To sell or rent homes in the UK, it is mandatory to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). How can you make homes more energy efficient and thus save on the energy bills? There are several steps you can take. Properties with higher energy efficiency rating are generally more attractive

As the EU-funded RES4BUILD project enters its final year, two pilot systems will undergo testing to investigate and fine-tune the project’s integrated energy solutions. With the recent focus on reducing dependence on external fossil fuels and accelerating the green transition in the European Union (REPowerEU Plan), RES4BUILD hopes its research can support the move to a clean energy future. The project is developing integrated renewable energy-based solutions tailored to the needs of users and installers with the aim of increasing uptake of such solutions for heating and cooling in buildings.

How much can an energy positive building produce? How this surplus of energy can support the community? There are three main steps to reach these expectations which allows to more easily reach the energy efficiency and clean energy goals. Read more in the following case study in Norway.

As EU Member States take every day some steps towards renewable and energy efficient solutions, Austria is banning the installation of gas boilers from 2023 and pushing towards switching to renewable energy sources. The Austrian government is also offering subsidies for households willing to implement these renovations.