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Heating & Cooling support - Building obligations

  1. Abbreviated form of legal source(s)

    ● Min. Decree 121/2020
    ● Min. Decree 122/2020
    ● Law No.142(I) 2006

  2. Summary

    Min. Decree 121/2020 stipulates the minimum energy efficiency requirements for new or renovated buildings. The minimum percentage of RES H&C in primary energy consumption is defined at 25% (9% for hotels).
    Min. Decree 121/2020 defines the characteristics of Nearly Zero Emissions Buildings (NZEB) According to that, RES H&C should cover at least 25% of primary energy consumption.
    In addition, all new buildings must be Nearly Zero Emissions Buildings (NZEB) by 31 December 2020 (art.5a Law No.142(I) 2006).

  3. Obligated entities

    ● New buildings
    ● Renovated buildings

  4. Competent authority

    ● MECI