23.04.2026 #EPBDwise NBRPs

Development of NBRPs: Policy guidelines for Romania, Ukraine & Poland

The EPBD.wise project is a dedicated initiative aimed at bringing European building policy to life by supporting public authorities in six focus countries: Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine. Over three years, project partners design, implement, and evaluate key provisions of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) to ensure national building stocks align with climate goals. These reports are part of the EPBD.wise series: "EPBD Policy Compass: Country Guidelines for Implementation", and below we look at the development of National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) from three countries: Romania, Ukraine, and Poland

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Romania

This report establishes a strategic roadmap for transforming Romania’s building stock into zero emission buildings by 2050. It addresses national challenges like significant non residential data gaps and a reliance on biomass heating. Inside, readers will find an analysis of five policy scenarios, ranging from strong regulatory frameworks to economic incentive models, and their impact on renovation activity. The document also outlines technical needs, such as an integrated building stock database, and provides a roadmap aligned with European funding sources.

Ukraine

These policy guidelines are tailored to Ukraine’s unique and severe current conditions, specifically addressing the impact of the Russian invasion on the building sector. The report explores strategies for overcoming data availability issues to assess a building stock dominated by Soviet era structures. Readers can examine scenario modelling used to determine the most effective levers for building renovation and the phase out of fossil fuels. Additionally, it provides a strategic implementation roadmap that coordinates national efforts with international donor funded reconstruction projects.

Poland

The guidelines for Poland provide a framework for achieving a zero emission building stock by 2050. This report delves into the challenges of a building stock dominated by single family and multi family houses with high energy demands. It includes a detailed analysis of five policy scenarios testing various tools, such as fossil boiler bans and investment subsidies. The document highlights the role of data infrastructure, offering recommendations for improving energy performance certificate databases and creating an integrated monitoring platform to track renovation progress.