Financing for efficiency: a European overview
At a roundtable held in February 2026 with European institutions, financial bodies and industry representatives, the Commission underlined the urgency of closing the investment gap in energy efficiency as a strategic pillar for climate action, competitiveness and cohesion.
Sustainability and Constraints in the Building Sector under the ZEB Requirements
The study examines the zero-emission building (ZEB) standard and life-cycle carbon reporting for new buildings under EPBD recast, and provides recommendations for supporting policies and cross-sectoral measures to achieving a sustainable, highly efficient, and decarbonised built environment.
EASI ZERo project
EASI ZERo develops bio-based and recycled construction materials to cut buildings’ CO₂ emissions and energy use. The system delivers high thermal performance, easy installation and circular economy benefits, supporting the EU’s Renovation Wave for near-zero-energy buildings.
Financing energy efficiency: a new European push
The European Commission is strengthening the role of financing in the energy transition, proposing new tools to mobilise investment and overcome the barriers that are slowing down building renovation in the EU.
Healthy Buildings, Healthy Lives: Understanding citizens’ perceptions across Europe
A new survey across six European countries presents citizens’ perceptions of indoor conditions, resilience to climate extremes, and priorities for healthier buildings.
Be.SHARE Project Kick-Off
On 22 April 2026, Brussels Environment hosts the Be.SHARE Kick-Off Event, unveiling a carbon-neutral heating and cooling network in the North District. The project, backed by the European Urban Initiative (EUI), brings together EU and regional officials, practitioners, and stakeholders.
Foundations for the future: a new phase for the European Construction Observatory
The webinar of 27 January 2026 presented the new phase of the European Construction Observatory, which strengthens the sector’s data and analytical base to support policy decisions in a context of green, digital and socially inclusive transition.
The A Fighera building: renewable energy and management in residential buildings
The A Fighera case articulates an integrated approach to energy efficiency in collective housing, combining an optimised building envelope, intelligent management and renewable energy sources.
Join the discussion: Planning for resilient and cool cities
Energy Cities’ Community of Practice supports municipal staff in developing sustainable cooling strategies. Through interactive online sessions, cities exchange solutions to keep urban areas liveable while phasing out fossil‑fuel cooling and adapting buildings to a warming climate.
SMARTeeSTORY: three heritage buildings for smart‑ready energy management
SMARTeeSTORY has completed the commissioning phase in its three demonstrator sites in Riga, Granada, and Delft. This stage confirmed that environmental controls, HVAC systems, and digital communication layers operate reliably, preparing each historic building for smart‑ready management.