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European energy codes for buildings based on EU-Mandate-480 to CEN, a historic step forward.

Number: pap. 864

Author(s) : HOGELING J.

Summary

The Recast-EPBD[1] requires an update of the current (2007/2008) set of CENEPB standards. This update work started in 2012 and will result in a new set of CEN-EPB standards. Where possible this work will be done parallel with ISO. This project is based on EU-Mandate 480. This mandate accepted by CEN, requires a really out of the box thinking approach of the standard developers. This project is coordinated by CENTC371 the “Program Committee on EPBD” and is considered to be a step forward in progressing towards European Energy Codes for Buildings. This second generation of EPB standards aims on less paper, more interactive software tools to support the holistic approach needed for the Nearly Zero Energy Buildings and high performance energy renovation of the existing building stock. The current financial “crisis” made it also clear that we should not rely on instable financial constructions and that it is much more beneficial to invest in reducing and limiting our excessive energy consumption in the build environment. This can be done by investing in energy saving measures and sustainable solutions for existing and new buildings. This new set of EPB standards and supporting tools will help the building professionals and national regulators to make our build environment sustainable.

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  • Original title: European energy codes for buildings based on EU-Mandate-480 to CEN, a historic step forward.
  • Record ID : 30010014
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Source: Clima 2013. 11th REHVA World Congress and 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings.
  • Publication date: 2013/06/16

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