The template for national choices (Annex A in each EPB standard) is mandatory. Does this mean that all tables shall be filled in always?
If (a part of) a table in Annex A of the EPB standard is not applicable due to national choices that are in line with the standard, the corresponding (part of) the table in the National Annex or National Datasheet may be left blanc. It is strongly advised be stated explicitly why (the part of) […]
Are all National Annexes and National Datasheets publicly available?
A National Annex is filled in and published by a National Standards Body (NSB), as annex to the national implementation of the EPB standard. The NSB can choose to publish this stapled to the standard, or as separate document(s). Consequently, it is publicly available, but it may not be available for free. A National Datasheet […]
Do all countries have National Annexes? And where can we find them?
Not all countries publish national annexes, and not for all standards. You are invited to read FAQ Are all National Annexes and National Datasheets publicly available? for more information on the process of preparing National Annexes. Or see FAQ Where can I find an overview of the reports from the EU Member States… for the […]
Where can I find an overview of the reports from the EU Member States to describe their national calculation procedures, according to EPBD:2018, Annex 1?
National Annexes or National Datasheets to describe the national method in terms of the Annexes A of the five so called overarching EPB standards (acc. to EPBD:2018, Annex 1*)) are included in the national report to the European Commission and not necessarily made publicly available. *): See also FAQ If available and if publication is […]
Where at the EPB Center website can I find an overview of National Annexes and National Datasheets for different countries?
At the page on we are collecting examples, as far as made available for publication at the EPB Center website. See also FAQs and 2020-03-03
Is there a guide or model to describe the national calculation procedures, as required by EPBD Annex 1?
Yes, an extensive guide how to fill in National Annexes or National Data Sheets is available at the website (). The Guide comprises tips (“do’s and don’ts”), worked out examples and tips. The Guide also contains recommendations. e.g. on: How to differentiate national choices for different applications How to clearly mark the differences in national […]
To describe the national calculation procedures, as required by EPBD Annex 1, do we have a choice between National Annexes or National Datasheets?
If the template of Annex A of the EPB standard can be filled in without any violation of the template and without de facto altering the provisions of the EPB standard, a National Annex or a National Datasheet may be used. See FAQ on the . A National Annex to the EPB standard is not […]
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: […]
What happens with “Annex B” of an EPB standard, if the National Annex or National Datasheet is different?
Annex B is and remains an informative Annex to the EPB standard. The National Annex can be annexed to the national implementation of the EPB standard or published as separate document see FAQ ). So, an EPB standard will have Annex B with default European choices and might also have an Annex NA with the […]
Will the Annex A/Annex B approach provide feedback on the underlying hypotheses for the calculation methodology? What if the underlying EPB calculation methodology is not in line with the EPB standard(s)?
If at national level it is not possible to fill in the Annex A according to the rules it is a strong indication that the national procedure doesn’t follow the procedures included in the set of EPB standards. 2022-04-02