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A portal to foster knowledge sharing about energy efficiency and renewable energy related to the building and construction sector in Europe.
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An initiative focusing on increasing the number of trained and qualified construction professionals across Europe.
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Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

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European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025

The 19th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), Europe’s largest gathering dedicated to renewables and energy efficiency, is set to take place from 10–12 June 2025 in a hybrid format.

Event

Join BUILD UP at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025 in Brussels!

BUILD UP will be present at EUSEW, reinforcing its leadership as the largest European community in energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. Visit us and learn how to promote your work!

News

19/05/2025

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) warns: World off track to meet 2030 energy targets

The new IRENA's report reveals that a fundamental transformation is needed in how we design, construct, and rehabilitate buildings. It calls for urgent and coordinated action to meet climate goals and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable built environment.

Publication

16/05/2025

Is Europe meeting Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings targets?

A new report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) reveals uneven progress among countries, highlighting the urgency to accelerate energy efficiency efforts to meet the 2050 climate goals.

Publication

15/05/2025

EU launches green push: New European facility empowers local energy communities through LIFE Programme

The European Commission has unveiled a new financial and technical support aimed at accelerating the deployment of local energy communities, key players in the shift towards a decentralised, resilient, and citizen-led energy system.

News

14/05/2025

Mind the gap! Shaping skills for the DHC transition

The skills gap is real -but so is the opportunity. Discover how the DHC Academy and Skills4DHC are building the foundations for a skilled, future-proof workforce, and share your views on where the sector should focus next.

Event

Training for tomorrow: Equipping the heat pump sector with essential skills

This session will explore how the SKILLSAFE EU and Smart-Pumps projects are contributing to accelerate the energy transition, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Event

Call for Experts to support LIFE Clean Energy Transition

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is looking for expert profiles, including on energy performance of buildings to evaluate proposals submitted under the LIFE Clean Energy Transition (LIFE CET) programme.

News

06/05/2025

Schools face barriers to low carbon heating despite strong support for net zero

Net Zero ambitions meet low carbon hurdles for UK schools

This summary underscores the pressing need for targeted interventions to overcome the technical, infrastructural, and financial hurdles in the drive towards full heat decarbonisation in UK schools.

Publication

07/05/2025

Co-creating Europe’s Positive Energy Districts!

Call for demonstrators: Join PEDvolution in advancing interoperable solutions for Positive Energy Districts

PEDvolution project is launching an open call for demonstrators. This call invites cities, municipalities, and local energy stakeholders to test and validate PEDvolution’s seven cutting-edge solutions designed to support the evolving needs of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs).

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05/05/2025

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