Rehabilitation and Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD): what really matters
In this interview, Manuel Castoldi, president of Rete Irene, dismantles the rumours surrounding the EPBD, and champions energy renovation as a way to restore trust and build a more efficient future.
Photovoltaics on rooftops: redefining the solar potential of buildings
A new European analysis reveals that the solar potential on rooftops could transform the energy system: up to 40% of future electricity could be generated from rooftops.
Exploring business models for one-stop shops: public, private, and hybrid approaches
Explore how public, private, and hybrid One-Stop Shops business models shape renovation services across Europe. This two-part learning lab offers expert insights, case studies, and practical exercises to help participants assess governance, funding, and scalability in their own context.
Bridging the data gap for EPBD implementation: from public registries to renovation expert systems
Estonia’s Renokratt prototype shows how knowledge-based expert systems can bridge fragmented building data, helping non-experts plan deep renovations and supporting scalable, EPBD-aligned decision-making through typologies, rules, and structured measures databases.
Empowering local climate action. Unlocking citizen finance for clean energy projects
This webinar explores how citizen finance and crowdfunding can empower communities to lead the energy transition. Learn from pioneering cases, discover practical tools, and gain insights into how local authorities can align climate action with citizen engagement and inclusive financing.
Zero-Carbon collective housing in Xi’an
Shuiyifang Housing integrates photovoltaic generation, full electrification, and passive strategies to achieve near‑zero energy consumption and reduce operational costs, establishing a residential model with very low energy demand.
The energy transition accelerates with heat pumps
Heat pumps are gaining ground in Europe: new technical solutions and business models aim to drive their adoption and accelerate the shift towards clean, accessible, and future-ready heating.
Policy package for a socially just renovation of residential buildings
A fair renovation of Europe’s residential building stock, prioritising inefficient buildings and vulnerable households through technical, financial and regulatory support to reduce energy consumption and improve quality of life.
Making Historic Buildings Green Again
This podcast, hosted by Mary Connors, dives into the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and architecture. The guest is Suze Gehem, founder/managing director of De Groene Grachten, a pioneering Dutch initiative focused on making historic buildings energy-efficient and sustainable.
The Role of a Shared Glossary in Advancing Circular Construction
This webinar gathers EU projects and experts to advance circularity in construction, highlighting shared tools, harmonised terminology, and collaborative solutions. It showcases how the Circular Construction Cluster supports scalable, practical approaches to improve resource efficiency.