One-Stop-Shops: the missing piece in the home renovation puzzle
Three-quarters of European homes waste energy, driving up bills and emissions. One-stop-shops, now mandatory across the EU, offer tailored support to simplify renovations, boost efficiency, and help consumers access funding, trusted contractors, and expert advice.
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive implementation: BUILD UP event sheds light on next steps and support available
BUILD UP brought together representatives from the European Commission, the Flemish region in Belgium and other key stakeholders to discuss the implementation challenges and solutions of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) across Member States.
Empowering energy efficiency through One-Stop-Shops
One-Stop-Shops (OSS) are transforming energy efficiency in multi-apartment buildings across the Baltic Sea Region. This guide explores how targeted training empowers stakeholders to adopt sustainable practices and streamline renovation processes.
Standardised guidelines for home energy renovation
LIFE crOss renoHome project guide provides a practical framework for the energy renovation of single-family homes and multi-apartment buildings, with a citizen-centred approach, digital tools, and financial support.
Sustainable electrification: new European plan
The European Commission is preparing a plan to boost electrification across key sectors. The initiative, currently open for public consultation, aims to accelerate the use of clean electricity in transport, industry and buildings.
First conference for the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub
The first conference of the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub in Brussels is a one‑day hybrid event focused on empowering citizen energy projects across Europe and advancing a clean, citizen‑centred energy transition that is responsive to local needs.
Towards more circularity in construction: a collaborative approach from EU-Funded research projects
A workshop delving into practical pathways to circular construction, from bio-based materials to digital twins and reuse strategies, demonstrating how research can make Europe’s building sector more sustainable and resilient.
European push for more efficient solutions
The European Commission is investing €2.9 billion in net-zero technologies to accelerate decarbonisation of the built environment through innovation in materials, processes, and energy efficiency.
Building renovation at the heart of coal region recovery: JUSTEM report charts a path to just energy transition
JUSTEM proposes policies and projects for a just energy transition in six European coal regions, focusing its actions on building energy renovation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, social inclusion, and citizen participation.
Social leasing for efficient heating
Social leasing enables households with limited resources to access heat pumps through affordable monthly payments, without any upfront investment. With public backing and flexible contracts, it facilitates renovations in social housing and promotes energy efficiency and comfort for all.