Monitoring & Energy Performance - Brussels
The Brussels workshop on 27 January 2026 explores how digital monitoring can enhance building energy performance. It reviews the legal framework, UK experiences, measured indicators, and practical project insights, offering a comprehensive view of future data‑driven approaches.
Sustainable house in Tangier: positive energy in action
The House of Sustainable Development in Tangier is a building that produces three times the energy it consumes thanks to renewables and bioclimatic design. It combines clean technology and passive solutions to deliver comfort, cut emissions, and showcase the future of energy efficiency.
EU postpones carbon pricing for buildings to 2028 in climate law deal
EU institutions and Member States agreed to postpone the start of Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2) within the European Union, revising the timeline to 2028 in order to integrate the measure into the revised climate law while considering progress reviews and competitiveness.
Invitation to join the High Level Construction Forum initiative
Would you like to take part in the High Level Construction Forum and contribute to EU-level discussions on construction policy priorities, including matters related to building performance and energy efficiency?
Environmental and social impacts across industry sectors
The Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) warns: construction concentrates critical impacts on climate, resources, and labour rights. Cutting emissions, improving conditions, and applying sustainable standards are key to transforming the sector.
Increasing benefit sharing of renewable energy projects
How can we increase social acceptance of renewable energy projects through benefit-sharing mechanisms?
Aligning construction rules with Europe’s green goals
Sustainable transition demands regulatory coherence in construction. The sector relies on materials such as steel and cement, which account for a large share of emissions. Avoiding duplication between new labels and existing standards, key to ensuring sustainable buildings without driving up costs.
COP30 highlights energy waste in buildings and calls for improved efficiency
COP30 highlighted the need to reduce energy waste in buildings through operational optimisation, including AI-based solutions, as a key measure to improve energy efficiency and lower emissions in the built environment.
Submit your urban innovation proposal to the international conference ReSBE 2026
Drive the transformation of the built environment through sustainability and the circular economy. Collaborate with experts to create innovative solutions in design, materials and digitalisation, shaping regenerative and resource-efficient cities.
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD): practical guidance available in all EU languages
The European Commission has published practical guidance in all EU languages to help implement the revised EPBD into national legislation by May 2026, guiding new provisions and the calculation of cost-optimal levels.