New builds to meet tough climate requirements by 2020Nov 24, 2009
From 2020 new builds in the EU will have to comply with tough energy balance requirements. Last week representatives of the European Parliament and EU states agreed that new builds should in future have virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions. Any remaining energy requirements should also be met essentially from renewable sources. These stipulations are to come into force two years earlier for public buildings.
The EU states must also push forward with measures to convert existing buildings into zero-energy homes. To this end the EU states should promote solar installations and efficient heating and air conditioning systems. EU subsidy programmes are being drawn up alongside state financing schemes to help fund the conversions. Document Actions |
