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Joint statement on zero-emission building definition in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)

Joint statement on zero-emission building definition in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)

19 Sep 2023

In order to be a meaningful and practically applicable legislation, the EPBD must recognise the importance of grid-delivered decarbonised energy

Eurelectric, WindEurope, the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), smartEn, E.DSO and Avere, representing a wide coalition of industry groups, strongly emphasise the need for acknowledging carbon-free energy delivered through the electricity grid as a fully compliant source of power for zero-emission buildings (ZEB) in the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).

Continue reading or download the full statement below:

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