EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast, Directive 2024/1275)
The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recast (Directive 2024/1275, 2024) significantly enhances building energy performance requirements and introduces digital building elements. Key provisions include: mandatory digital building logbooks, building renovation passports, smart readiness indicator (SRI), building automation and control systems (BACS), and the zero-emission building (ZEB) standard by 2030 for new buildings. The directive requires Member States to establish national building data infrastructure, digital building twins, and energy performance certificate (EPC) databases. Buildings account for 40% of EU energy consumption.
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Framework Domains (6)
Energy Performance Certificates
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
Financial Incentives and Market Barriers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
General Framework and Definitions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
Implementation and Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 29 | Safety Measures |
| Art. 31 | Designation of Chief Privacy Officer |
| Art. 33 | Criminal Offences |
| Art. 35 | Right of Access |
Technical Building Systems
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
Zero-Emission Building Standards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast, Directive 2024/1275)?
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast, Directive 2024/1275) is a compliance framework from European Union with 6 domains and 19 controls. The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recast (Directive 2024/1275, 2024) significantly enhances building energy performance requirements and introduces digital building elements. Key provisions include: mandatory digital building logbooks, building renovation passports, smart readiness indicator (SRI), building automation and control systems (BACS), and the zero-emission building (ZEB) standard by 2030 for new buildings. The directive requires Member States to establish national building data infrastructure, digital building twins, and energy performance certificate (EPC) databases. Buildings account for 40% of EU energy consumption. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast, Directive 2024/1275) have?
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast, Directive 2024/1275) has 19 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Implementation and Compliance (4 controls), Zero-Emission Building Standards (4 controls), Energy Performance Certificates (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast, Directive 2024/1275) map to?
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast, Directive 2024/1275) maps to 587 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (63% coverage), Australia Consumer Data Right — Banking (CDR) (58% coverage), ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (58% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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