Next Generation Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) play an instrumental role in attaining a digitally transformed, healthy, safe, affordable, efficient, flexible and zero-emission EU building stock fit for ongoing building performance optimization. At this event, we highlighted the challenges and solutions of the foreseen changes in the recast EPBD for local authorities, especially shedding light on what role EPCs play in building renovation and how municipalities could turn them into powerful tools.
Buildings have multiple challenges and roles to play in the coming decades: they can be shelters from extreme weather, healthy indoor environments, energy-positive and zero-emission, and electric vehicle-friendly. As prosumers and active members of society, people have their essential parts to contribute to this transition. Next Generation Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) can empower people by becoming a nudging and decision-making tool. EPCs create an open dialogue with building professionals, thus allowing building owners to understand the complexities surrounding building renovations. In addition, they can further facilitate interaction between different stakeholders within the building sector. This would greatly support people in making informed decisions, e.g. choosing the next house to rent, upgrading their own dwelling, and claiming workplaces that support their wellbeing and productivity and are at the same time environmentally friendly.