Council Recommendation on the New European Bauhaus
The Council’s proposal on the New European Bauhaus aims to integrate sustainability, inclusion, and design into urban and construction policies, fostering participation and access to funding to create more innovative, people-centred environments.
Decarbonising buildings and energy districts for the benefit of all: how cities can drive the change
The event 'Decarbonising buildings and energy districts for the benefit of all' that will take place in Vilnius, 27–28 May 2026, explores how cities can deliver EU climate goals by scaling up renovation, improving building performance and integrating district‑level energy planning into local policy.
Energy Poverty Advisory Hub Annual Conference 2026
The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) Annual Conference 2026 will take place in Athens on 17–18 March. Organised by the European Commission with local partners, it will unite policymakers, governments, and experts to share solutions tackling energy poverty through inclusive, people‑centred action.
EUSEW 2026 returns: opportunities for the BUILD UP community
EUSEW's 20th edition will bring Europe’s clean energy community together in Brussels and online. With calls now open for Policy Sessions, EUSEW Awards and a stand at the Energy Fair, stakeholders are invited to contribute solutions on energy efficiency, building renovation, and social inclusion.
Maximising solar self-consumption: exploring a modern and energy efficient system with InEExS
In a six-part blog series, InEExS spotlights solutions to help accelerate Europe’s transition to a smart, resilient, competitive and more efficient energy system. Each blog will explore the solutions, technologies and approaches, from energy communities to the role of blockchain in energy management
LIFE21-CET-SMARTSERV-InEExS Project
The core concept of InEExS is the deployment of integrated energy services across sectors and carriers, as well as the tokenization of energy-saving data on a public blockchain, to facilitate cooperation among market segments and actors.
Eight European Union Member States submit draft National Building Renovation Plans
Eight EU Member States have met the deadline of 31 December 2025 and submitted their draft National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs), marking the first concrete step in implementing the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) framework for the decarbonisation of Europe’s building stock.
European Construction Observatory begins new phase
From 27 January, the European Construction Observatory enters a new phase, to be launched through a webinar enabling stakeholders to review key findings and interact directly with the European Commission in a session of questions and discussion on sector trends, skills needs and policy priorities.
European Commission's communication on New European Bauhaus (NEB)
Discover how the New European Bauhaus drives sustainable neighbourhoods, innovation, and participation to transform urban life in Europe. The communication sets out the main pillars to scale up the NEB, five years after its launch.
New European Bauhaus: from vision to implementation
The New European Bauhaus promotes sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetic spaces, integrating design, innovation, and participation to make the ecological transition a reality in everyday life.