The European Commission has launched the revision of the EU Governance Regulation on the Energy Union and Climate Action (Regulation (EU) 2018/1999). The initiative aims to simplify, strengthen and modernise the existing governance framework that structures the planning, monitoring and reporting of EU energy and climate policies.
This revision represents a key step in the preparation of the energy and climate policy framework for the decade ahead. Since its adoption, the Governance Regulation has provided the backbone for coordinating Member States’ actions towards EU energy and climate targets. However, the evolving legislative landscape — including the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package — requires an updated framework capable of ensuring coherence, transparency and effective implementation in line with the EU’s 2030 and 2050 objectives and the Paris Agreement.
The Commission’s legislative proposal is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will be accompanied by an impact assessment.
National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs)
At the heart of the Governance Regulation lie the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), which define Member States’ strategies and measures across the five dimensions of the Energy Union. NECPs have become the primary instrument through which national contributions to EU targets are articulated and assessed.
A central objective of the revision is the evolution of the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) into genuine investment plans that efficiently direct public and private funding towards the energy transition actions. The Commission intends to reinforce their strategic role so that they not only outline policy intentions, but also provide clear, predictable and finance-oriented roadmaps capable of mobilising investments and supporting structural reforms across sectors.
Strengthening NECPs in this way would enhance policy coherence, improve monitoring mechanisms and provide stronger signals to markets and investors.
Relevance for the Building Sector
For the building sector, the revision of the Governance Regulation is particularly significant. NECPs increasingly shape national approaches to energy efficiency, renovation strategies, electrification, renewable integration and decarbonisation pathways.
If NECPs are transformed into more robust investment frameworks, they could offer greater long-term certainty for building-related investments and accelerate the deployment of high-performance technologies and solutions. This is directly relevant to the achievement of EU climate targets, as buildings remain central to reducing energy demand, improving system efficiency and ensuring healthy indoor environments.
A stronger governance structure can therefore contribute to unlocking the full potential of the building sector in the energy transition.
Public Consultation and Stakeholder Workshop
As part of the preparatory phase, the European Commission has launched a 12-week public consultation, open until 12 March 2026. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on how to improve the planning, reporting and coordination mechanisms of the current framework.
In addition, DG ENER and DG CLIMA will organise a technical stakeholder workshop on 3 March 2026 in Brussels to gather input from institutional representatives, Member States and relevant organisations.
These steps form part of the broader evidence-gathering and impact assessment process leading to the legislative proposal.
REHVA Actions
REHVA will actively engage in the revision process by contributing its technical expertise and sectoral knowledge.
In particular, REHVA will contribute to the public consultation, providing input that reflects the technical and practical realities of the building and HVAC sector, and will participate in the stakeholder workshop to exchange views with EU institutions and other stakeholders.
Through these actions, REHVA aims to support a governance framework that effectively prepares the energy and climate policy framework for the decade ahead and ensures that NECPs become credible, investment-oriented instruments driving the energy transition across Europe.