From 2024 to 2050: the legislative trajectory of the directive
Diretiva (UE) 2024/1275 was published on 8 May 2024. The milestones below define the transposition timetable in Portugal and the obligations that materialise for property owners and buyers through 2050.
8 MAY 2024Publication in the OJEU
Directive (EU) 2024/1275 published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Enters into force 20 days later, on 28 May 2024. The 24-month transposition window begins.
19 JUL 2024Despacho n.º 8023/2024 establishes the GT-EPBD
Working group for EPBD transposition created, chaired by ADENE with DGEG, APA, IHRU, LNEC, IMT, and IMPIC. Technical preparation and stakeholder engagement begin with 98 entities engaged.
29 MAY 2026Transposition deadline11 days
Portugal must bring national law into line with the directive. DL 101-D/2020 and complementary instruments are revised. Communication to the European Commission triggered. Minimum performance thresholds begin to apply at the transaction level.
31 DEC 2026National Building Renovation Plan
PNRE published, replacing the ELPRE. Sets intermediate renovation targets, financing instruments, and intervention priorities by typology through 2050.
2028ZEB for new public buildings
All new public buildings must be Zero Emission Buildings, two years ahead of the regime applicable to the rest of the parque.
2030ZEB for all new construction · transaction restrictions begin on F and GKey milestone
All new construction must be ZEB. Transaction restrictions on sale and rental of F and G-rated residential property begin. Non-residential: worst-performing 15% must be rehabilitated.
2033Class D minimum for residential
All residential property must meet minimum class D. Properties in E, F, or G are subject to enhanced renovation obligations before any transaction. Non-residential: next 10% rehabilitated by 2034.
2040Class A or B for all
Intermediate decarbonisation target. All buildings must reach minimum class A or B. Marks the final preparation phase for the 2050 objective.
2050ZEB parqueFinal target
Portugal's entire parque edificado decarbonised, of high energy efficiency, with verified indoor environmental quality. Ultimate objective of EPBD IV and the European Green Deal.