A citizen’s guide to energy citizenship
A guide that empowers citizens to lead the energy transition, driving local action, clear rights, and an active role in Europe’s sustainable future.
Navigating EU support for your citizen energy project
A boost for communities and citizens to turn ideas into real energy projects, connecting local vision with the broad ecosystem of technical and financial support available in the EU.
Giving LIFE to Europe’s clean energy transition
The EU institutional report ‘Giving LIFE to Europe’s clean energy transition’ brings together 28 concrete project stories of various kinds, many of which are closely linked to the energy transition of Europe’s buildings.
Sustainable Buildings and Construction Summit 2026: Accelerating a Resilient Built Environment
The Sustainable Buildings and Construction Summit 2026 will take place from 20–22 April at EPFL’s SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne. Co-organised with UNEP and GlobalABC, it focuses on inclusive, resilient, and climate-aligned construction, with special attention to developing countries.
European Conference on City Energy
The European Conference on City Energy gathers political and executive leaders to advance city‑led energy transitions. It focuses on governance, investment, and fair outcomes, offering strategic dialogue and policy recommendations to strengthen local energy systems across Europe.
A digital twin approach for sustainable construction: predictive optimisation of concrete strength using industry 4.0 principles
A digital twin capable of predicting and optimising concrete mixes drives materials with a lower carbon footprint. The combination of AI and data turns concrete design into a more efficient, sustainable process aligned with the buildings of the future.
Advancing Whole Life Carbon in the EU
Learn how the new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive’s Union framework, building on Level(s), can help you assess and report on the carbon performance of buildings. It offers practical guidance and tools to help professionals align design and renovation practices with EU climate goals.
DFHOG redefines energy efficiency in offices
Efficiency, prefabrication and nature come together in the DFHOG Centre to create a building that minimises its energy demand thanks to green roofs and walls, an optimised envelope and a lightweight structural design that maximises natural light and improves indoor comfort.
Malmö to build 1,500 new efficient homes
Malmö moves towards a more sustainable city with the construction of more than 1,500 energy‑efficient homes financed by a loan from the European Investment Bank. A boost to expand the housing supply and accelerate local and European climate objectives.
Renovating to grow: Germany’s economic boost
The energy modernisation of buildings could stimulate economic growth in Germany by increasing employment and accelerating the transition towards more sustainable heating systems, in a sector that is still failing to meet its emission reduction targets.