Best practices for empowering industry and buildings
The ENERGIZE project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of cooperative energy models in industrial areas across Europe to align with the Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2050 Scenario.
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Advancing energy renovations through digitalisation: A critical review of EU policies and instruments
The latest paper in Energy & Buildings dives into the EU's digitalisation efforts for energy renovations.
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Manifesto 2025: Building tomorrow’s Europe today
The Construction 2050 Alliance recently introduced its Manifesto 2025 at the High-Level Construction Forum in Brussels.
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New study assesses real-world energy efficiency of heat pumps in residential buildings
Heat pumps are becoming more common in our homes, and it’s key to ensure their correct performance. A landmark study of over 1,000 heat pumps highlights the performance shortfalls and sizing issues that construction professionals must address to ensure energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in residential buildings.
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MeetMED Project: Cooling challenges in Mediterranean cities
The meetMED project (Mitigation Enabling Energy Transition in the Mediterranean region) is an EU-funded initiative aimed at bolstering energy security across countries like Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia.
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Comparison of the Carbon Payback Period (CPP) of insulation materials and existing external walls in European countries
The article presents a comprehensive comparison and calculation of the Carbon Payback Period (CPP) for selected insulation materials, combined with selected typical building partitions, and shows how quickly the payback period of greenhouse gases in the production of insulation materials is completed.
Kajetan Sadowski
Empowering local energy solutions: The role of Energy Communities and distribution system operators
Energy Communities (ECs) enable collective, citizen-led energy initiatives, promoting clean energy, energy efficiency, and local benefits, while Local Distribution System Operators (LDSOs) play a key role in supporting their development and success.
Luca Papapietro
A field study explores the phenomenon of overheating in low-energy buildings
Imagine building a low-energy home, designed to save energy and be comfortable. But what if, instead, it became unbearably hot?
Luca Papapietro
Investigating thermal comfort and air quality perceptions in Mediterranean schools
This study highlights how temperature influences students' thermal comfort and air quality perceptions in classrooms, with minimal impact from CO2 levels, emphasising the need for improved ventilation strategies in Mediterranean climates.
Luca Papapietro
Which smart window is smarter? Comparing efficiency of two different kinds of thermotropic smart windows
Thermotropic (TT) smart windows, especially those with blinds, enhance energy efficiency and daylight comfort, achieving up to 18.9% energy savings by dynamically regulating solar energy.
Luca Papapietro