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On 15 December 2021, the European Commission adopted a major revision (recast) of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), as part of the 'fit for 55' package. This package is a core part of the European Green Deal, which aims to set the EU firmly on the path towards net zero GHG emissions (climate neutrality) by 2050.The recast EPBD seeks to accelerate building renovation rates, reduce GHG emissions and energy consumption, and promote the uptake of renewable energy in buildings. The ...

El 30 de marzo de 2022, la Comisión Europea presentó una propuesta de revisión del Reglamento sobre los productos de construcción (RPC). Durante su período parcial de sesiones de julio, está previsto que el Parlamento Europeo vote el informe que su Comisión de Mercado Interior y Protección del Consumidor (IMCO) aprobó el 23 de mayo de 2023. El informe resultante de la votación constituirá la posición del Parlamento en las negociaciones con el Consejo.

El Parlamento tiene previsto someter a votación en el Pleno en marzo un informe de la Comisión de Industria, Investigación y Energía (ITRE) sobre la propuesta de revisión de la Directiva relativa a la eficiencia energética de los edificios, que forma parte del paquete de medidas «Objetivo 55». Si se aprueba, determinará la posición del Parlamento para las negociaciones tripartitas con el Consejo.

After two negative opinions from the Commission's Regulatory Scrutiny Board and without making adaptations in the IA itself after the second negative opinion, the Commission adjusted its legislative proposal: the legislative framework for new buildings would conform largely to the preferred PO3 ('High ambition I'), while changes for existing buildings would conform broadly to PO2 ('Medium ambition'). The IA analyses the problem, the problem drivers and the likely impacts of the proposed policy options ...

This paper has been produced by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) to assist the ITRE committee in its work on the implementation report on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) as part of the Fit for 55 package. It aims to provide a succinct overview of publicly available material on the implementation, application and effectiveness to date of the EPBD, drawing input from EU institutions and bodies and from external organisations. It takes a thematic approach with ...

On 30 November 2016, the European Commission adopted a ‘clean energy’ package to help the EU meet its 2030 energy and climate goals, including a targeted revision of the 2010 Directive on the energy performance of buildings (EPBD). The Commission proposed to leave intact the main features of the existing EPBD, modernise and streamline some requirements, introduce binding obligations on electro-mobility requirements in buildings, introduce a ‘smartness indicator’ that assesses the technological capability ...

La Casa de la Historia Europea, que abrirá sus puertas en 2017, tiene su sede en el edificio Eastman, situado en el corazón del barrio Léopold junto a las instituciones europeas. La elección y renovación de esta antigua clínica dental abren un nuevo capítulo en la historia de este edificio destacado del patrimonio bruselense y europeo. La clínica, fundada por George Eastman —fundador también de la empresa Kodak— fue erigida en 1935 en el parque Léopold, lugar de ciencia y ocio desde finales del siglo ...

The IA appears to provide a thorough analysis of the current situation and of the likely impacts of the proposed options, based on sound and comprehensive research. The Commission explains the models used for the analysis and is open about the key assumptions. The IA relies largely on the wide stakeholder consultation activities carried out for the ex post evaluation of the EPBD (published on the same day as the IA). However, generally speaking, the information on stakeholders' views in the IA could ...

The EU Heating and Cooling Strategy, which is part of the European Commission's Sustainable Energy Security Package, presents a vision for an EU which has decarbonised buildings and industry, maximises the use of energy released from waste heat and cold in industry, and encourages district heating. Although the strategy does not announce any new legislative proposals, it presents some steps the European Commission may consider in the process of revising existing energy legislation, both to improve ...

This briefing paper provides an overview of the social housing sector in the EU area. After presenting how Member States define social housing, it details the response of the sector to the 2007–2008 financial crisis. In addition, it sheds light on the most recent developments at the EU level on the conflicting interests that are necessary to reconcile within the sector: ensuring adequate and affordable housing for all citizens, yet guaranteeing open competition among market players. Finally, innovative ...