Time is Running for the Implementation of the Revised EPBD
The deadline for implementing the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is approaching. By 29 May 2026, EU Member States must transpose the directive into national law.
A central element of this process is the preparation and submission of National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs), which will set out how each country intends to improve the energy performance of its building stock.
So far, eight Member States and the Walloon Region have submitted their plans. Most countries have yet to do so.
With the support of its National Partners, Renovate Europe is reaching out directly to the ministers responsible for NBRPs in Member States that have not yet submitted their plans. The message is clear: a strong and timely National Building Renovation Plan is not only a legal obligation, but also a significant economic opportunity.
Well-designed renovation strategies can:
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Support economic growth
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Create local employment
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Strengthen social stability
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Increase the availability of quality housing
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Improve investor confidence
Building renovation remains one of the most effective ways to deliver economic, social and environmental benefits simultaneously.
As the deadline approaches, coordinated action from both European and national decision-makers will be essential to translate EU legislation into ambitious, practical and country-specific national plans.
Read our letter on National Building Renovation Plans to learn more.