Why Dutch real estate is ahead on EPBD IV
In the Netherlands, complying with EU energy law and earning a BREEAM-NL sustainability certificate are no longer two separate jobs. The Dutch Green Building Council and BRE have designed the certification so it scores buildings on the same data the regulator already requires.
Current trends and future directions for addressing multi-domain occupant demands in building automation and control systems
Building automation and control systems (BACS) are central to energy performance and occupant comfort in non-residential buildings. However, comfort in buildings is not defined by a single factor; it combines several aspects such as temperature, lighting, air quality, and acoustics.
France advances building sector electrification amid fossil fuel supply pressures
France outlines measures to reduce fossil fuel use in buildings through electrification, clean heating technologies and revised energy policies.
Energy poverty in Europe: how can EU social, housing and climate policies deliver a fair transition?
This event explores how energy poverty can be more coherently addressed across EU social, housing, and climate policies. Speakers will examine policy gaps, data challenges and opportunities to ensure the green transition remains socially balanced and broadly supported.
‘The bigger question is not whether the technology can scale, but how fast the ecosystem around it can adapt’
Building conversations up with... Kristian Strand, President of Danfoss Climate Solutions.
Energy Performance Certificates: Development of EPC Policy Guidelines for Bulgaria
Bulgaria is adapting its Energy Performance Certificates to the new EPBD through an agenda focused on quality, digitalisation and public trust. The reform seeks to turn EPCs into a more useful tool for building renovation and decision-making.
HP4ALL focused on developing the specialized skills required across the entire heat pump value chain, to ensure high-quality installations and optimal energy performance. By creating a standardized Competency Framework and a comprehensive digital Knowledge Hub, the initiative successfully trained and upskilled technical professionals across EU. The project effectively bridged the gap between supply and demand, equipping installers with advanced technical competencies while empowering end-users to recognize and request highly skilled workmanship.
BUSI2030 aimed to future-proof the Irish construction workforce by updating the national skills roadmap to meet the country's 2030 climate and energy targets. The project successfully conducted a deep dive into the sector's training needs, focusing on deep retrofit, NZEB, and heat pump installations. As a valuable resource for experts today, the project provides a clear, actionable strategy and updated market data to guide the immediate development of specialized upskilling and reskilling programs.
BUPS Poland tackled the urgent need for a highly qualified building workforce in Poland to meet the 2030 energy efficiency targets. By conducting a detailed analysis of the local labor market, the initiative successfully pinpointed the exact skills gaps hindering sustainable building renovations. As a lasting resource, the project offers a robust national roadmap that training providers can currently leverage to develop effective, future-proof upskilling programs for construction workers.
INSTRUCT focused on demonstrating the direct link between highly skilled construction workers and the actual energy performance of buildings to boost market demand for qualified professionals. The project developed specialized training programs, established mutual recognition frameworks for energy skills, and promoted the use of digital worker skills passports. As a result, the project successfully upskilled personnel across the entire construction supply chain while providing concrete evidence to stakeholders that investing in trained workers leads to higher quality, energy-efficient building renovations.