Environmental and energy impact of the EPBD in residential buildings in cold Mediterranean zones: The case of Spain

•Compliance with EPBD in Spain (CTE-DB-HE) ensures major energy savings in buildings.•The total energy demand of the building can be reduced by up to 150.22kWh/m2year.•Non-renewable primary energy consumption rating can be changed from E to B.•An increase from a rating of E to B in CO2 emissions can...

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