Robert Nuij is Head of Unit B3 – Buildings and Products at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER). He leads the unit responsible for the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and related policies aimed at improving the energy performance and decarbonisation of Europe’s building stock. His work focuses on supporting Member States (MSs) in delivering the EU’s climate and energy objectives through building renovation, energy efficiency measures and the development of effective policy frameworks, including National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs).

In the interview, Nuij discusses the European Commission’s assessment of draft National Building Renovation Plans, the main priorities for Member States as they prepare their final submissions, and the governance, financing and monitoring mechanisms needed to support implementation. The conversation also addresses how key EPBD priorities, including energy poverty, zero-emission buildings, financing, skills and whole-life carbon, are being integrated into the plans.

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.