Is the set of EPB standards mandatory in Europe?
Annex I to the EPBD sets out a common general framework for calculating buildings’ energy performance and, inter alia, describing national methodologies. To meet the objectives of energy efficiency policy for buildings, energy performance certificates (EPCs) should be made more transparent by ensuring that all necessary calculation parameters, both for minimum energy performance requirements and […]
For the purpose of EPBD implementation, is there any possibility to provide national policy makers or regulators free access to the set of EPB standards?
The EPB standards are protected by CEN and/or ISO copyright. There is no specific agreement between the EC and CEN to give national policy makers or regulators free access to the standards for the purpose of EPBD implementation. 2019.07.22
Please explain what is the “energy efficiency first” principle? Can you give an example regarding PV: is exported PV included or is it related only to energy savings?
Putting energy efficiency first is important, as energy savings are the easiest way of saving money for consumers and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Which measures are needed to save energy, by decreasing the energy need (e.g. the building envelope) and the energy use (the technical building systems), can be calculated with the help of […]
What is difference between the EU mandate (M 480) that led to the set of EPB standards in 2017 and the previous mandate (M 343)?
The set of standards and accompanying technical reports on the energy performance of buildings (set of EPB standards) have been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association (Mandate M/480, 2010), to support the EPBD. The EPBD, the European Directive on the energy performance of buildings […]