New measures to improve energy efficiency of buildings

On Tuesday, March 10, the so-called EPBD III (European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) was converted into Dutch legislation and regulations by including these rules in the Building Decree. This aims to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. What does this mean in concrete terms for companies active in the built environment?

This legislation is specifically divided into three measures. The first is that a new or existing building-related installation must meet stricter requirements regarding energy efficiency. This also includes the requirement that self-regulating equipment that regulates the temperature must be installed in living areas. Consider a room thermostat.

The second measure concerns the inspection of heating and air conditioning systems. From now on, these must be inspected every four or five years from a nominal power of 70 kW. In addition, the heating inspection now applies to the entire heating system. So-called utility buildings with heating or air conditioning systems with a capacity of 290 kW or more must also be equipped with a building automation and control system from January 1, 2026. Thirdly, charging infrastructure for electric transport must be installed in the built environment in new construction. This also applies to major renovations. However, this obligation only applies to residential and commercial buildings with more than ten parking spaces.

The first two measures have a direct effect on the companies affiliated with FHI in the GA sector. We will keep an eye on what this will mean in concrete terms for inspections and energy efficiency, among other things. Would you like to read more about this? This can be done via the following link: https://www.vno-ncw.nl/weekbulletin/nieuwe-maatregelen-om-energie-efficientie-van-gebouwen-te-verbeteren?utm_source=Weekbulletin&utm_campaign=nieuwsbrief&utm_medium=e-mail
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