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.
A 56-home residential building in Madrid uses three geothermal heat pumps operating in cascade to provide heating, cooling and domestic hot water, with an annual seasonal performance factor of 5.3.
La edificación sostenible en Europa avanza hacia un ecosistema más conectado. Mejorar la coordinación entre la regulación, la evaluación, las certificaciones voluntarias y los criterios de financiación sostenible permitirá reducir duplicidades y apoyar mejores decisiones técnicas y de inversión.
A new EU‑funded MOOC provides guidance on designing buildings suited to Mediterranean climatic conditions, offering tools, case studies and expert support for learners across the region.
Two LIFE projects are helping citizens access energy‑efficient homes and simplifying building energy assessments by linking certification, finance tools and digital audit processes.
From national schemes to EU-funded projects, renovation passports are already taking shape on the ground. This living news item tracks early implementation examples and will be updated as new developments emerge.
A new EU guidance document outlines how apartment owners and associations can plan, approve and operate collective solar projects through clear governance, technical assessment and shared energy models.
Schneider Electric’s IntenCity building in Grenoble achieves net‑zero operational carbon through high energy performance, renewable energy use and a reorganisation strategy that reduces emissions across multiple sites.
Revitalising forgotten spaces: EU-funded project SpaceUp takes off, turning vacant buildings and areas into beautiful, sustainable, inclusive communities.
A BPIE report explores how public and private finance can support neighbourhood-scale renovation, identifying financial models to make Positive Energy Neighbourhoods more viable and scalable.