Featured in Wired for Watts – 11-2021

Building a new policy environment

Since the beginning of 2021, all new buildings constructed in the European Union must be “nearly” zero energy. This is a complex task requiring synergies among various stakeholders and technologies. Ilias Tsagas provides insight into the drivers and challenges toward this set goal, and shines a light on solar’s most significant role.

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Ilias Tsagas

02 Nov 2021

As feed-in-tariffs for small PV systems disappear, there is a growing need for the clear communication of policies to support the segment, whether by promoting self-consumption or net-metering. | Image: Ilias Tsagas

The European Union’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) 210/31/EU required all new buildings to be nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEBs) by the end of 2020. Furthermore, it also required all new public buildings to be nearly zero-energy by 2018. EU directives comprise the bloc’s legal toolbox and therefore must be implemented by member states. They …

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