Neighbourhood-level renovation: Scaling impact through local alliances
Neighbourhood‑level renovation unlocks synergies between technical innovation and community action. This webinar explores how alliances with oPEN Lab, Citizen‑Led Renovation (CLR), and INPERSO can scale impact, foster resilience, and advance Europe’s renovation goals through inclusive local models.
Building emissions fall, but challenges remain
Greenhouse gas emissions from EU buildings have dropped by 37% since 2005, thanks to efficiency, electrification, and renewables. The sector still accounts for 33% of energy-related emissions. Accelerating renovation and decarbonisation will be key to meeting climate targets.
LIFE programme at Building Green 2025: advancing sustainable construction and renovation
LIFE showcased practical solutions at Building Green 2025 to advance towards more sustainable construction and renovation, presenting projects that cut consumption, promote circularity, and support the implementation of EU climate policies.
Policy Guide: Improving the energy performance of buildings and tackling the housing crisis together in European cities
How can European cities implement the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive without worsening the housing crisis? By adopting strategies that combine efficiency, protection of affordable housing, and inclusive financing, while preventing displacement and promoting citizen participation.
Expert Talk: Stefan Bouzarovski
This month, we delve into 'Energy poverty and vulnerable people: how not to leave them behind in the energy transition of the building sector' with Professor Stefan Bouzarovski, who reflects on some of the most pressing challenges linked to energy poverty in Europe.
ENERG Programme: National Development Bank of the Czech Republic
The ENERG Programme by the National Development Bank of Czechia helps businesses invest in energy efficiency through interest-free loans and grants. It funds insulation, renewables, lighting and network upgrades, reducing costs and promoting measurable energy savings.
Fast-tracking Net Zero by building climate and economic resilience: a summary for policymakers
Achieving climate neutrality is still possible, but it demands accelerated policies, innovation, and financing. Buildings play a crucial role: improving efficiency, electrification, and resilience can cut emissions while delivering economic and social benefits.
COP30: the building sector remains off the climate track
The building sector is still off the Paris Agreement pathway: rising emissions, insufficient investment, and a widening gap between ambition and action. At COP30, solutions and priorities were discussed.
This month, we explore the role of one-stop-shops, with subtopics like:
In October, the ToM is 'Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) with subtopics like: