Framework environmental management plan

Energy Efficiency and Product Safety

The scope of Directive 2010/31/EU, being a recast of Directive 2002/91/EC is to promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings. Member States must set minimum energy performance requirements for buildings, based on the methodology set out in the Directive. New buildings must meet these minimum standards. When existing buildings undergo major renovation, the energy performance of the building or the renovated part thereof must be upgraded in order to meet these minimum standards in so far as this is technically, functionally and economically feasible.

Energy performance certificates should be made available when buildings are constructed, sold or rented out. The Directive also lays down requirements for the regular inspection of boilers and central air-conditioning systems in buildings.