REHVA has submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the revision of the governance framework of the Energy Union and Climate Action. The submission reflects the expertise of REHVA members and supporters and addresses how Member States plan, report and monitor progress towards EU energy and climate objectives through National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs).
The consultation is part of the revision of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, launched in December 2025. According to REHVA, the process aims to modernise and simplify the governance system while aligning it with EU priorities including decarbonisation, competitiveness, affordability and energy security, and to prepare the policy framework for the period beyond 2030.
In its contribution, REHVA calls for technology-neutral, performance-based policies rather than prescriptive approaches. It also says NECPs should become investment plans that help direct public and private funding towards energy transition measures, particularly in buildings.
The organisation also highlights the role of demand-side measures, including building efficiency, demand-controlled systems and energy recovery solutions that deliver measurable savings in real conditions. Other points include stronger quality requirements in construction and renovation, with commissioning and monitoring to ensure technical systems perform as intended over time, and support for decentralised and diversified energy systems to improve resilience, flexibility and security of supply.
REHVA said its position reflects the practical experience of its network of engineers, researchers and industry stakeholders. Following the closure of the consultation in March 2026, the European Commission is expected to assess stakeholder input and prepare a legislative proposal in 2026.
