Smart homes, smarter grids: exploring a modern and energy-efficient system with InEExS
This six‑part InEExS blog series highlights practical solutions driving Europe’s shift towards a smarter, more resilient, and competitive energy system, exploring innovations from local energy communities to emerging tools such as blockchain for energy management.
Carbon negative construction materials
Engineered timber is gaining ground as a material with a carbon‑negative balance. Faced with the limits of steel and cement, rigorous forest management and cleaner processes open a real pathway to reducing emissions in construction.
Green buildings: from boom to stagnation
Interest in green buildings is falling as costs rise and doubts grow about their real performance. A gap between certifications and actual outcomes is undermining confidence, but AI ‑ driven optimisation is emerging as a way to revive the market.
European construction begins to regain momentum in 2026
European construction is starting to emerge from its hiatus. After years of adjustment, 2026 points to a gradual recovery, driven by infrastructure, stabilising housing and public investment, with growth still cautious and uneven across countries.
12 million to transform Europe’s thermal comfort
The New European Bauhaus is launching a €12 million call to support innovative solutions that improve thermal comfort and transform buildings into more efficient, healthier and more resilient spaces.
Una nueva era sostenible para el edificio Spaak del Parlamento Europeo
El Parlamento Europeo impulsa la transformación del edificio Spaak, en Bruselas, en un icono de sostenibilidad para acercarse a un consumo energético casi nulo.
Solar energy takes centre stage in the EU
Solar energy is advancing strongly across Europe thanks to falling costs and its growing role in electricity generation. In 2025 it exceeded capacity targets and became the main source of electricity in June, consolidating itself as a key element of the energy transition.
Communities accelerating Flanders’ energy transition
The community of Flanders is driving energy renovations that bring the region closer to its climate goals. Through the citizen‑led approach, residents gain technical support and confidence to transform old homes into more efficient, future-ready dwellings.
Last call to join the Energy Fair 2026
Submit your application now to take part in the EUSEW 2026 Energy Fair, a space where ideas and projects turn into action and solutions are driven forward to accelerate the transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable Europe.
How install.res is accelerating heat pump deployment in European buildings
An install.res session at the Decarbonisation Summit in Brussels showcased scalable heat pump technologies and business models supporting Europe’s transition to clean, affordable heating.