Renovation Wave

Belgium: Flanders Extends EPB Final Declaration Deadline To Six Years

Flanders has extended the final deadline for submitting Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) declarations from five to six years, effective March 1, 2026. This adjustment offers increased flexibility for large-scale renovations, though firms must upgrade to 64-bit reporting software by July 2026 to maintain compliance.

2 Apr 2026, 17:44vlaanderen.beBelgium

European Parliament Questions Implementation of Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 and Delays in European Assessment Documents (E-001171/2026)

The European Parliament has formally challenged the Commission over implementation delays for the new Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024/3110, specifically regarding missing technical assessment documents. This regulatory bottleneck threatens market access for innovative products and may stall infrastructure projects until sustainability and digital reporting frameworks are fully operational.

1 Apr 2026, 14:41europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

France Adopts Decree 2025-1343 Modifying Deadlines for Tertiary Building Automation and Heating System Obligations

France has revised the implementation timeline for building automation, temperature regulation, and pipe insulation obligations via Decree No. 2025-1343. Asset managers and developers must adjust compliance roadmaps to meet new 2026, 2027, and 2030 milestones, noting both extended deadlines for existing buildings and specific accelerated requirements.

29 Mar 2026, 17:47legifrance.gouv.frFrance

European Commission Proposes Amendment to Council Implementing Decision on Slovenia’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (COM(2026)148)

The European Commission has proposed an amendment to Slovenia’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, adjusting 21 key measures across energy, water, and circular economy sectors with a target completion window of Q2 2026. Businesses should prepare for updated national requirements in extended producer responsibility (EPR), building heating standards, and grid infrastructure as Slovenia aligns its recovery spending with revised green transition milestones.

28 Mar 2026, 18:44eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionSlovenia

EU Parliament Questions Commission on Infringement Procedure Against Italy Under Directive (EU) 2024/1275 on Energy Performance of Buildings

The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Italy for non-compliance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), facing pushback from MEPs regarding the feasibility of retrofit timelines. Businesses should anticipate stricter enforcement of building decarbonization targets across the EU, while monitoring potential legislative flexibility for regions with significant historic or heritage-protected property portfolios.

27 Mar 2026, 07:56europarl.europa.euEuropean UnionItaly

Norway NVE Updates Guidance to Regulation on Energy Labelling of Buildings

Norway has updated its guidance for the Energy Labelling of Buildings to reflect major 2024 and 2026 regulatory amendments, including a new A–G scale and stricter assessment requirements for heating and cooling systems. Building owners and operators must prepare for increased enforcement and more rigorous technical standards (NS 3031:2025) that will impact property valuations, marketing compliance, and operational maintenance costs.

26 Mar 2026, 19:32veiledere.nve.noNorway

Netherlands Plans National Behaviour Code for Nature-Friendly Insulation by 2027

The Netherlands is developing a national behaviour code for nature-friendly insulation, targeting a January 2027 implementation to harmonise species protection rules. This provides a streamlined, permit-free compliance route for contractors, requiring standardisation of survey methods and work practices across all provinces.

26 Mar 2026, 19:22open.overheid.nlNetherlands

Norway Proposes Stricter Surplus Heat And Automatic Control Requirements In Buildings

Norway has proposed Energy Act amendments to mandate surplus heat recovery for industrial sites and data centers, alongside automatic climate control systems in buildings. Operators should anticipate stricter cost-benefit obligations and mandatory infrastructure investments where heat utilization is deemed economically viable.

24 Mar 2026, 12:08regjeringen.noNorway

European Parliament Motion To Object To EPBD Delegated Regulation On Life-Cycle GWP Calculation

In March 2026, a motion was tabled in the European Parliament to block the delegated regulation establishing a harmonized EU framework for calculating buildings' life-cycle global warming potential (GWP). This challenge signals significant political pushback against prescriptive carbon accounting mandates, potentially delaying mandatory life-cycle reporting and increasing regulatory uncertainty for the construction and building materials sectors.

20 Mar 2026, 16:30europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Outlines Tranche-Based Implementation of EPBD IV in Building Regulations

The Netherlands has established a four-stage implementation roadmap for EPBD IV, with the first regulatory changes for solar energy, EV charging, and energy labeling taking effect in May 2026. Real estate and construction firms must prepare for phased tightening of building standards, including mandatory whole-life carbon calculations and zero-emission requirements for new developments through 2029.

