Topic of the Month (November 2023)
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 BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is "Buildings as energy generators and Plus Energy Buildings". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Digital Twin 4 PEDs
- Energy Communities
- Positive energy districts (PED)/buildings (PEBs)
- Energy Storage
and more!
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This report maps the developing policy landscape at the EU level and provides recommendations to guide policymakers in the implementation of SPENs at national and local level.
Publication
16/05/2024
The EU's Solar Rooftop Standard, a part of the EPBD, aims to install 150-200 GW of solar rooftop, mandating solar readiness in new non-residential buildings by 2027, and extending to all new residential structures by 2030.
News
15/05/2024
This ending year has been very fruitful in terms of content. Have a look at the most relevant topics that the BUILD UP community has addressed!
News
13/02/2024
This year, BUILD UP has had the pleasure of hosting different webinars, addressing the hottest topics of energy efficiency in the construction sector. Take the opportunity to check some of the most relevant.
News
13/02/2024
This article presents the overall framework for the definition of Plus Energy Buildings (PEB) and the latest results from projects in terms of technology solutions, multiple benefits analysis, and policy recommendations.
Article
13/02/2024
Co-organised by France and the United Nations Environment Programme, projects can be sent to this global forum, which will take place in Paris on the 7th and 8th of March and will bring together the world's leading actors in the sector for conferences, workshops, high-level roundtables and a ministerial meeting.
News
24/01/2024
At the end of 2023, BUILD UP had the pleasure of interviewing Hans Rhein, Head of Unit (Life Energy and Life Climate), European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), European Commission about the BUILD UP portal.
Audio-visual resources
18/01/2024
BUILD UP was fortunate to interview Paula Pinho, Director, DG ENER, European Commission, about the European Year of Skills. Of particular focus in the interview was the very important topic of upskilling professionals in the building sector.
Audio-visual resources
10/01/2024
Flexible user-centric energy positive houses
Link
14/12/2023
The virtual workshop focused on Positive Energy Neighborhoods (PENs) and financial opportunities and challenges.
News
30/11/2023