Leading companies in the construction market throughout the European Union highlight in respective co-signed op-eds on national media the key role the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) can play to cut the dependence of homes and buildings in Europe on imports of fossil fuels.

The following two elements are highlighted:

  • The renovation of F/G level public buildings to B/C will signify a decrease in final energy consumption by 90%.
  • Each billion invested to energy efficiency can create 18,000 jobs.

Op-eds have been published in the following countries: