{"id":2069,"date":"2026-01-21T16:06:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/?p=2069"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:06:11","slug":"epbd-iv-directive-what-changes-for-residential-and-industrial-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/renewable-energies\/epbd-iv-directive-what-changes-for-residential-and-industrial-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"EPBD IV Directive: what changes for residential and industrial buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The energy transition of the European building sector is entering a new phase. With the approval of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/IT\/TXT\/PDF\/?uri=OJ:L_202401275\"><b>EPBD IV Directive <\/b><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/news-en\/2024-epbd-directive-energy-efficiency-and-boilers\/\"><b>(Energy Performance of Buildings Directive)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the European Union is redefining energy efficiency targets for residential, tertiary and industrial buildings, placing construction at the very heart of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/renewable-energies\/how-is-the-decarbonization-strategy-delivering-in-italy-and-europe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decarbonisation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the very near future, some measures will start to become operational, with concrete effects on building design, renovation and management already in the coming months. Let\u2019s take a closer look at what is changing and what practical implications should be considered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the EPBD IV Directive?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPBD IV is the latest evolution of the European directive on the energy performance of buildings, updated to align with the objectives of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/news-en\/the-path-to-net-zero-goals-for-2030-and-2050\/\"><b>Net Zero<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and climate neutrality by 2050.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The building sector accounts for around <\/span><b>40% of energy consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and over <\/span><b>35% of CO\u2082 emissions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Europe. This is why action is required not only for new buildings, but above all for the existing building stock.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key changes ahead<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Zero-emission buildings (ZEB)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All new public buildings will be required to be <\/span><b>zero-emission buildings<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <\/span><b>2028<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the obligation will extend to <\/span><b>all new buildings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including residential and industrial ones<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A ZEB is a highly energy-efficient building whose remaining energy demand is covered by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/renewable-energies\/sustainable-heating-renewable-energy-powered-systems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">renewable sources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, preferably produced on site or nearby.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Progressive phase-out of fossil fuels<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The directive foresees:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>end to incentives for fossil fuel boilers by 2025<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>gradual phase-out of exclusively fossil-based heating systems by 2040<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not an immediate ban, but a gradual transition that promotes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/home\/heat-pumps-and-boilers-how-to-optimize-hybrid-temperature-control-in-existing-homes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hybrid systems<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/home\/heat-pumps-advantages-disadvantages-and-a-comparison-with-other-heating-systems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heat pumps<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integration with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/renewable-energies\/sustainable-heating-renewable-energy-powered-systems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">renewable energy sources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/renewable-energies\/hybrid-ready-and-renewable-fuel-boilers-their-role-in-the-energy-transition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hybrid-ready<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Renovation of existing buildings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most sensitive aspects concerns existing buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPBD IV introduces:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>minimum energy performance standards<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>priority intervention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the least efficient buildings (lower energy classes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>gradual improvement obligations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, defined at national level<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For residential buildings, the objective is a <\/span><b>progressive reduction of average energy consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not mandatory renovation of every single property.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Greater focus on automation and control<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The directive recognises a central role for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>building automation<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>advanced temperature control<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>energy consumption monitoring<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In non-residential and industrial buildings, the following become increasingly important:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/home\/smart-home-how-much-is-the-transformation-worth-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intelligent system control<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/home\/multizone-heating-systems-tailored-comfort-for-every-space\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zone-based regulation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dynamic optimisation of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/home\/test-whats-the-ideal-heating-and-cooling-system-for-your-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heating and cooling<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Producing \u201cclean\u201d energy is not enough: it must also be <\/span><b>managed more intelligently<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Impacts on residential buildings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the residential sector, EPBD IV means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greater focus on envelope insulation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wider adoption of low-temperature systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growing importance of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.imit.it\/en\/home\/orion-wi-fi-the-new-imit-programmable-thermostat-for-always-connected-comfort\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">room temperature control and smart programming<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased value of systems that reduce waste and unnecessary cycles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The home of the future will be less energy-intensive not only because of how it is built, but because of <\/span><b>how it is managed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Impacts on industrial and tertiary buildings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In industrial and professional contexts, the effects will be even more evident:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integration of energy efficiency with operational continuity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased demand for reliable, certified control systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strong focus on safety, maintenance and load optimisation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, the directive does not impose one-size-fits-all solutions, but requires <\/span><b>measurable performance and real energy savings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A gradual, but inevitable transition<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPBD IV should not be seen as a sudden obligation, but as a clear trajectory:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less waste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower emissions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greater efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smarter system management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026 is not an endpoint, but the beginning of a new phase in which designers, installers, companies and end users will need to adopt a more integrated approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The role of IMIT<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For over 100 years, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imit.it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMIT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been operating in the field of <\/span><b>system regulation and safety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, supporting the technological evolution of buildings and industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 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