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 […]

Features October 4, 2018

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, […]