Montenegro to introduce zero-emission buildings, mandatory energy savings in public sector
The government adopted the roadmap for the transposition of the EPBD and EED directives, and the adoption of the National Building Renovation Plan
Belgrade in focus: challenges and solutions for sustainable urban development
The author of the feature is Ivan Gazdić, Attorney at Law and Partner at Petrikić & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz
EU Solar Rooftop Standard could initiate installation of 150 GW to 200 GW of rooftop PV
The standard is part of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, which entered into force yesterday
Western Balkans could attract EUR 2.5 billion in investments to boost energy efficiency
The Western Balkan countries are slow in using their potential in energy efficiency improvement, despite the fact that energy-saving measures could lead to additional investments worth EUR 2.5 billion and lower energy consumption in buildings by 40%, according to the Energy Transition Tracker. The slow pace translates to energy productivity in the range of 20% […]
EC refers Slovenia to court for failure to transpose EPBD, warns Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece on Energy Efficiency Directive
The European Commission (EC) has decided to refer Slovenia to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The EC has also requested 12 countries, including Bulgaria, Croatia, and Greece, to correctly transpose the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive […]
New EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: an opportunity for highly efficient, healthy and comfortable buildings
The main author: Frances Bean, Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE). Co-author: Mariangiola Fabbri (BPIE) On 9th July 2018, the new revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) entered into force. This revision strengthened action to propel the EU towards a highly efficient and decarbonized building stock. It will enable citizens, owners and tenants to live in better […]
EC demands Slovenia to comply with Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The European Commission has requested Slovenia to correctly transpose all the requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) into national law. In the EU, buildings represent 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions. Under the law, Member States must establish and apply minimum energy performance requirements for new and existing buildings, […]
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