EU-ASE Position Paper on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
The European Commission will put forward its updated vision for energy efficiency, by reviewing the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD) and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). This represents a unique opportunity for the European Union to live up its commitments taken during COP21. The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) is therefore calling the EU to seize this opportunity and to put buildings at the center of the EU’s energy efficiency strategy, in order to deliver on its energy and climate objectives.
When reviewing the EPBD, EU-ASE is asking EU decision makers to consider the following 5 key elements:
- Support an ambitious revision
- Focus on existing buildings
- Develop a 2050 vision to boost investments
- Improve Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
5. Enhance EU’s technology leadership
In a fast-changing political and economic environment, 2025 was a year of continued efforts to strengthen security, stability, and competitiveness for European businesses.
Throughout the year, our work demonstrated that energy efficiency is not only essential to achieving climate goals, but also a key driver of innovation, energy independence and sustainable long-term growth across Europe.
Strong engagement with policymakers, combined with the successful organisation of the 4th European Energy Efficiency Day, highlighted the importance of collaboration and dialogue in advancing shared objectives. Partnerships across sectors and institutions remained central to delivering impact and shaping effective energy policies.
Looking ahead to 2026, we will intensify our efforts to secure the regulatory certainty that can accelerate the energy transition, while providing businesses with the investment confidence they need and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness.
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