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Policy and Regulatory Frameworks

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Europe needs to step up circularity in the construction sector

The EU´s circular economy action plan aims at doubling the use of recycled materials by 2030. Moreover, the Circular Economy monitoring framework has been revised to better track the transition to a circular economy.

News

14/06/2023

Minimum standards, maximum impact: How to design fair and effective minimum energy performance standards

This paper explains how MEPS can be implemented effectively while remaining socially just, using a differentiated approach that carefully follows a series of design principles.

Publication

12/06/2023

Social reskilling: measures to combat local energy poverty

The discussions will highlight successful re-skilling policies that aim at energy poverty alleviation.

Event

Site Coordination and Retrofitting of Quality Residential Buildings

This informative webinar showcases a range of accredited courses in residential retrofitting, site coordination and green procurement starting September 2023

Event

Challenges and opportunities for energy efficient buildings and lower energy demand

During the Power-to-Buildings Business Hub in Brussels, the discussion revolved around the decarbonisation of the EU building stock and electrification, focusing on challenges and opportunities to make it more energy efficient.

News

08/06/2023

Survey - Energy poverty in rural areas

This survey investigate the status of energy efficiency building upgrades in the energy poor households of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) / South-eastern Europe (SEE) and Southern European countries (SE).

Event

The status of global energy investments

This 2023 report of energy investment examines how investors are assessing risks and opportunities in different areas, such as fuel and electricity supply, energy efficiency, and energy finance.

Publication

08/06/2023

Affordable Housing Initiative Bootcamp in Vienna

A flagship event by the European Affordable Housing Consortium, SHAPE-EU

Event

Illustration of a sustainable plus energy neighbourhood

Policy recommendations for sustainable plus energy neighbourhoods

Sustainable plus energy neighbourhoods (SPENs) have multiple benefits for decarbonisation and improved wellbeing for citizens. This briefing provides an overview of gaps and barriers for the uptake of SPENs and policy recommendations focused on four countries.

Publication

07/06/2023

ENERGATE Energy Efficiency Marketplace

ENERGATE will provide a smart energy marketplace for energy efficiency investments in buildings.

Link

07/06/2023

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