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This month, the ToM is 'Smart buildings and smart technologies for energy efficiency'. Be ready for these subtopics:

03/03/2025

Lara González Volpe

This month, the ToM is 'Solutions for the building renovation sector'. Be ready for these subtopics:

01/02/2025

Lara González Volpe

Policy synergies: aligning project results with EPBD and national renovation plans

Explore how citizen‑led renovation aligns with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and national renovation plans. The webinar presents CLR tools—handbooks, advisory and financial modules, legal guidance and crowdfunding models—and pilot insights for inclusive, affordable renovation.

Editorial team

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The beauty of what already exists: the contribution of renovation and repurposing to affordable energy-efficient homes

The document examines housing affordability in Europe and outlines how the renovation and reuse of existing buildings can support both affordability and energy efficiency.

Building Renovation

28/11/2025

Editorial team

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Climate action progress report 2025

The European Commission has released the 2025 Climate Action Progress Report (CAPR), together with a Staff Working Document that provides detailed technical and methodological information.

Fostering Data in the Constructions Sector

Building Renovation

Nearly zero-energy buildings

Energy efficiency technologies and solutions

28/11/2025

Editorial team

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Citizen-led Renovation (CLR) initiative placed people-driven renovation at the heart of the debate

Sustainable Places 2025 highlighted citizens as the driving force of the energy transition. Citizen-led Renovation showcased technical solutions, financial models and digital tools to promote collaborative and sustainable renovations across Europe.

Societal issue where these relate to the energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings

Building Renovation

Energy efficiency technologies and solutions

28/11/2025

Editorial team

Support service for Citizen-led renovation – an EU initiative

Discover how the Support service for Citizen-led renovation (CLR) can assist in overcoming long-standing barriers, empowering communities, and accelerating high-quality, affordable upgrades through practical tools and locally driven approaches.

Smart buildings and districts, and (where relevant) Smart cities

Societal issue where these relate to the energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings

Training and education, capacity building and construction skills for improved energy performance in buildings

Building Renovation

Energy efficiency technologies and solutions

27/11/2025

Editorial team

Inclusive renovation: reaching vulnerable groups and tackling energy poverty

The event will showcase how renovation initiatives can reduce energy poverty and support vulnerable groups. Drawing on lessons from EU projects, it highlights inclusive strategies, practical tools, and local engagement to build fairer, more resilient communities across Europe.

Editorial team

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The Copenhagen Commitment: a pledge from Europe’s energy efficiency, construction and renovation industry

The Copenhagen Commitment, presented during Renovate Europe Day 2025, highlights the need to continue improving energy efficiency in construction across Europe and sets out actions to achieve efficient, affordable, and resilient buildings.

Building Renovation

Energy efficiency technologies and solutions

27/11/2025

Editorial team

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Sustainable buildings: finance reference guide

The International Finance Corporation has recently launched its 'Sustainable Buildings Finance Reference Guide' to support investors and developers in emerging markets seeking to enhance energy efficiency in buildings.

Financial support for energy efficiency in buildings, research and innovation

Energy efficiency technologies and solutions

27/11/2025

Editorial team

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