Expert talk: Miriam Navarro
This month, we delve into 'Renovation passports as catalysts for deep building renovation' with Miriam Navarro, Financial Manager and Head of the International R&D&I Department at the Valencia Institute of Building (IVE).
LIFE21-CET-POLICY-OdysseeMure fit-4-55 Project
ODYSSEE-MURE aims at supporting policy makers in the EU Commission, Member States (MS), and Energy Community (EnC) countries to implement the framework of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) as efficiently as possible at the national level.
The invisible barrier to implementing the EPBD: data gaps in the building sector
This article examines the hidden data gaps limiting the success of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and presents practical, policy-relevant insights to improve actual building energy performance.
ENERGATE: Report of the final European Event
The ENERGATE final event showed how data standardisation and digital platforms can facilitate the financing of building renovation, connecting projects with investors and reducing risks to accelerate the Renovation Wave in Europe.
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.
ENERGATE: Standardisation activities and policy recommendations
ENERGATE D6.2 report details standardisation activities and policy integration within the digital platform for financing energy efficiency in buildings and presents recommendations to accelerate energy renovations.
10+2 false beliefs about the EPBD
The EU buildings legislation – also referred to as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) –aims at achieving a fully decarbonised building stock by 2050, but is often misunderstood in terms of what it provides and its implications for citizens’ homes.
Supporting consumers through renovation: the growing role of One-Stop Shops
One-Stop-Shops (OSSs) are driving Europe’s Renovation Wave by turning renovation plans into action. Drawing on examples from the LIFE Clean Energy Transition programme and other EU initiatives, this article explores their business models and showcases concrete OSS initiatives across Europe.
