For the description of the national calculation procedures, as required by EPBD Annex 1, why is it important to follow the template of Annex A of the EPB standards?

If a certain part of the national calculation procedures is fully based on the relevant EPB standards, then the national choices logically follow the template of Annex A of the relevant EPB standards.

In other cases this may not be 100% possible. Nevertheless, it is important to follow the template as much as possible, because:

• It greatly facilitates analysis.
• It facilitates comparison between countries.
• It helps to show the elements where the EPB standards could not be followed. This is important feedback to CEN and ISO, for future improvement and further harmonization of the EPB standards.
• The template provides clear and consistent choices. For instance, if the tables to provide primary energy conversion factors (EN ISO 52000-1) are followed, ambiguities in the national choices will be automatically revealed. The template thus helps to create consistent national choices. This is demonstrated in one of the worked out examples in the Guide on how to fill in National Annexes or Datasheets (see FAQ “Is there a Guide…“)

See also FAQs Is there a Guide… and “How can EU Member States follow…”

2020-03-03 (updated 2021-01-22)