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Expert talk: Aitor Domínguez Martín

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Expert talk: Aitor Domínguez Martín

This month, we delve into 'Towards climate-neutral buildings: implementing zero-emission standards under the EPBD' with Aitor Domínguez Martín, Area Manager in Building Efficiency at the Spanish Institute for the Diversification and Energy Saving (IDAE).

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In this interview, Aitor Domínguez Martín explains how the revised EPBD definition of zero-emission buildings will reshape National Building Renovation Plans, highlighting the need to update indicators, integrate new performance limits into cost-optimal calculations and ensure consistency across regulatory frameworks. He also discusses the technical challenges of transitioning from nearly zero-energy to zero-emission buildings, the importance of flexibility given Europe’s diverse climates and building typologies, and the construction sector's readiness to deliver at scale. Watch the full interview to gain first-hand insights into how Spain is preparing for this next phase of implementation.

The BUILD UP Expert Talks series is an initiative of the BUILD UP portal and features face-to-face interviews with experts from across Europe, offering diverse perspectives on key topics related to energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. These interviews align with the Topic of the Month and explore it in depth, providing valuable insights, experiences and expertise to the BUILD UP audience.