Unlocking the power of smart energy: a new era in efficiency, flexibility and innovation
The event will address critical topics such as integrating blockchain, AI, and big data into energy services, overcoming financial and regulatory barriers, and fostering collaboration across sectors to deliver scalable energy solutions.
LIFE23-CET-SOCIALNRG Project
Sustainable options for community-based low-income renewable energy.
Urban Mining and the INBUILT initiative
The construction industry in Europe is adopting circular economy principles like Urban Mining to reduce waste, with the INBUILT project mapping initiatives and promoting sustainability.
Speeding up the implementation of Zero-Emission Buildings and Neighbourhoods through targeted financial policies
This paper puts forward 10 key policy recommendations for national and regional policy makers for overcoming financial barriers for building renovation and transforming existing buildings into zero emission or positive energy neighbourhoods by 2050.
Energy poverty in the Netherlands: trends and mitigation
Research by the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) and Statistics Netherlands (CBS) found that 400,000 households faced energy poverty in 2023, with government measures mitigating a larger rise.
IWG5 Buildings Call for chair, co-chair and task force members
The IWG5 Buildings task force provides input for the second update of IWG5’s implementation plan.
Innovative simulation models for building performance and control
This article describes the process of BPS modelling, lessons learned, and best practices from the use case in SMARTeeSTORY.
Cooler Finance: Mobilising Investment for the Developing World’s Sustainable Cooling Needs
This report by IFC and UNEP predicts the sustainable cooling market in developing economies will double to $600 billion annually by 2050, highlighting the need for financing and collaboration.
The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy
The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy is a free online programme designed to upskill built environment professionals in low-carbon and regenerative design, featuring a curriculum developed by leading experts and institutions to promote sustainability in the construction industry.
Can painted roofs save lives?
A study found that painting London’s roofs white could have saved hundreds of lives during the hot summer of 2018 by reducing temperatures, while solar panels could have further cooled the city and generated significant energy.