Anyone planning, operating or modernizing buildings today must navigate an increasingly complex network of requirements and standards. The energy efficiency of buildings is at the heart of European climate policy. International targets lead to EU directives, which are then transposed into national legislation. The European Green Deal forms the foundation and, together with the “Fit for 55” strategy and the EPBD, provides clear guidelines for the building sector.
In Germany, implementation takes place primarily through the Building Energy Act (GEG). Additional standards, guidelines and initiatives complement this regulatory framework, such as VDI 3814, DIN EN 17669, DIN V 18599, ISO 52120 and cybersecurity requirements for building automation as defined in the VDMA Standard Sheet 24774.
Fulfill EPBD Future-Proof Building Automation
The EU Buildings Directive (EPBD) is driving the energy transition in the building sector. Its goal: a climate‑neutral building stock across the EU by 2050. This includes not only energy efficiency but also healthy indoor environments – taking regional climate conditions, local circumstances and economic feasibility into account.
Although the EPBD itself is not directly binding, the national laws derived from it are mandatory and important for building operators. Their implementation pays off ecologically, economically and in terms of providing healthy and comfortable indoor environments for users.
Here you can learn what building operators need to know: the requirements for existing and newly constructed buildings, and how to make your properties EPBD‑compliant.
The Great Potential of Building Automation
Overall, buildings are the largest energy consumers and account for more than one‑third of global CO₂ emissions. Mandatory building automation, energy management and PV systems create significant savings potential. Companies can drastically reduce their energy costs while avoiding millions of tons of CO₂ – in new construction and, above all, in existing buildings.
EPBD & Co: An Overview of the Regulations
EPBD Requirements for Non‑Residential Buildings
Article 13 of the EPBD requires the integration of building automation and control systems with clearly defined requirements. With the WAGO Building Ecosystem, all of these requirements are fulfilled at once.
WAGO Building Ecosystem: Meeting EPBD Requirements With Only One System
The WAGO Building Ecosystem consists of the established components of our building automation system, including engineering software, application solutions and automation hardware. It also offers a comprehensive management and operating system. In addition, the WAGO I/O System 750, in conjunction with flexROOM®, is certified to fully meet the requirements of ISO 52120.
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