Background & Purpose
To align with international agreements and modern environmental standards, Sweden needs to update how energy efficiency in buildings is measured and managed.
Proposals & Debate
The government proposed replacing the old energy target with a qualitative one and introducing stricter requirements for energy declarations, building renovations, and sustainable mobility solutions. Parliament reviewed these proposals alongside the underlying EU directive.
The Decision
Parliament approved the government's proposal, introducing new energy targets and updated laws for building energy performance.
Does this affect you?
- Property owners: Must follow new rules requiring energy declarations during major renovations and adopt energy renovation plans.
- Construction companies: Must adapt renovation and building processes to comply with stricter energy and sustainable mobility standards.
In Practice
- The old quantitative energy target is replaced by a new qualitative goal.
- Energy declarations become mandatory during major renovations affecting a significant part of the building envelope.
- Property owners must implement new energy renovation plans.
- Technical requirements regarding electric vehicle charging are updated to focus on sustainable mobility.