Skip to main content

Principles for nearly Zero-Energy Buildings

  • Published on December 18, 2014
While the EPBD requires that from 2020 all new buildings are nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (nZEBs), the proposed definition leaves a number of uncertainties, especially on the ambition level of such buildings in terms of energy consumption and CO2 emissions. This study has been elaborated to support the implementation of the re-cast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) by developing a sustainable, effective and practical nZEB definition for nearly Zero-Energy Buildings. This report aims to contribute to reaching a common understanding of nZEBs by: - Providing a starting point for a nZEB definition by analyzing existing concepts and initiatives. - Lining out main challenges and potential solutions for a nZEB definition. - Compiling a possible set of principles for nZEBs. - Applying such principles on reference buildings and assess related effects. - Depicting related technological, financial and policy implications at EU level, and - Giving an outlook on necessary further steps towards a successful implementation of nZEBs. The study is of specific interest for policy makers at EU and Member State level, as well as for the research community.

Supporting document(s)

principles_for_nearly_zero-energy_buildings.pdf
English
Download
Download

You might also be Interested in