EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) Platform recently announced the launch of HARMONAC, a three year action tackling the harmonisation of air-conditioning inspection and audit procedures in the tertiary building sector. 

Within the action field trials of inspection and audit procedures will be implemented in order to support the preparation of legislation under the EPBD and pave the way for a fully functional inspection market across Europe.

According to the entity’s press release, EU Member States are obliged to introduce compulsory air conditioning inspections under Article 9 of the EPBD. Robust information on the energy savings to be made from various aspects of the inspection process will be produced and incorporated in tools and educational material to support implementation in the Member States.

This project is supported by the EU IEE Programme and builds on and complements the completed AUDITAC project.