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Energy Performance Certification and Energy Labelling

Contributions in this theme (425)

Detached single family house in Aegina, Greece

The project is the design and construction of a 149.74 sq.m. off-grid passive house on Aegina Island, Greece, featuring energy-efficient systems, renewable energy generation, and a steel structure for fast construction, certified as Passive House Premium.

Case study

02/12/2024

The EU Building Stock Observatory factsheet

The BSO factsheet offers a concise overview of key indicators on the EU’s building stock, covering features like building numbers, energy use, emissions, and social aspects.

Publication

02/12/2024

Activate Your SECAP: Hands-on training on Energy Performance Contracting

Join Part II of the Covenant of Mayors ‘Activate your SECAP' webinar series, which will explore Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) and how it empowers local authorities to enhance energy efficiency across their municipality.

Event

29/11/2024

PER limits for the three Passive House Classes.

The Passive House Classes: Classic, Plus and Premium

Renewable energy is the ideal complement to the efficiency of the Passive House Standard. In order to provide guidance for this combination, the Passive House Institute offers three tiers for its building certification: Classic, Plus and Premium.

News

28/11/2024

The top of a high rise building with the sky behind it

120 million metric tons of CO2 saved and other inspiring LEED-related numbers

The USGBC's 2024 Impact Report highlights LEED's role in promoting sustainable buildings, saving over 120 million metric tons of CO2, with over 195,000 projects globally, and outlines future goals for accelerating decarbonisation and fostering resilient, equitable communities.

Publication

28/11/2024

UK landlords face challenges in meeting EPC 'C' targets, study reveals

Research from Foundation Home Loans reveals that two-thirds of UK landlords own properties are not meeting the government's proposed EPC 'C' targets, with many planning upgrades to comply by 2030, funding them through savings or rent increases.

News

22/11/2024

Consecuencias de un certificado energético incorrecto

La jornada ‘Consecuencias de un certificado energético incorrecto’ analizará desde distintos ángulos los certificados energéticos, ejemplificando buenas prácticas y detallando las responsabilidades y consecuencias de su incumplimiento.

Event

20/11/2024