International Energy Agency (IEA) energy efficiency policy toolkit 2025
The International Energy Agency (IEA) 2025 Toolkit urges governments to adopt Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for buildings, highlighting their power to halve energy use, cut emissions, and improve living conditions through smarter, regulated construction and renovation practices.
National Building Renovations Plans (NBRP): A powerful tool for a just and climate-resilient built environment
Europe’s building stock faces a dual crisis of carbon emissions and energy poverty. National Building Renovation Plans (NBRP) offer a strategic opportunity to decarbonise heating and cooling, while safeguarding vulnerable households and promoting climate resilience.
Energy efficiency directive: a 2030 vision
The European Union has enacted a binding directive to cut final energy consumption by 11.7% by 2030. The legislation mandates public sector leadership, targeted support for vulnerable households, and stricter planning for energy infrastructure.
Eco-friendly housing in the Colombian Caribbean
Guacamayas, located in Puerto Madero (Cartagena), is a terraced housing project designed to Passivhaus standards. It optimises thermal comfort in a tropical climate, reduces energy consumption by up to 90%, and integrates renewable solutions and sustainable materials.
From Inspections to IAQ Measurement: Exploring Databases for Better Indoor Environments
This webinar will introduce three national initiatives that collect and share data to support healthier indoor environments.
European Property Owners’ Perspectives and Experiences on Building Renovation
The UIPI survey, 'European Property Owners’ Perspectives and Experiences on Building Renovation', reflects the views of over 5,500 homeowners and landlords across 32 countries, offering valuable insight into their experiences, motivations, and the challenges faced in undertaking renovation projects.
Energy efficiency improvements across European real estate sector
Europe’s real estate sector is improving its energy efficiency, but progress remains uneven and fragile. What drives change, and what holds it back? Discover the details in the Deepki Index analysis.
Retrofitting buildings: an energy key for Ukraine
Ukraine’s energy reconstruction must go beyond repairing what was lost—it needs to rethink how buildings are designed and built. Improving energy efficiency in buildings can speed up recovery, reduce energy dependence, and enhance quality of life.
2025 Flagship Report: State of EU progress to climate neutrality
Despite growing momentum in Europe’s climate agenda, energy efficiency in buildings remains critically underdeveloped. Renovation rates are sluggish, heat pump uptake is declining, and minimum energy performance standards require stronger enforcement—threatening the EU’s 2050 climate goals.
Energy efficiency reshapes global strategy
Energy efficiency is emerging as a cornerstone of global policy, offering a cost-effective path to sustainability and resilience. This article examines how governments and industries are embracing smarter energy use to meet climate goals and economic challenges.