The aim of the Directive is to reduce energy consumption in buildings by laying down national minimum energy performance standards for new buildings and major renovations of larger existing buildings.
Direktiivi eesmärk on vähendada hoonete energiatarvet; selleks nähakse ette riiklikud energiatõhususe miinimumnormid uutele hoonetele ja samuti suurematele olemasolevatele hoonetele nende ulatuslikuma renoveerimise korral.