Making the Case for Private Charging under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Widespread and easy EV charging options will be critical to drive the uptake of electric mobility. The Commission’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) proposal therefore comes at a critical time to accelerate Europe’s shift towards e-mobility. At the same time, EVs and charging infrastructure can play a critical role in making buildings more energy efficient, managing grid capacity through smart charging and contribute to the EU’s Green Deal objectives.
The Commission’s proposal rightly recognizes the key role of EV charging in decarbonizing the EU building stock and paves the way to ensure the uptake of e-mobility across the European continent.
The Commission’s proposal contains many positive, forward-looking provisions and ChargeUp Europe very much welcomes the inclusion of ambitious EV charging infrastructure targets, the emphasis on smart charging, and the proposed requirements on consumer empowerment to make the installation of EV charging infrastructure in private locations easier and more accessible.
While we welcome the EPBD proposal, there are some key aspects that require further attention to ensure that the complementary benefits from integrating buildings and transport are fully utilized. The following document outlines ChargeUp Europe’s views and recommendations on the EPBD proposal.