‘Skills must be treated as a core pillar of the energy transition’
Building conversations up with... Nishant Karve, Environment Research Engineer at Daikin and Project Coordinator of the LIFE SKILLSAFE-EU Project.
Global report shows slowdown in building sector decarbonisation despite efficiency gains
A new UNEP and GlobalABC report highlights rising emissions from buildings, continued material demand and the need for stronger action to align the sector with climate goals.
Organisations call for a future-proof post-2030 EU energy framework
A coalition of European organisations has issued a joint letter urging the EU to strengthen its post‑2030 energy framework to enhance security, affordability and resilience.
17th BUILD UP Skills European exchange meeting: highlights video
How can skills initiatives support the clean energy transition in Europe's building sector? A new video recap highlights key discussions from the 17th BUILD UP Skills European Exchange Meeting, held in Brussels and bringing together over 70 participants from 31 LIFE Clean Energy Transition projects.
Heat Pumps on Subscription (HPoS): a service-based pathway to decarbonising leased buildings in Europe
This article explores how subscription-based heat pump models can unlock cost-effective, scalable, clean heating solutions for leased buildings, addressing investment barriers while enhancing performance, comfort, and energy efficiency.
Modernisation of the built environment in Slovenia
The refurbishment of a residential and office building dating from 1982 in Ravne na Koroškem, in Slovenia, is presented as an example of industrialised deep renovation aimed at improving the energy performance of an existing multi-family building.
Europe faces rising cooling needs as extreme heat exposes limitations in building performance
The article, published in 'Enlite' and authored by Marine Cornelis, founder of Next Energy Consumer, highlights how increasing temperatures are intensifying demand for cooling and revealing gaps in efficiency, access and energy affordability.
Positive energy neighbourhoods (PENs) in practice: evidence from Genk, Pamplona and Tartu
Three European cities are applying neighbourhood‑scale renovation, renewable energy systems and co‑creation to support the development of Positive Energy Neighbourhoods.
Heat pumps: The heart of a secure Europe
Heat pumps are presented by the EHPA as a key element for reducing gas demand, improving system flexibility and supporting Europe’s long‑term energy objectives.
Comparing the performance of exhaust-air and air-source heat pumps in Luxembourg housing
A Luxembourg-based simulation study compares exhaust-air and air-source heat pumps in a residential building, highlighting differences in electricity consumption and the importance of technology selection and system sizing.