It explains how common frameworks, templates and independent control systems enhance comparability and quality assurance across Member States. By combining performance rating, digital information and renovation roadmaps, these instruments support transparency in the market and empower owners, investors and occupants. Together, EPCs, RPs and SRI contribute to smarter, more efficient and future-proof buildings.
Discover how renovation passports are emerging as a key Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) tool to help building professionals and owners plan staged deep renovations, aligning individual projects with Europe’s zero emission goals.
| Resources | Actions |
|---|---|
| Article 12 Renovation passport | View |
| Article 15 Smart readiness of buildings | View |
| Article 19 Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) | View |
| Article 20 Issue of energy performance certificates | View |
| Article 21 Display of energy performance certificates | View |
| Article 27 Independent control system | View |
| Annex IV Common general framework for rating the smart readiness of buildings | View |
| Annex V Template for energy performance certificates | View |
| Annex VI Independent control systems for energy performance certificates | View |
| Annex VIII Requirements for renovation passports | View |
