Presented at ISH 2025, this talk offers an in-depth look at the EPBD and its transposition into German national law through the Gebäudeenergiegesetz (GEG), Germany's Building Energy Act. It illustrates the breadth of the directive's impact on new builds, existing structures, indoor air quality, building automation, and renovation strategies – while emphasizing the urgent need for change to meet climate targets in the sector.
The presentation highlights Germany’s current status, upcoming deadlines, and challenges in data, funding, and political frameworks. It also introduces innovative concepts such as One-Stop Shops, minimum energy performance standards, and the Smart Readiness Indicator. This is a valuable and practical overview for all those engaged in shaping the future of buildings, renovations, and climate policy.
This lecture is supported by FGK- Fachverband Gebäude-Klima e. V.
Christian Stolte…
… holds a degree in energy engineering and has been with the German Energy Agency (dena) since 2005. After managing a planning office specialized in energy-efficient building systems, he became head of dena’s “Climate-Neutral Buildings” division in 2010 and was appointed authorized signatory in 2016. He also leads geea – the Alliance for Building Energy Efficiency, a cross-sector initiative of about 40 leading German companies and institutions focused on energy performance in buildings. His extensive experience and leadership in these fields underscore his expertise in climate-neutral building development.
