BENG — Nearly Zero-Energy Building — construction standard since 2021

BENG (Nearly Zero-Energy Building, since 1 January 2021) is the Dutch EPBD implementation for new builds. Three indicators:

1. BENG 1energy demand per m² (≤25 kWh/m²/year residential, ≤50 utility)
2. BENG 2primary fossil energy use (≤25 residential, ≤50-100 utility by function)
3. BENG 3renewable share ≥50% residential, ≥30-50% utility. All three required — failing one = permit refused. Calculation: EPB software based on NTA 8800. Mandatory for: residential, utility, transformation where > 25% of envelope is affected. Not for: light refurbishment without envelope impact. BENG replaced EPC (Energy Performance Coefficient) — stricter and three indicators instead of one. Object to permit assessment or refusal: with municipality within 6 weeks, then administrative court.