The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is a crucial component of the European Union's (EU) strategy to achieve a fully decarbonized building stock by 2050. It works in synergy with other EU climate and energy policies, including the Energy Efficiency Directive, the Renewable Energy Directive, and the Governance Regulation, to guide improvements in building energy performance. The 2024 recast EPBD aims to ensure that buildings align with the EU's ambitious targets under the European Green Deal and the Climate Target Plan