Policy recommendations for sustainable plus energy neighbourhoods
Sustainable plus energy neighbourhoods (SPENs) have multiple benefits for decarbonisation and improved wellbeing for citizens. This briefing provides an overview of gaps and barriers for the uptake of SPENs and policy recommendations focused on four countries.
The negotiation process for the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
The EPBD has entered the last EU legislation process where a trilogue negotiation between the Council and Parliament is taking place. The briefing highlights where the institutions stand at the start of the process and how they can improve the directive.
The importance of sustainable and affordable housing
In this new report WorldGBC highlight why sustainable and affordable housing matters and how they are the key to tackle climate change and the need for more housing and more adequate buildings.
The toolkit for cities on emergency energy saving measures
The toolkit is part of the Cities Energy Saving Sprint and its goal is to build on the emergency energy saving measures adopted by local authorities in Europe.
The EU heat pump goals could significantly reduce our energy bills
A fast implementation of heat pumps in Europe could lead to multiple benefits, such as cutting bills and gas imports, boosting health, jobs and GDP, while also tackling energy poverty.
Energy services to tackle energy poverty in 5 pilot areas
Energy services are important to tackle energy poverty, however they need to be well defined and economically viable. PowerUP project has developed different innovative business models in 5 pilot areas to generate energy efficiency and renewable energy while also tackling energy poverty.
How do occupants perceive and interact with a building?
In this article the author explains his personal research experience of building performance starting from building technologies and building science to a transdisciplinary approach understanding occupants´ perceptions and interaction with buildings.
The implementation status of renewable technologies for energy transition
Global investments in renewables have reached a record high, but needs more equitable distribution among countries. In fact, such disparities have been increasing significantly over the last six years.
The New European Bauhaus Compass for decision and project-makers
The New European Bauhaus Compass is a guiding framework to support the application of NEB principles.
A guide for public authorities to stimulate demand for circular construction skills
H2020 BUS-GoCircular project, aims to raise awareness about the role of policy makers to enhance circular construction skills by analysing good practices and replicable examples in Europe.