Energy Performance of Buildings - recast (EPBD)

The recast of the directive on the energy performance of buildings, known as EPBD IV or "green homes", in force since 28 May 2024. It redesigns the European framework: zero-emission buildings for new construction, trajectories to reduce the average consumption of the residential stock by 2030 and 2035, a renovation passport, the gradual phase-out of fossil-fuel boilers and a revision of the Energy Performance Certificate. The transposition deadline for Member States is 29 May 2026; in Italy the transposition decree is being finalised and until then Legislative Decree 192/2005 remains the reference.

It applies to new and existing buildings in EU Member States and to their technical systems. It sets objectives and tools that States transpose into national law: minimum energy performance standards, requirements for zero-emission buildings, certification and renovation plans.

• EPBD IV "green homes", in force since 28 May 2024; transposition by 29 May 2026.
• Zero-emission buildings (ZEB) for new construction, with differentiated timelines.
• Trajectories to cut average residential-stock consumption by 2030 and 2035.
• Renovation passport, EPC revision and gradual phase-out of fossil-fuel boilers.
• Not yet transposed in Italy: until the transposition decree, Legislative Decree 192/2005 applies.