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A worker wearing a helmet and a high-visibility vest is standing on a rooftop covered with solar panels, with a city in the background. The sky is cloudy, creating an industrial and modern atmosphere.
Report on the best practices in citizen energy communities and crowdfunding initiatives

Recent examples show how energy communities and crowdfunding are driving the local solar transition, combining social innovation, emerging legal frameworks, and an increasingly active citizenry.

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
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A contemporary brick building with clean lines, surrounded by vegetation and landscaped areas, located next to a road in a semi-urban setting. It stands out for its modern design, with ventilated façades and greenery integrated into the architecture.
When the environment shapes architecture

An office building in Pune, India, demonstrates how passive design, orientation, and natural ventilation can significantly reduce energy demand in challenging climates.

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Three professionals analysing energy data in a building management room, with solar panels visible outside, illustrating EU energy transition efforts.
The EU’s Citizens’ Energy Package: a house built on quicksand?

Discover what the Citizens’ Energy Package (CEP) really means for your projects: lower bills, empowered consumers, clearer rules, and new opportunities for community energy and energy‑efficiency investment.

Policy and regulatory developments at EU, national or regional levels
Societal issue where these relate to the energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings
Financial support for energy efficiency in buildings, research and innovation
Energy efficiency technologies and solutions
Green Building Solutions
Heating, Ventilation and Cooling
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A modern architectural complex with several interconnected buildings, surrounded by green spaces, water features, and recreational areas in an urban setting. It stands out for its landscaped terraces, glass façades, and sustainable design integrated into the city.
Shopping centres towards lower impact

The renovation of a shopping centre in Beijing reconfigures urban space through opening up to the exterior, landscape integration, and an architectural narrative based on light and local culture.

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The image shows a row of tall residential buildings with many repeating balconies and windows. The sky is cloudy and takes up much of the upper part of the scene.
Guiding framework: Minimum Energy Performance Standards for the worst performing public buildings

A practical framework for Member States to drive deep public renovations through Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), combining technical rigour, clear governance, and sustained financial support. 

Energy Performance Certification, Building Renovation Passports, Smart Readiness and Energy
Fostering Data in the Constructions Sector
Policy and regulatory developments at EU, national or regional levels
Building Renovation
Financial support for energy efficiency in buildings, research and innovation
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Empowering local authorities to accelerate energy communities: the LIFE-BECKON support framework

From fragmented initiatives to scalable models, the LIFE-BECKON framework equips local authorities with the tools, knowledge and partnerships needed to unlock the full potential of energy communities (ECs).

Policy and regulatory developments at EU, national or regional levels
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
Energy efficiency technologies and solutions
Green Building Solutions
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INNOBuild2026
INNOBUILD 2026 Conference

INNOBuild, taking place on 20–22 May in Poland, will explore innovations in building decarbonisation and energy systems. The conference will focus on retrofitting strategies and sustainable, comfortable and healthy buildings, bringing together experts from across Europe.

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