Policy Updates

The European Commission opened the consultation on the Heating and Cooling Strategy which will aim to accelerate the decarbonisation of heating and cooling.

The European Chemicals Agency has published the updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU’s chemicals regulation, REACH. The update was prepared by the authorities of five countries.

The final interim report on the Low Temperature heat emitters was published on 15 August 2025. Hydronic fan coils are still in the scope of the study, but a separate labelling scheme is proposed.

The first technical report from the study supporting the establishment of an EU assessment system for the sustainability of data centres has been published.

New guidance from the European Commission clarifies how Member States should interpret and implement the new lifecycle GWP provisions of the recast EPBD.

New guidance from the European Commission clarifies how Member States should address IEQ in Energy Performance Certificates according to the EPBD.

New guidance from the European Commission now enables Member States to monetise the health and GDP benefits of IEQ improvements in cost-optimality calculations under the EPBD.

New guidance from the European Commission clarifies how Member States should interpret and transpose the new provisions on technical building systems, indoor environmental quality and inspections in the recast EPBD.

The European Commission opened a call for evidence on the simplification of administrative burdens in environmental legislation.

The European Commission presented its amendments to the European Climate Law to include the 2040 climate target, putting the EU firmly on a path towards climate neutrality by 2050.

The European Commission presented an Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry to strengthen the competitiveness and modernisation of the EU chemical sector, as well as reaffirming its commitment to minimise PFAS.

Recently, the European Commission launched its Call for Evidence for the impact assessment of the energy labelling for low temperature heat emitters.