Cleaner district heating for 11 municipalities in Serbia
11 municipalities in Serbia have signed a memorandum to improve district heating and cooling and energy efficiency. The funds which will be sent by Switzerland, the EU and the EPBD, and will be utilized to enable the implementation of heat pumps, geothermal, solar thermal, biogas, biomass and waste heat.
Experts propose solutions towards sustainable heritage management
European experts from Switzerland, Norway and Iceland have been studying and mapping the impact of climate change on cultural heritage. The aim is to find ways to strenghten cultural heritage resilience in the face of the effects of climate change.
Does Italy´s renovation "Superbonus" have a future?
The so-called "Superbonus" for building renovations aims at boosting the Italian economy by providing incentives aimed at improving building energy efficiency. However, it requires strict administrative oversight and the decision to keep has been debated by political parties.
Call for pilot cities as a test bed for climate neutrality is now open!
Open call for cities to apply to Pilot Cities Programme which is part of the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities (“EU Cities Mission”), providing €32 million in grants and hands-on support to cities. These piloting activities will turn cities into test beds for climate neutrality and scaling up through a twinning programme.
Why mass timber is having a moment in construction
Humans have discovered new and sustainable ways to manipulate wood for higher-efficiency buildings. Mass timber – made of softwoods like pine and spruce – is fabricated to form larger sections. These fit together to form sturdy, environmentally friendly structures.
Indoor Air Quality Is a Key Component of Green Buildings
The green movement cannot be ignored in modern construction. Builders consider numerous elements when creating an eco-friendly structure, but one of the nonnegotiables is indoor air quality.
LIFE CET Call 2022 supports “Strategies and training interventions enabling a decarbonised building stock”
As part of the LIFE Clean Energy Transition call 2022, a topic supports the rebooting of the BUILD UP Skills initiative at the national level as well as upskilling and reskilling of building professionals at all levels of the value chain.
Deadline on 16th November!
LIFE DoppelPlus supports the energy transition and energy bills cuts for low-income households
The LIFE DoppelPlus team advised low-income households in Tyrol on how to minimise energy costs and adopt a more climate-friendly approach to everyday life. This initiative has helped those countries to contribute to the EU’s climate targets for 2030 and 2050.
How Helsinki is proceeding with its carbon reduction plan
Helsinki has established an ambitious target of carbon neutrality by 2030, but it is currently not on track to reach it. For this reason the municipality has introduced new measures on mobility, construction and energy to respect the set target.