SmarterEPC

Modernising the European building stock remains the most significant hurdle in achieving the continent’s 2050 decarbonization goals. While the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) provides the legislative skeleton—specifically through Article 15, which sets the stage for the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI)—a deep chasm remains between high-level policy and national operational reality. The SmarterEPC project bridges this gap via the “Fit for 290!” roadmap. This framework is not merely a strategic guide; it is the essential toolkit for Member

The EU Taxonomy is often presented as a sustainable finance tool, but for buildings, it has a very practical meaning. In the building sector, this mainly concerns new construction, renovation of existing buildings, and acquisition or ownership of buildings. The aim is to move away from generic claims such as “green building” and rely instead on measurable information. Discover the new taxonomy and what it means for the building sectors, policy makers and investors.