Urban heat calls for tailored solutions
European cities are facing a growing challenge from extreme heat. Adapting to this reality requires a combination of passive solutions, urban planning and local strategies that improve thermal comfort without increasing energy consumption.
Decarbonisation is accelerating, but it is not enough
The climate transition of Europe’s building stock is making progress, but unevenly. In a recent interview with BPIE, Essam Elnagar explains why the data calls for caution and where future efforts should be focused.
Carbon markets to accelerate building decarbonisation
Carbon markets have the potential to become a key source of finance for the decarbonisation of buildings. However, their successful development depends on robust methodologies, reliable data and institutional frameworks that ensure the integrity of carbon credits.
Brussels advances clean heating and cooling plans beyond fossil gas
Brussels is developing a long-term approach to decarbonising heating and cooling, combining neighbourhood-level planning with projects such as the Be.SHARE district heating and cooling network.
15 consigli per ridurre l'uso dell'aria condizionata in casa
Quali accorgimenti sarebbe opportuno seguire per ridurre l'uso dell'aria condizionata e migliorare efficienza energetica delle nostre case?
Europe looks to hybrid construction to build faster, cheaper and greener
A debate among policymakers and industry representatives highlighted hybrid construction as a way to expand housing supply, improve competitiveness and support Europe’s environmental objectives, enabling more effective responses to growing demand.
PEEB contributes to regional cooperation on building energy efficiency at the Energy Community’s EECG meeting
The Programme for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB) presented its work on energy‑efficient buildings at the 41st Meeting of the Energy Community’s Energy Efficiency Coordination Group (EECG), highlighting support for policies, financing and capacity‑building.
EU Building Stock Observatory workshop at eceee: towards a building-stock data hub
A recent workshop at the eceee Summer Study examined how the EU Building Stock Observatory could evolve into a more practical and comprehensive data hub for evidence‑based buildings policy.
New Electrification Action Plan and review of the EU Emissions Trading System
The European Commission has presented a new Electrification Action Plan and a reform of the Emissions Trading System to accelerate the energy transition, strengthen industrial competitiveness and promote the uptake of electric solutions across buildings, transport and industry.
The Commission calls for progress on the transposition of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against all 27 EU Member States for failing to fully transpose the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.