Renovation Wave

Belgium: Flanders Extends EPB Final Declaration Deadline To Six Years

Flanders has extended the final deadline for Energy Performance of Buildings declarations from five to six years starting March 2026. This adjustment provides increased flexibility for complex renovation timelines while necessitating technical infrastructure updates to ensure continued reporting 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 is pressuring the Commission to resolve implementation delays for the new Construction Products Regulation that are blocking technical assessments for innovative materials. Manufacturers face prolonged market access uncertainty and potential project delays until missing sustainability and digital reporting frameworks are finalized.

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 adjusted the implementation schedule for building automation, temperature regulation, and pipe insulation requirements through Decree 2025-1343. Real estate developers and asset managers must recalibrate decarbonization strategies to align with revised 2026, 2027, and 2030 milestones for new and existing tertiary buildings.

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 revisions to Slovenia’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, adjusting 21 green transition measures across energy, water, and circular economy sectors for completion by mid-2026. Businesses should anticipate updated national standards for extended producer responsibility, building heating systems, and grid infrastructure as Slovenia accelerates its alignment with EU climate and energy security targets.

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's retrofit planning requirements. This signals a shift toward rigorous enforcement of building decarbonization targets, though political pressure may lead to future flexibility for regions with significant historic 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 energy labelling guidance for buildings to implement stricter 2024 and 2026 standards, including a revised A–G scale and new technical calculation methods. Building owners and operators face increased compliance risk through mandatory energy assessments and enhanced enforcement, directly impacting property marketing, valuations, and operational reporting.

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 initiative will streamline permitting for contractors by standardising survey methods and work practices to ensure uniform compliance 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 mandating surplus heat recovery for industrial sites and data centers alongside automatic climate control systems in large buildings. Operators must prepare for 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

A motion in the European Parliament seeks to block the harmonized EU framework for calculating buildings' life-cycle global warming potential. This challenge signals significant political resistance to prescriptive carbon accounting mandates, creating regulatory uncertainty and potential delays for mandatory life-cycle reporting in the construction sector.

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

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

The Netherlands has established a phased implementation schedule for the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, introducing mandatory solar, EV infrastructure, and labeling updates starting May 2026. Developers and asset managers must prepare for escalating requirements including whole-life carbon reporting and zero-emission standards that will redefine building compliance and valuation 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 ENVI Committee has published over 100 amendments to the Market Stability Reserve rules for the upcoming ETS2 covering buildings and road transport. These revisions signal a push for tighter price stability mechanisms, which will directly influence carbon cost predictability and operational risk for companies 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 adopted guidance for Member States to implement building renovation passports and advisory one-stop shops by 2026. Companies in the construction and energy sectors should anticipate standardized renovation pathways and increased demand for deep energy retrofits across the EU.

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 euro annual investment gap to meet 2030 climate goals. Businesses should anticipate expanded green financing opportunities and stricter national frameworks for building performance as Member States align public and private funding 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 finalized comprehensive building code updates mandating zero-emission standards, solar energy, and electric vehicle infrastructure starting May 2026. Asset owners must now incorporate lifecycle carbon reporting and advanced building automation into long-term capital planning to meet strict performance deadlines.

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 enacted a legislative package effective February 2026 to align regional building, energy, and construction product laws with EU drinking water and renewable energy directives. Manufacturers and developers must ensure compliance with harmonized EU hygiene standards for water-contact materials and adapt to stricter mandates for solar installations and fossil-fuel heating bans.

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 a shift in fiscal coordination for 2026 that prioritizes ecological transition and social investment over traditional debt reduction targets. This development signals a move toward making public subsidies and EU funding conditional on environmental performance, requiring businesses to align operations more closely with Green Deal objectives to secure financial support.

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 EUR for public building energy upgrades and launched a 3.5 million EUR national water data infrastructure project. These investments drive demand for energy-efficiency technologies and digital environmental monitoring solutions while strengthening national compliance with EU water and climate directives.

6 Mar 2026, 11:51minzp.skSlovakia

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

Flanders is restricting renovation grant eligibility for insulation and glazing while tightening heat pump cooling requirements effective March 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 tightening eligibility for the Mijn VerbouwPremie renovation subsidy from March 2026, eliminating incentives for non-residential buildings and high-income property owners. Stakeholders must accelerate building renovation projects and secure funding before February 2026 to mitigate rising costs 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 reached a federal agreement on key reform points for the Building Energy Act, signaling a potential shift in national heating and building decarbonization requirements. Proposed changes to renewable quotas and heating standards create significant investment uncertainty for equipment manufacturers and municipal infrastructure planners navigating the energy transition.

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