Article 1

Objective The objective of this Directive is to promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings within the Community, taking into account outdoor climatic and local conditions, as well as indoor climate requirements and cost-effectiveness. This Directive lays down requirements as regards: the general framework for a methodology of calculation of the integrated energy performance of buildings; the application of minimum requirements on the energy performance of new buildings; the application of minimum requirements on the energy performance of large existing buildings that are subject to major renovation; energy certification of buildings; and regular inspection of boilers and of air-conditioning systems in buildings and in addition an assessment of the heating installation in which the boilers are more than 15 years old.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-10-30 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.