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The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the revision of Directive 2010/31/EU (the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (recast)). The proposals aim to ensure that, as of 2030, all new buildings are zero-emission, while for buildings occupied or owned by public authorities, the deadline would be 2028. Member States will also be required to put in place measures to ensure a reduction in the average primary energy used in residential buildings of at least 16% by 2030 and at least 20–22% by 2035. In addition, 16% of worst-performing non-residential buildings will have to be renovated by Member States by 2030, and 26% by 2033, through minimum energy performance requirements. The proposals will also phase out fossil fuel boilers by 2040, and, where technically and economically suitable, solar installations will have to be deployed in public and non-residential buildings, and all new residential buildings, by 2030.
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