Citizen-led Renovation (CLR) initiative placed people-driven renovation at the heart of the debate
Sustainable Places 2025 highlighted citizens as the driving force of the energy transition. Citizen-led Renovation showcased technical solutions, financial models and digital tools to promote collaborative and sustainable renovations across Europe.
Support service for Citizen-led renovation – an EU initiative
Discover how the Support service for Citizen-led renovation (CLR) can assist in overcoming long-standing barriers, empowering communities, and accelerating high-quality, affordable upgrades through practical tools and locally driven approaches.
Inclusive renovation: reaching vulnerable groups and tackling energy poverty
The event will showcase how renovation initiatives can reduce energy poverty and support vulnerable groups. Drawing on lessons from EU projects, it highlights inclusive strategies, practical tools, and local engagement to build fairer, more resilient communities across Europe.
The Copenhagen Commitment: a pledge from Europe’s energy efficiency, construction and renovation industry
The Copenhagen Commitment, presented during Renovate Europe Day 2025, highlights the need to continue improving energy efficiency in construction across Europe and sets out actions to achieve efficient, affordable, and resilient buildings.
Sustainable buildings: finance reference guide
The International Finance Corporation has recently launched its 'Sustainable Buildings Finance Reference Guide' to support investors and developers in emerging markets seeking to enhance energy efficiency in buildings.
European Commission 2026 Work Programme: European plan for the construction sector
The European Commission’s 2026 Work Programme outlines key measures for the construction sector: electrification, public procurement, circular economy, and innovation, with legislative initiatives scheduled throughout the year.
The future of energy efficiency financing: scaling solutions, unlocking potential
This webinar, co‑hosted by SEFA and Renovate Europe, will explore innovative business models and financial frameworks driving Europe’s clean energy transition. It will highlight challenges, showcase frontrunners’ solutions, and launch SEFA’s campaign to build a strong market for energy efficiency.
EPBD recast explained: key updates, resources and stakeholder insights
The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) sets the pace for Europe’s transition to a decarbonised building stock. Explore the European Commission’s latest documents and discover tools and perspectives from sector stakeholders to stay aligned with the new requirements.
Driving the renovation wave together: synergies and lessons learned across EU projects
This session, 'Driving the Renovation Wave Together', will unite EU projects to share synergies, best practices, and lessons learned. By highlighting collaboration across initiatives, it will show how joint efforts can amplify impact and strengthen Europe’s renovation ecosystem.
Innovative energy efficiency service models for sector integration via blockchain
The InEExS project aims to promote business models that address market barriers to adopting energy-efficient and renewable technologies in buildings employing digital technology enablers and engaging diverse stakeholders in designing, co-developing, and replicating energy solutions.