Topic of the Month (November 2024)
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 "Energy Certification and Energy Labelling of buildings”. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Energy savings
- Revised EPBD
and more!
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National stakeholder roundtables in the six pilot countries yielding important results on the barriers and facilitators for future implementation of iBRoad2EPC.
Publication
Starting in 2026, Albania will require all new and renovated buildings to meet energy performance standards, use renewable energy, and include features like solar energy, electric vehicle charging, and air quality monitoring to reduce emissions and align with EU climate goals.
News
Audio-visual resources
As Europe moves towards a more sustainable future, energy performance ratings are becoming a key driver in transforming the real estate market. Central to this shift is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), a policy instrument that not only certifies a building's energy efficiency but also seeks to incentivise investment in greener properties. The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU/2024/1275) aims to improve comparability of EPCs across Member States, as well as making them more reliable and digitalised. However, Europe's diverse building stock and the varying energy policies of Member States present significant challenges to these goals.
Overview Article
This study highlights the significant differences in Energy Performance Certificate frameworks across European countries, despite their common origin in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, emphasising the need for understanding these variations for effective EU-level implementation and innovation.
Publication
Green building certifications vary widely, catering to specific sustainability goals across sectors like education, healthcare, and aviation, and enhancing project marketability while aligning with broader organisational missions.
News