Poland

In Poland, the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is the responsibility of the Ministry of Development and Technology. The Building Research Institute (Instytut Techniki Budowlanej, ITB), as a subordinate body of the Ministry, provides substantive support in the development of standards, technical analysis and implementation of solutions to meet the Directive's objectives. ITB is involved in research and development of guidelines related to energy efficiency in buildings, which is essential to meet EU environmental and energy requirements.

The Act on the Energy Performance of Buildings (published on 8 September 2014) entered into force on 9 March 2015, establishing the legal basis for further legislation on EPCs, inspections of heating and AC systems, methodology for the energy assessment of buildings, increasing the number of NZEB, creating a 'Central Register of the Energy Performance of Buildings, etc.

Since the adoption of the amended Directive 2018/844/EU, Poland has Implemented several regulations aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings. Key measures include:

Update of the Act on the Energy Performance of Buildings to establish stricter requirements for nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEB), mandating better insulation, energy-efficient materials, and the use of renewable energy sources in new and renovated structures.
Expanded obligation for energy performance certificates for a broader range of buildings, ensuring transparency about energy consumption during sales and rentals.
Mandatory inspections of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for systems over 70 kW to enhance energy efficiency and identify potential upgrades.
Establishment of the Central Register of Energy Performance of Buildings (CRCEB) to collect and monitor energy performance certificates and inspection results.
Long-term renovation strategy aimed at modernizing both residential and non-residential buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Development of the National Energy and Climate Plan for 2021-2030 (KPEiK), outlining objectives for energy efficiency, decarbonization, and support for renewable energy in the building sector.

The Ministry of Development and Technology (MRiT) is currently preparing the National Building Renovation Plan (KPRB), a strategic document that will outline a comprehensive policy for integrating a wide range of actions. Its objective is to ensure that national housing and non-housing building stocks, both public and private, are renovated into highly energy-efficient, zero-emission, and decarbonized resources by 2050. The implementation of the new Regulation of the Minister of Development and Technology concerning the methodology for determining the energy performance of buildings and energy performance certificates is also scheduled for early 2026. The new regulation, will introduce an energy rating system for buildings from A to G, making it easier to assess their energy efficiency. It also establishes minimum efficiency standards for building renovations, aiming to transform them into highly energy-efficient and zero-emission structures. Additionally, energy certificates will provide detailed information on the technical condition of buildings, supporting transparency in the real estate market.