The EPBD recast directive: implications for Luxembourg
The EPBD recast (2024/1275) sets binding renovation targets. Luxembourg must renovate 40,000+ homes rated F-I by 2033.
Deadlines and obligations for Luxembourg
Key deadlines: class E by 2030, class D by 2033, zero-emission by 2050. Transposition into national law by 2026.
Stranding risk: blocked assets
Properties in class F-I face increasing risk of value loss and usage restrictions as EPBD deadlines approach.
Financing and support
Klimabonus (25-40%), green bank loans, municipal funds, and energy performance contracts.
Frequently asked questions about the EPBD directive
What is the EPBD directive?
EU legislation setting minimum energy performance standards for buildings. The 2024 recast imposes binding targets.
Will my G-rated property be banned from renting?
EPBD requires class E by 2030 and D by 2033. Exact modalities will be set by Luxembourg's transposition.
What is stranding risk?
The risk that a property loses value or becomes non-compliant, making it difficult to sell or rent without renovation.
How can I finance renovation?
Via Klimabonus, green loans, municipal aids and energy performance contracts.
When must Luxembourg transpose the EPBD?
By 2026.