The European Parliament has adopted a position to revise the EU's legislative framework on fluorinated gases (F-gases) emissions, with the aim of reducing F-gas emissions to meet EU and global climate goals. MEPs want to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) on the EU market from 2039 onwards and achieve a full HFC production and consumption phase-out by 2050.

Today, the European Parliament adopted its position on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The amendments passed with 343 votes in favor, 216 against, and 78 abstentions. The amendments include higher ambitions on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) requirements and renovation rates. The most notable provisions in the amendments are more ambitious IEQ requirements, stricter Minimum...