Implementing the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: building renovation with a local lens
Local energy agencies could be pivotal in successfully implementing the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). This article explores how their expertise in renovation and close ties with communities help activate demand and tailor minimum energy efficiency standards to each territory.
Achieving zero-carbon buildings: electric, efficient and flexible
Improving energy efficiency in buildings is pivotal to achieving net-zero goals. This report outlines how smart retrofitting, passive design, and electrification—particularly through heat pumps—can drastically reduce energy demand, cut emissions, and enhance living standards.
Built4People Stakeholders Forum 2025
This year’s forum will focus on innovation-driven affordable housing and the built environment, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and stakeholders committed to accelerating the green and digital transition in Europe’s construction sector.
Smart Readiness Indicator: market uptake
The Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) will again be a topic of discussion and knowledge exchange at the Sustainable Places conference, where LIFE and HORIZON projects working on the SRI will share their insights with invited industry representatives during a 4-hour thematic track.
PLENTY LIFE project: a new model for sustainable cities
European cities are embracing a new planning model that unites urban design with clean energy systems. The PLENTY LIFE project, funded by the EU, aims to create more sustainable, efficient, and liveable urban environments across four Member States.
Minimum Energy Performance Standards and renovation trajectories in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) 2024 drives the renovation of buildings in the EU through Minimum Energy Performance Standards, setting deadlines towards 2050 and including technical and financial support measures.
Social cost-benefit analysis for addressing the Energy Efficiency First principle
Long-term deep renovations deliver greater societal benefits, but limited household reach weakens policy support.
The hidden footprint of buildings
The new European directive EPBD requires measuring the climate impact of buildings from construction to demolition. This guide explains how to calculate it, when to report it, and what steps to take for the built environment to truly support climate neutrality.
Open public consultation: EU seeks views on energy future
The European Commission has launched public consultations on its Electrification Action Plan and Heating and Cooling Strategy, inviting citizens and stakeholders to contribute to shaping the EU’s clean energy future. Submissions are open until 20 November.