Collective renovation: a boost for citizen action
Citizen-led renovation in Catalonia is progressing with uneven momentum: an enormous potential that can only be fully unlocked through strong local alliances and collective models capable of bringing order to a still fragmented market.
Transforming cities: an exploratory research journey on the EU Green Transition
A Joint Research Centre report analyses how cities contribute to the EU green transition, identifying conditions that support zero‑emission goals and energy‑efficient urban systems.
From design to optimisation: digital intelligence for next-generation heat networks
Digital innovation is reshaping district heating and cooling (DHC). This webinar presents two complementary solutions that accelerate network design and enhance operational decision‑making, showing how advanced modelling and optimisation can enable smarter, scalable, and low‑carbon DHC systems.
LiveBetter launches to accelerate deep renovation across Europe
The LiveBetter project officially launches with an ambitious mission: to accelerate deep renovation across Europe through better data, smarter digital solutions, and stronger cross-sector collaboration.
EIB supports investment opportunities in the decarbonisation of buildings
The EU and the EIB present a €3 billion facility to support investment in the decarbonisation of buildings, with a focus on heating, cooling, and energy‑efficiency measures within the new ETS2 system.
EPBD in action: EU priorities and Spain’s roadmap debated at the BUILD UP board of ambassadors meeting
How can EPBD targets translate into stable market signals? At its 2026 meeting in Madrid, the BUILD UP Board of Ambassadors analysed Spain’s National Building Renovation Plan, certification reform and the readiness of the building sector to deliver at scale.
From lighthouse pilots to legacy scaling Positive Energy Districts (PED) across Europe
The ATELIER Final Conference brings together cities, partners and stakeholders to reflect on six years of developing Positive Energy Districts. Through storytelling and interactive sessions, the event explores lessons learned, replication strategies and future pathways toward climate neutrality.
Scalable solutions to defossilise the building stock
ZEROit accelerates Nuremberg’s energy transition through holistic, replicable pathways for decarbonising municipal buildings. The first Follower Event on 5 March presents project insights, tools, and opportunities for stakeholders to join the free, non‑binding ZEROit Follower Network.
BUILD UP Skills (BUS) United Communities of Practice officially launched
The LIFE-funded BUS United initiative has officially launched seven Communities of Practice to strengthen sustainable energy skills across Europe’s construction sector. BUILD UP will support visibility and engagement by providing access via a dedicated portal section.
Evaluating embodied carbon in heat network projects
As heat networks grow across Europe, understanding their climate impact requires looking beyond operational emissions. This session presents new guidance for assessing embodied carbon in heat network projects, supporting whole‑life evaluation and more sustainable infrastructure decisions.