Doubling energy efficiency: how and why to bring the target in sight
Doubling global energy efficiency by 2030 is becoming an urgent priority. In the buildings sector, accelerating renovation and enforcing stricter energy codes—supported by international initiatives and targeted technical finance—can help transform the built environment.
One-stop shops, useful but still unknown among property owners
Only 11% of European property owners know about one-stop shops for renovation, yet most users find them helpful, especially for funding advice. UIPI’s survey reveals strong demand but low awareness, calling for better outreach and tailored support to boost renovation uptake.
Empowering Regions on Heating & Cooling: Planning, Technology, Finance
This online seminar will explore how EU regions and energy agencies can implement heating and cooling plans under the Energy Efficiency Directive. Experts will present policy updates, financing tools, and best practices to support local authorities in accelerating the heat transition.
Beyond efficiency: putting the social factor at the heart of Europe’s energy transition
Energy poverty is not just about cold homes; it’s about social exclusion and wasted potential. By blending beauty, participation, and innovative finance, a new approach to housing renovation is taking shape. One that puts people — not just buildings — at the centre of Europe’s energy transition.
Delivering the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive on the ground: Indoor Environmental Quality
Discover how Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) drives healthier, efficient buildings across Europe. This webinar explores air, comfort, light, and acoustics, with expert insights on wellbeing, productivity, and climate goals through innovation and regulation.
Watt’s Next conference: the electric pathway to a competitive, secure industry in Europe
This high-level event in Brussels will unite policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to explore electrification as a key driver of Europe’s energy independence and climate neutrality, ahead of the European Commission’s forthcoming Electrification Action Plan.
Germany urged to renovate public buildings
Germany’s ageing public buildings urgently require energy-efficient renovation, say leading associations. With a €215 billion backlog, experts warn that without swift action, rising carbon costs and outdated infrastructure will undermine national climate targets.
Regional Heating & Cooling Policy Mapping and Multi-Level Governance structures
The ESCALATE report analyses policies and governance structures to decarbonise heating and cooling, promoting energy efficiency in buildings through local thermal planning, multilevel coordination, and support for citizen-led initiatives.
Outcomes from the fourth Built4People Forum
The 4th Built4People Forum brought together key sector stakeholders in Brussels to drive innovation in affordable housing and sustainable construction, fostering public-private dialogue and the development of innovation clusters across Europe.
European Commission: public consultation for the upcoming Heating and Cooling Strategy
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to shape its upcoming Heating and Cooling Strategy, focused on reducing the use of fossil fuels in a sector that accounts for half of the EU’s total energy consumption. Have your say before 20 November!