EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast) - Directive (EU) 2024/1275
Directive (EU) 2024/1275 (the EPBD Recast) is the EU's central building-decarbonisation instrument, repealing Directive 2010/31/EU. It entered into force on 28 May 2024 and Member States must transpose by 29 May 2026. Key deliverables: National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) every 5 years setting national decarbonisation trajectories aligned with the 2050 climate-neutrality goal; Zero-Emission Building (ZEB) standard for all new buildings (Article 7: new public buildings from 1 January 2028, all new buildings from 1 January 2030); Article 8 trajectory for existing-building renovations; Article 9 Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for non-residential buildings (top-worst 16% in 2030, top-worst 26% in 2033) and Member-State trajectories for progressive improvement of the residential building stock; Article 10 solar-energy-on-buildings rollout (new public + non-residential from 2026, parking +2027, new residential 2029, renovations 2027); Article 11 ZEB standard specification (very low energy demand + zero on-site fossil-fuel emissions); Article 12 deep-renovation Renovation Passport voluntary scheme; Article 13 Technical Building Systems (TBS) requirements; Article 14 sustainable-mobility infrastructure (EV charging, bike parking); Article 15 Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI); Article 16 data exchange; Articles 19-22 Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) issue + display + databases; Articles 23-27 inspections + independent experts + certification + independent control system; Article 34 penalties.
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Framework Domains (8)
EPBD - Decarbonisation - Solar, Zero-Emission, Renovation Passport (Art 10-12)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EPBD-Art.10 | Solar energy in buildings (Article 10) |
| EPBD-Art.11 | Zero-emission building standard (Article 11) |
| EPBD-Art.12 | Renovation passport (Article 12) |
EPBD - Financial Incentives, One-Stop Shops and EPC (Art 17-22)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EPBD-Art.17_18 | Financial incentives, skills, market barriers and one-stop shops (Articles 17-18) |
| EPBD-Art.19_20_21_22 | Energy Performance Certificates (Articles 19-22) |
EPBD - General Framework (Art 1-2)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EPBD-Art.1_2 | Subject matter and definitions (Articles 1-2) |
EPBD - Implementation, Penalties and Final Provisions (Art 28-38)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EPBD-Art.28_29_30 | Review, information and consultation (Articles 28-30) |
| EPBD-Art.31_32_33 | Delegation and committee procedure (Articles 31-33) |
| EPBD-Art.34 | Penalties (Article 34) |
| EPBD-Art.35_36_37_38 | Transposition, repeal of 2010/31/EU and entry into force (Articles 35-38) |
EPBD - Inspections, Experts, Certification, Control (Art 23-27)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EPBD-Art.23_24 | Inspections of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems (Articles 23-24) |
| EPBD-Art.25_26_27 | Independent experts, certification of building professionals and independent control system (Articles 25-27) |
EPBD - National Renovation Plan and Methodology (Art 3-6)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EPBD-Art.3 | National Building Renovation Plan (Article 3) |
| EPBD-Art.4_5_6 | Calculation methodology, minimum energy performance requirements and cost-optimal levels (Articles 4-6) |
EPBD - New and Existing Buildings + MEPS (Art 7-9)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EPBD-Art.7 | New buildings zero-emission standard (Article 7) |
| EPBD-Art.8 | Existing buildings: renovation triggers and major renovation (Article 8) |
| EPBD-Art.9 | Minimum Energy Performance Standards for non-residential and trajectories for residential (Article 9) |
EPBD - Technical Systems, Mobility, Smart Readiness and Data (Art 13-16)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EPBD-Art.13 | Technical building systems (Article 13) |
| EPBD-Art.14 | Infrastructure for sustainable mobility (Article 14) |
| EPBD-Art.15 | Smart Readiness Indicator (Article 15) |
| EPBD-Art.16 | Data exchange (Article 16) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast) - Directive (EU) 2024/1275?
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast) - Directive (EU) 2024/1275 is a compliance framework from European Union with 8 domains and 21 controls. Directive (EU) 2024/1275 (the EPBD Recast) is the EU's central building-decarbonisation instrument, repealing Directive 2010/31/EU. It entered into force on 28 May 2024 and Member States must transpose by 29 May 2026. Key deliverables: National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) every 5 years setting national decarbonisation trajectories aligned with the 2050 climate-neutrality goal; Zero-Emission Building (ZEB) standard for all new buildings (Article 7: new public buildings from 1 January 2028, all new buildings from 1 January 2030); Article 8 trajectory for existing-building renovations; Article 9 Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for non-residential buildings (top-worst 16% in 2030, top-worst 26% in 2033) and Member-State trajectories for progressive improvement of the residential building stock; Article 10 solar-energy-on-buildings rollout (new public + non-residential from 2026, parking +2027, new residential 2029, renovations 2027); Article 11 ZEB standard specification (very low energy demand + zero on-site fossil-fuel emissions); Article 12 deep-renovation Renovation Passport voluntary scheme; Article 13 Technical Building Systems (TBS) requirements; Article 14 sustainable-mobility infrastructure (EV charging, bike parking); Article 15 Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI); Article 16 data exchange; Articles 19-22 Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) issue + display + databases; Articles 23-27 inspections + independent experts + certification + independent control system; Article 34 penalties. 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 (EU) 2024/1275 have?
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast) - Directive (EU) 2024/1275 has 21 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are EPBD - Implementation, Penalties and Final Provisions (Art 28-38) (4 controls), EPBD - Technical Systems, Mobility, Smart Readiness and Data (Art 13-16) (4 controls), EPBD - Decarbonisation - Solar, Zero-Emission, Renovation Passport (Art 10-12) (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 (EU) 2024/1275 map to?
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD Recast) - Directive (EU) 2024/1275 maps to 2 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CSRD (14% coverage), EU Data Act (5% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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