News regarding the amendment of Law no. 372 on the energy performance of buildings

Abstract In July 2024, Law No. 238 was adopted, amending Law No. 372/2005 on the energy performance of buildings. The amendments harmonize definitions with updated national regulations, clarify concepts such as the thermal envelope and nearby renewable sources, and introduce the compliance report for nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB). They enhance the energy performance certificate by including energy performance class based on primary energy consumption and CO2 emissions, expand building function categories and performance indicators, and specify exemptions from minimum energy performance requirements. Additionally, the amendments update financing options for local authorities and broaden the scope of contraventions, imposing higher fines for non-compliance.