EU Takes Bold Step for Green Future: #EUSolarStandard adopted within the European Performance of Buildings Directive. The new law is set to require solar installations on buildings across the European Union.
The European Parliament has formally approved on March 11th a game-changing law aimed at revamping the energy performance of EU buildings, a crucial move towards achieving the goals set in the European Green Deal.
According to the European Commission, buildings currently constitute a staggering 40% of the European Union’s energy consumption, predominantly reliant on fossil fuels for heating.
Key Provisions of the Revised EPBD:
🏗️ Energy Renovation Targets: Member states commit to renovating 16% of the least energy-efficient non-residential buildings by 2030, with a further 26% by 2033, aiming to cut down the EU’s carbon footprint significantly.
🌞Promoting Solar: The law encourages the deployment of solar installations. PV installations must be integrated into building works, and public bodies must retroactively install PV on their buildings, entering into force gradually from 2026.
🏢 Zero-Emission Standards: New residential buildings must meet zero-emission standards by 2030, setting a high bar for future construction projects.
After being informally agreed upon in December 2023, the legislation now awaits final approval by EU Ministers in an upcoming Council session before officially becoming part of the EU’s regulations.
For more details on the new directive:https://lnkd.in/d252maEV