The revisions of EU legislative files, aligning with the net-zero emissions target for 2050 and the 55% net emissions reduction by 2030, are ushering in opportunities for the building sector to accelerate emissions reductions through increased energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures. Driven by advancements in energy efficiency and low-emissions HVAC systems, the building sector has shown significant untapped potential for decarbonisation.
To meet the updated energy efficiency targets, Romania must prioritise and accelerate the depth and pace of building renovations, focusing on upgrading the least energy-efficient buildings (classified as E, F, and G) to achieve higher performance ratings of class B or A. At least 16% of the building stock, starting with the most inefficient structures, should undergo these renovations.
Achieving the 2030 targets will require a substantial increase in renovation rates. In the residential sector, the current rate of 0.5% must rise to 2.5% by 2025 and 4% by 2045, while in the non-residential sector, the renovation rate must reach 2.4% by 2025 and 3% by 2030, stabilising at this rate through 2050. The role of municipal actors in delivering these targets has grown in importance. Setting realistic and achievable goals for heat pump adoption, alongside reevaluating energy consumption projections under the NECP, is critical for the clean transition in the built sector.
Constantin Postoiu, EPG Head of Data Analytics
Constantin Postoiu is the Head of Data Analytics at EPG, coordinating the process of collecting, processing and managing the data needed in EPG’s research projects. In addition, he coordinates data intensive projects that need advanced statistics or modelling techniques.
For the past nine years, using extensive knowledge in data analysis, Costin provided support for data-driven decision making both in the public and private sector. He is also a member of the Consultative Council for the Impact Assessment of Normative Acts (CCEIAN) within the Romanian Government, where he analyses the compliance of the supporting documents that accompany the draft normative acts, the impact studies and the reports on the implementation of the normative acts with the requirements and standards provided by the legislation in the field of impact assessment.
Costin holds a PhD in Economics, thesis Endogenous regional growth in Romania, from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. During this time, he published several papers on refereed journals, mostly on regional development. He also holds a Master and Bachelor in Economics from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies.
Contact: constantin.postoiu@enpg.ro