The EPBD directive has entered into force. From 2030, all new buildings, including houses, will be zero-emission. The adopted EPBD provides for measures that will reduce energy bills and make it easier to combat climate change. The regulations will not cover new and old agricultural buildings and existing historic buildings.
- From 2030, all new buildings are to be zero-emission across the EU.
- The EPBD provides measures to reduce energy bills and make it easier to combat climate change.
- The provisions of the EPBD directive will not cover agricultural and farm buildings and historic buildings.
- Buildings are responsible for 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU.
- By 2030, Member States will have to gradually install solar installations on public and non-residential buildings – depending on their size – and on all new residential buildings.
- The directive introduces the phase-out of fossil fuel boilers, i.e. coal, natural gas, eco-pea coal and fuel oil.
On Tuesday, March 12 this year, EU MEPs adopted plans, already agreed with the Council, that will reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in construction.
The EPBD was adopted by 370 votes to 199, with 46 abstentions. It must be approved by the Council and then it will become law.
The proposed amendment to the Directive on the energy performance of buildings is intended to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in construction by 2030.
By 2050, this sector is to become climate neutral. It is also intended to renovate more buildings with the worst parameters. In addition, it aims to improve the exchange of information on energy performance.
Emission reduction goals in construction will be implemented from 2030.
From 2030, new buildings and houses are to be zero-emission. New buildings occupied or owned by public authorities should be zero-emission from 2028.
Member States will be able to take into account the global warming potential over the life cycle of a building. This factor includes the production and disposal of construction products used in its construction.
In the case of residential buildings, Member States will have to introduce measures to reduce the average primary energy consumption by at least 16% by 2030 and at least 20-22% by 2035 – we read in a press release from the European Parliament. -According to the new EPDB directive, Member States will have to renovate 16% of non-residential buildings with the worst energy performance by 2030, and 26% of such buildings by 2033. Minimum energy performance requirements will help with this.
If technically and economically feasible, By 2030, Member States will have to gradually install solar installations on public and non-residential buildings – depending on their size – and on all new residential buildings.
Phase-out of fossil fuel boilers, i.e. coal, eco-pea coal, natural gas and fuel oil by 2040.
Member States must adopt measures that contribute to the decarbonization of heating systems and the phase-out of fossil fuels for heating and cooling.
Fossil fuel boilers should be completely phased out by 2040. From 2025, it will no longer be possible to subsidize independent fossil fuel boilers, we read
Financial incentives will still be available for hybrid heating systems, for example those combining a boiler with a solar heating system or a heat pump.
Exclusion of agricultural buildings from the EPBD
The new regulations will not apply to agricultural and historic buildings. EU countries may also decide not to apply these rules to buildings protected for their special architectural or historical interest, temporary buildings and churches and places of worship.
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