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.
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.
Topic of the Month Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by the BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field.
Topic of the Month Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by the BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field.
One-Stop-Shops (OSSs) are driving Europe’s Renovation Wave by turning renovation plans into action. Drawing on examples from the LIFE Clean Energy Transition programme and other EU initiatives, this article explores their business models and showcases concrete OSS initiatives across Europe.
The 6th Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings (EEHB) Conference will explore energy efficiency in historic buildings, addressing climate resilience, bio-based materials, digital tools, public policies, and heritage-compatible retrofit solutions.
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.
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.
Building conversations up with... Erwin Mlecnik, Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology.
European nations are adopting Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) to accelerate building renovation. Case studies from Flanders and the Netherlands reveal early successes, enforcement strategies, and financial incentives driving compliance.