What cities can learn from drOp: a practical guide to neighbourhood renovation in Europe
The project drOp has developed an integrated renovation methodology for transforming ageing social housing districts. Through co-governance, digital tools and local economic development strategies, the project shows how neighbourhoods can progress even without major renovation budgets.
Learn, Plan, Act: Building Local Capacities to Deliver Integrated Energy and Climate Plans
The closing event of the IN‑PLAN and PLAN4CET LIFE‑CET projects will highlight local action and collaboration across Europe. Regions and cities will showcase tools, stories, and partnerships that embed energy and climate priorities into spatial planning, accelerating the clean energy transition.
The Festival of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) 2026
The New European Bauhaus Festival 2026, held in Brussels on 9–13 June, will explore democratic engagement, affordable housing, and sustainable design. With Forum, Fair, Fest, and Satellite events it offers a creative space to reimagine Europe’s built environment for inclusive communities.
Improving the energy performance of buildings and tackling the housing crisis together in European cities: Executive summary
The Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy (IEECP) has released an executive summary to improve building energy performance in European cities. Renovation programmes can reduce energy consumption and bills, improve health and comfort, and support local job creation.
The business case for digital building logbooks: Cirdax
The Demo‑BLog project has released the CIRDAX Business‑Case Factsheet, which documents the use of CIRDAX as a digital building materials logbook (DBL) in the Netherlands and other pilot regions.
The race for fossil-free buildings
The report 'The heat transition: Inside the race to break free from fossil fuels in buildings' highlights the enormous challenge of decarbonising building heating in Europe and the United Kingdom, as part of the necessary 'heat transition' — or Wärmewende in Germany.
Healthy homes for all: challenges and lessons learnt on supporting energy-poor households
This paper explores what stands between energy-poor households and energy-efficient homes and the solutions that could bridge the gap.
RENOVERTY Framework Policy Paper
The RENOVERTY project has issued the Framework Policy Paper, drawing on insights from its pilot experiences to establish policy principles for rural building renovation.
Call launched for European Sustainable Energy Week 2026 sessions and awards
Are you ready to engage with the 2026 EUSEW programme — Europe’s reference for energy-efficiency and clean-energy innovation — taking place from 9 to 11 June in Brussels?
Cooling and energy poverty in Greece
Greece faces challenges due to the growing demand for cooling and energy poverty. Discover sustainable solutions and the role of the CoolLIFE project in the full interview.