In the European Union, regulations and directives play a key role in promoting sustainable and efficient practices across all sectors, including HVAC. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key EU regulations that impact this sector and how they are driving energy efficiency and sustainability.
On March 12, 2024, the European Parliament declared its commitment to sustainability by approving the revision of the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive, which establishes ambitious objectives to improve energy efficiency in all sectors. In the context of HVAC in commercial premises, this directive encourages the adoption of more efficient technologies and the implementation of energy management practices to reduce consumption and associated costs.
Key Measures for Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Subsidies for stand-alone fossil fuel boilers are to end in 2025, with a complete phase-out by 2040.
Zero Emission Buildings: From 2030, all new buildings, both residential and non-residential, must be zero-emission, with an ambitious goal of completely eliminating emissions from all buildings by 2050.
Building Renovation: A goal is set to renovate 16% of the least efficient non-residential buildings by 2030, and 26% of the worst-performing building stock by 2033.
Energy consumption in buildings to fall: Primary energy will fall by 16% in 2030 and by 20% in 2035.
Following this, EU states now have a maximum of 24 months to change their internal legislation. In Spain, this will mainly affect the CTE, which will have to modify, among others, the Basic Document HE Energy Savings and the RITE, since they must comply with the energy efficiency standards in buildings that have been approved.
What do these measures aim to promote?
Solar thermal and photovoltaic energy.
Building control and automation systems to monitor, control and optimise energy performance.
Air quality control, ventilation and monitoring systems.
Public and accessible registers of energy efficiency certificates for buildings and the obligation to display them.
Hydraulic balancing of technical systems will be necessary frequently.
Decarbonisation of buildings by 2050 with zero emissions through the end of the use of fossil fuels.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions used in Fluorinated Gas HVAC systems, this regulation establishes strict requirements for the installation, maintenance and recovery of these gases, promoting the transition towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives.
In summary, European Union regulations are playing a crucial role in promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in the commercial HVAC sector. These regulations not only help reduce environmental impact, but can also lead to significant savings in operating costs for business owners. At SCI, we are committed to complying with these regulations and offering HVAC solutions that are efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly.
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