How to make energy markets work for consumers and deliver affordable bills: Consumer energy policy into the 2030s
An agenda to place consumers at the heart of the energy transition, with more transparent markets, energy-efficient homes and equitable access to clean technologies.
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.
Renewables and efficiency: EU energy transition essentials
Electrification will be key to phasing out fossil fuels, but it will only be effective if it goes hand in hand with renewable energy, energy efficiency and policies that support clean technologies.
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.
National cooling action plan methodology for the MENA region
The United Nations Environment Programme has published a methodology to support countries in the Middle East and North Africa in developing National Cooling Action Plans aligned with their climate and development objectives.
Habitat Lab and the evolution of the building
Habitat Lab transforms a former 1950s cafeteria into a training and innovation space that combines refurbishment and extension to demonstrate sustainable construction solutions under real operating conditions.
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.
Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2025–2026: key messages
What is holding back the decarbonisation of the built environment? Five key messages summarise the current state of the buildings and construction sector worldwide and the priorities for accelerating its transition.
Efficient cooling with groundwater heat pumps and solar PV: a practical university case study
Discover how a hybrid cooling system combining a groundwater heat pump and rooftop photovoltaic (PV) can cut energy use, boost heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) efficiency, and deliver low-carbon, resilient building performance in real-world university applications.
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.