19 Mar 2026, 08:30open.overheid.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

EU Parliament ENVI Committee Publishes Amendments 11–111 to Draft Report on Decision (EU) 2015/1814 Market Stability Reserve for ETS2

The European Parliament's ENVI Committee has released over 100 amendments to the proposed Market Stability Reserve rules for the upcoming ETS2 covering buildings and road transport. These revisions signal the Parliament's intent to refine price stability mechanisms, directly impacting future carbon cost predictability for sectors entering the expanded emissions trading scheme.

13 Mar 2026, 06:33europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Issues Recommendation on One-Stop Shops for Building Energy Efficiency and Renovation

The European Commission has issued guidance for Member States to establish 'one-stop shop' advisory services and renovation passport schemes by 2026 to accelerate building energy efficiency. Businesses in the construction, HVAC, and energy services sectors should prepare for increased renovation demand and standardized project pathways as national authorities implement these technical assistance frameworks.

12 Mar 2026, 11:29data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Issues Recommendation on Unlocking Private Investment in Energy Efficiency

The European Commission adopted a Recommendation in March 2026 to mobilize private capital for energy efficiency, targeting a €170 billion annual investment gap to meet 2030 climate goals. Businesses should anticipate increased availability of green financing and stricter national frameworks for building performance, while financial institutions face pressure to align lending products with EU energy standards.

12 Mar 2026, 09:50eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Lower Austria Adopts 14th Amendment to NÖ Building Code 2014

Lower Austria has enacted the 14th amendment to its Building Code, mandating zero-emission standards, solar energy, and EV infrastructure starting May 2026. Developers and operators must align project pipelines with new lifecycle carbon reporting and building automation requirements to meet phased compliance deadlines through 2030.

11 Mar 2026, 17:12ris.bka.gv.atAustria

Styria Adopts Law Amending Spatial Planning, Building, Energy and Construction Products Acts for EU Renewable Energy and Drinking Water Rules

Styria has adopted a comprehensive legislative package, effective February 2026, to align regional building, energy, and construction product laws with EU directives on renewable energy and drinking water. Manufacturers and developers must prepare for harmonized EU hygiene standards for water-contact materials and stricter building energy mandates, including fossil-fuel heating bans and mandatory solar installations.

10 Mar 2026, 16:18ris.bka.gv.atAustria

European Parliament Left Group Proposes Amendments to 2026 European Semester Report on Social and Climate Investment

The European Parliament is debating amendments to the 2026 European Semester report that prioritize ecological transition and social investment over traditional fiscal debt targets. This signals a shift toward making public subsidies and EU funding conditional on environmental performance, increasing the strategic importance of aligning corporate operations with Green Deal objectives.

9 Mar 2026, 18:50europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Slovakia Environment Ministry Launches IS VODA Call and Allocates €141 Million from Modernisation Fund for Public Buildings

Slovakia has allocated €141 million for public building energy renovations and launched a €3.5 million national water data infrastructure project (February 2026). These investments signal robust state support for energy-efficiency technologies and digital compliance tools, creating opportunities for contractors in the construction, HVAC, and environmental data sectors.

6 Mar 2026, 11:51minzp.skSlovakia

Flanders Updates Mijn VerbouwPremie Eligibility and Heat Pump Cooling Rules From 1 March 2026

Flanders is restricting "Mijn VerbouwPremie" grant eligibility for insulation and glazing while tightening heat pump cooling requirements effective March 1, 2026. This shift toward targeted social support and fossil-fuel-free heating signals a narrowing market for subsidized high-end renovations and stricter technical standards for HVAC installations.

4 Mar 2026, 16:58cdn.flxml.euBelgium

Flemish Government Updates Mijn VerbouwPremie Eligibility And Heat Pump Conditions From 1 March 2026

Flanders is reforming the "Mijn VerbouwPremie" subsidy from March 2026, removing insulation and glazing incentives for high-income owners and ending all premiums for non-residential buildings. Stakeholders must accelerate renovation projects and submit applications by February 28, 2026, to mitigate the loss of financial support for energy efficiency and heat pump transitions.

4 Mar 2026, 16:57vlaanderen.beBelgium

Germany: Baden‑Württemberg's Energy Minister Criticises Federal Building Energy Act Reform Plans

Germany has agreed on key reform points for the Building Energy Act (GEG), signaling a shift in the regulatory framework for building decarbonization and heating systems. The resulting political friction and proposed changes to renewable quotas create investment uncertainty for manufacturers and operators navigating the transition away from fossil-fuel heating.

3 Mar 2026, 13:07baden-wuerttemberg.deGermany