BUND demands effective and socially just implementation of the EU building directive
BUND demands effective and socially just implementation of the EU building directive
On April 12, 2024, the EU Minister Council finally voted on the European Building Directive (EPBD), which is considered the last piece of the "Fit-FOR-55" package. The guideline aims to achieve the climate goals and combat energy poverty. However, the guideline was severely weakened during the negotiations, which is why the national design is crucial.
The minimum efficiency standards for existing buildings (MEPs) are particularly relevant. Deadlines are determined here until non -living buildings (NWG) have to achieve a certain efficiency threshold. This affects 16 percent of the most energy-friendly NWG from 2030 and another ten percent from 2033. For residential buildings, goals across the entire inventory are planned to reduce primary energy consumption: at least 16 percent by 2030 and at least 20-22 percent by 2035 compared to 2020. Over half (55 percent) of these savings must be achieved in residential buildings with the worst efficiency, with the 43 percent most inefficient buildings defined. There are also regulations for a socially acceptable design of the renovation offensive, including the targeted support of owners and the protection of tenants from rising housing costs through renovations.Further regulations concern, among other things, the definition of a “zero emission building standard” for new buildings, the exit from fossil heating by 2040 and the gradual introduction of a solar standard. The Federal Government now has two years to implement the directive into national law, and by December 31, 2025, a draft of a national renovation timetable must be sent to the EU Commission.
The BUND for the Environment and Nature Conservation Germany (BUND) calls on the Federal Government to quickly implement the target brands from Brussels into effective national politics and to introduce a legally binding timetable for energetic building or They emphasize that the potential for climate protection and the relief of the residents in energy costs are particularly high in energy costs. A wide alliance of environmental, consumer protection and business associations shows in a 10-point plan how an ambitious and socially just implementation of the requirements is possible. The federal government is pushing for an enforcing implementation of the guideline and appeals to Robert Habeck and Klara Geywitz to take responsibility here.
The most important points of the European building directive are summarized in the table below:
| | Non -residential building (NWG) | Residential building |
| ——————— | ——————- | --———- |
| Efficiency standards | 16% from 2030 | 16% by 2030 |
| | Another 10% from 2033 | 20-22% to 2035 |
| Primary energy consumption | - | 16% by 2030 |
| Sencine | | 20-22% to 2035 |
| Goal | | |
| Socially compatible | | Yes |
| Refurbishment | | |
| Introduction of solar standard | Yes | No |
| Exit fossil | No | 2040 |
| Heating | | |
The European building directive is an important step for climate protection in the building sector in Europe. The implementation in national politics is crucial to achieve the goals and to ensure a socially just renovation offensive. The federal government is now being asked to act quickly and ambitiously.
Source: bund/ots
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