DHC Market Outlook 2026: The heat transition in action
The DHC Market Outlook 2026 reveals how Europe’s district heating and cooling sector is cutting reliance on imported fossil fuels by scaling renewable solutions. This event showcases the heat transition, highlighting technologies, policies and market trends shaping a resilient energy future.
EU rules to improve building energy performance enter into force
New EU rules aim to modernise buildings, reduce energy use and support the transition towards a zero‑emission building stock.
Global heating market trends point to gradual transition in building decarbonisation
BSRIA’s latest market assessment outlines stabilisation in global heating demand and early signs of heat pump growth within building replacement activity.
Common taxonomy to improve tracking of heat pumps in buildings
The International Energy Agency presents a framework to harmonise the classification and reporting of heat pumps used for heating and cooling in buildings.
ReLIFE: Tools and Funding for Energy Renovation
This workshop explores how technical modelling, financial assessment and digital tools can work together to guide deep energy renovation. Participants will discover how the ReLIFE platform helps shape renovation choices through scenario testing, cost analysis and practical design support.
Lost in translation: harmonising Europe’s energy efficiency Babel of data
Across Europe, fragmented data and mismatched systems undermine building renovation efforts. A shared data model and a web application aim to align energy certificates and drive coordinated action.
Ireland advances EPBD transposition with a revised Building Energy Rating system
Ireland updates its Building Energy Rating (BER) system and incorporates key elements of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
New brochure on building automation for energy efficient and sustainable buildings
REHVA and eu.bac have released a brochure outlining how EN ISO 52120‑1 supports EU sustainability requirements through automation functions for heating, cooling, heat pumps and ventilation.