Hungary is advancing the adaptation of the renovation passports foreseen under the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), with the aim of turning them into an operational tool for planning deep and progressive renovations. The report was produced within the framework of the EPBD.wise project proposes integrating these renovation passports into the current Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) system, making use of the existing databases and digital structures already in place.

The document nevertheless underlines that the success of the measure will depend on factors such as data quality, interoperability between digital platforms, technical training, and access to financing. The strategy also proposes a gradual roll-out through pilot projects, combining renovation roadmaps, digital logbooks, and one-stop shop services to support property owners and professionals. Beyond the Hungarian case, the analysis reflects one of the major challenges of the recast EPBD: transforming complex regulatory instruments into understandable, traceable and practical tools capable of accelerating the decarbonisation of the European building stock.