EuroWindoor welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in COM(2021)802final. We need an ambitious EPBD revision to enable the green transition of the European building stock and create more sustainable and healthier living conditions for all Europeans.
This will require a close alignment with the Energy Efficiency First Principle and other relevant files from the Fit for 55 Package, particularly the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), the ETS for buildings, the Effort Sharing Regulation and the Renewable Energy Directive (RED).
The energy renovation of buildings is a key European flagship for national recovery plans with significant amounts being invested in buildings in the coming months and years, also as part of the Renovation Wave. We therefore support the broadened scope and strengthened exemplary role of public buildings, as well as the creation of new instruments to trigger the renovation of the worst performing buildings by introducing Mandatory Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).
The improved reliability of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), their expanded scope as well as the shorter validity period will provide a better framework for monitoring and securing the achievement of the agreed energy saving targets …
EuroWindoor feedback on the proposal to recast the EPBD – CZ