Topic of the Month (November 2026)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
The November Topic of the Month focuses on NBRPs at a pivotal moment, just ahead of the 31 December 2026 deadline for Member States to submit their final plans under the recast EPBD.
- From LTRS to NBRPs
- Assessing the first draft NBRPs: strengths, gaps and lessons learned
- Financing the renovation transition
- Governance, implementation and local delivery
…and more!
- Policy and regulatory developments at EU, national or regional levels
- Societal issue where these relate to the energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings
- Training and education, capacity building and construction skills for improved energy performance in buildings
- Zero-emission buildings
- Building Renovation
- Financial support for energy efficiency in buildings, research and innovation
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Efficient Buildings Europe calls for housing policy simplification to preserve energy efficiency standards while facilitating finance, renovation and protection for vulnerable households.
Publication
A new position paper calls for long-term targets, stronger governance, financing mechanisms and digitalisation to support building decarbonisation and reduce energy demand across the EU.
Publication
Ireland has simplified its energy performance certificates and is advancing a national whole-life carbon framework, although challenges remain around renovation, worst-performing buildings, and accessibility.
Publication
A new report from the EPBD.wise project presents lessons and recommendations to help Member States translate the 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive into coherent national implementation frameworks.
Publication
ComActivate analyses how to consolidate local renovation centres in Central and Eastern Europe, combining technical support, stable funding and local proximity to turn European energy and climate objectives into concrete action.
Publication
The European Commission’s October infringements package addresses several breaches of energy legislation, including delays by nine countries in submitting their National Building Renovation Plans.
News
Un estudio nacional analiza la eficiencia energética del parque residencial español y la evolución de la certificación en 2025.
News
German civil society groups urge changes to demolition rules and building codes to reduce emissions and promote refurbishment over new construction.
News
Suomessa valmistellaan merkittävää energiatodistusten uudistusta, jossa rakennusten energiatehokkuus kytketään entistä tiiviimmin perusparannuksiin, uusiutuvaan energiaan ja elinkaaren aikaiseen hiilijalanjälkeen.
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The European Commission sets out how to put the new EPBD into practice, from minimum standards and residential renovation to financing, energy performance certificates and zero-emission buildings.
Publication