The recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), part of the European Green Deal’s effort to decarbonize the built environment by 2050, introduces ambitious new energy efficiency standards that will impact the glazing industry. This presentation explores the implications of the directive for the sector, focusing on how evolving regulatory requirements can drive demand in high-performance glass products.
Key provisions of the recast EPBD, such as minimum energy performance standards (MEPS), improved National Building Renovation Plans and new Zero-emission standard, push for higher performance glazing to meet the net-zero target. More specifically, the guidance on calculating the energy performance of transparent building elements can help Member States improve their building codes to better reflect the specific characteristics of glazing.
This presentation examines the opportunities presented by new regulatory frameworks, such as the growth in demand for advanced glazing solutions, including triple-glazing, low-emissivity coatings, and solar control.
With a deadline of May 2026 for final implementation of the recast EPBD, time is running to deliver on this key piece of legislation for the glass processing and transformation sector.
