The revised thermal regulation of new buildings entered into force in 2022 and replaces the existing regulation of 2012. The main objectives of the revision of thermal rules for new buildings are to continue improving the energy performance and comfort of buildings, while reducing their carbon impact. It is based on three pillars: (i) the improvement of energy performance and the reduction of energy consumption of new buildings; (ii) the reduction of the carbon impact of new buildings, in particular by taking into account the entire life cycle of the buildings; (iii) the adaptation of new buildings to climate change, in particular to heat waves during summer. This reform is based on the gradual transformation of construction techniques, industrial sectors and energy solutions, with the aim of controlling construction costs and upskilling the workforce.
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- Reference
- C1.R2 in the French Recovery and Resilience Plan
- Project locations
- France
- Project website
- https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/...