Updates on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive implementation in the EU Member States
2023 assessment
The building sector plays a crucial role in European Union (EU) policies due to its substantial potential for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Energy
Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) serves as the key legislative tool for advancing the energy efficiency of EU buildings.
This report outlines the current status of Member States in enhancing building energy performance and offers projections for future energy savings and GHG emission reductions. It relies on national strategies and plans developed by countries, such as Long-Term Renovation Strategies, integrated National Energy and Climate Progress Reports, Energy Performance Certificate schemes, and equivalence reports for technical building system inspections and EU databases.
Results reveal decreasing trends in final energy consumption within the residential and services sectors over recent decades. Projections indicate that, by 2030, the building sector could achieve a 14% reduction in final energy consumption and a 35% decrease in direct GHG emissions compared to 2019 levels. However, these figures fall short of the Climate Target Plan and the new energy efficiency targets. Data from 2020 and 2021 reveal varying progress among Member States towards their 2030 targets, with some requiring additional efforts to meet their goals. The forthcoming National Building Renovation Plans are anticipated to feature updated targets aligning with the EU's enhanced objectives.
The 2024 recast EPBD aims to accelerate energy efficiency upgrades and promote sustainable building practices, targeting a decarbonized building stock by 2050. The report highlights the importance of updating and strengthening policies and targets across Member States to meet the EU's energy and climate targets for 2030 and beyond.
MADUTA Carmen;
TSEMEKIDI-TZEINARAKI Sofia;
CASTELLAZZI Luca;
DAGOSTINO Delia;
MELICA Giulia;
PACI Daniele;
BERTOLDI Paolo;
2025-03-06
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC140950
978-92-68-25356-4 (online),
1831-9424 (online),
EUR 40251,
OP KJ-01-25-160-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC140950,
10.2760/9619902 (online),
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