National Building Renovation Plans set out requirements for renovation in the EU
Date: 02/03/2026
The European Commission has published the first draft National Building Renovation Plans received by Member States.
Since 2014, EU countries have been required to submit national long-term renovation strategies. The new National Building Renovation Plans are the evolution of these strategies, aiming to ensure that – when renovating the existing building stock – buildings are sufficiently improved to be highly energy-efficient and decarbonised by 2050.
Each Member State must submit a plan which includes an overview of the country’s building stock, planned policies and measures, and investment needs and financing sources for its implementation. They must also have a roadmap with targets and progress indicators covering 2030, 2040 and 2050.
Ultimately, the National Building Renovation Plans are important strategic documents that will help drive the decarbonisation of national building stocks.
EU Member States must take account of the recommendations that the Commission will make when submitting their final plan by 31 December 2026, a requirement set out in article 3 of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.