Shopping centres towards lower impact
The renovation of a shopping centre in Beijing reconfigures urban space through opening up to the exterior, landscape integration, and an architectural narrative based on light and local culture.
Guiding framework: Minimum Energy Performance Standards for the worst performing public buildings
A practical framework for Member States to drive deep public renovations through Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), combining technical rigour, clear governance, and sustained financial support.
Digital twins support better energy performance in buildings
Virtual building replicas provide continuous insight into indoor conditions, allowing targeted actions to optimise energy use and address operational inefficiencies.
Empowering local authorities to accelerate energy communities: the LIFE-BECKON support framework
From fragmented initiatives to scalable models, the LIFE-BECKON framework equips local authorities with the tools, knowledge and partnerships needed to unlock the full potential of energy communities (ECs).
INNOBUILD 2026 Conference
INNOBuild, taking place on 20–22 May in Poland, will explore innovations in building decarbonisation and energy systems. The conference will focus on retrofitting strategies and sustainable, comfortable and healthy buildings, bringing together experts from across Europe.
REScoop.eu’s analysis of the 2028–2034 EU budget proposal
The new EU budget raises tensions between strategic priorities and the energy transition, with energy communities emerging as a key yet still insufficiently recognised actor.
Stronger communities, thriving regions: the role of energy communities in national and regional partnership plans
Energy communities are emerging as a key instrument for a just transition, combining economic, social and territorial benefits with strong potential for citizen participation.
Auditors flag slow progress on EU energy communities
The European Court of Auditors reports that energy communities across the EU are expanding more slowly than expected. Legal uncertainty, limited participation and technical barriers continue to hinder their development, despite their potential role in supporting the energy transition.
Commission Recommendation on unlocking private investment in energy efficiency
The European Commission sets out a strategic shift: using public funding as a lever to mobilise private capital in energy efficiency, a key element in meeting climate targets and transforming the building stock.
Support service for citizen-led renovation: a guide for energy communities and renovation initiatives
A practical guide shows how storytelling can transform the communication of energy communities, connecting technical data with human narratives that build trust, participation, and action.