Article 5 of the EPBD

Feasibility study aspect

This part of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive states:

For new buildings with a total useful floor area over 1000 m2 Member States shall ensure that the technical, environmental and economic feasibility of alternative systems such as:

• decentralised energy supply systems based on renewable energy
• CHP
• District or block heating or cooling, if available
• Heat pumps, under certain conditions,

is considered and is taken into account before construction starts.

 

 

 

 

 

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