The EU EPBD directive
The final wording of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) was approved by the EU Council on 12 April 2024. Its goal is to achieve a fully zero-emission building stock in Europe by 2050. The Czech Republic is expected to update its national renovation strategy so that the pace of high-quality, deep renovations increases significantly. The reform also introduces a new definition of zero-emission buildings — structures with very low heating and cooling demand and a reliable source of zero-emission heat or electricity. The new rules apply to renovations of existing buildings as well as to new construction.

