Promotion of nearly zero energy buildings

The issuance of the Requirements and the Technical Characteristics of Nearly Zero Enrgy Buildings Minesterial Order of 2014 provides in a legally binding document a standard of higher energy efficiency that will be mandatory for all new buildings after 2020, but can also voluntarily implemented now in buildings that are constructed or renovated.

One of the requirements is that at least 25% of total primary energy consumption must be covered by Renewable Energy Sources.