Topic of the Month (September 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 communities and citizen-led initiatives for sustainability in buildings', with subtopics such as:
- Affordable energy
- Renewable source implementation at local level
- Fight against energy poverty
and more!
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From 10 to 12 June 2025, Brussels will become the epicentre of Europe’s energy transition as it hosts the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW)—the EU’s flagship event on renewable energy and energy efficiency. To help you make the most of it, BUILD UP has selected the most relevant and insightful sessions focused on energy efficiency in buildings.
News
The European Union’s buildings directive is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide people with safe, healthy and energy-efficient buildings.
Article
The European Commission has unveiled a new financial and technical support aimed at accelerating the deployment of local energy communities, key players in the shift towards a decentralised, resilient, and citizen-led energy system.
News
This new REVEAL project's study demonstrates that Al6060 cut wire granules offer a safe, efficient, and scalable aluminium fuel solution for renewable energy storage, enabled by a unique pore-forming oxidation mechanism.
Technical Article
The EU LIFE project RENOVERTY is excited to announce the completion of its Rural Renovation Roadmaps, a practical guide designed to make energy-efficient renovation accessible for rural communities across the EU.
News
Energy Communities (ECs) enable collective, citizen-led energy initiatives, promoting clean energy, energy efficiency, and local benefits, while Local Distribution System Operators (LDSOs) play a key role in supporting their development and success.
Publication
SOFTacademy is an EU-funded project that will renovate apartment buildings and courtyards in Mustamäe, in Tallin, focusing on sustainability, community involvement, and innovative urban design, with work set to begin in 2025.
News
The Genk oPEN Living Lab session reflected on challenges in renovating Waterschei, focusing on managing expectations, optimising processes, and navigating complexities, with the goal of advancing its Positive Energy Neighbourhood vision.
News
The citizen-led renovation initiative is expanding to provide tailored support through enabling structures, empowering energy communities across Europe to undertake and scale building energy renovations for a sustainable transition.
News
This article explores three innovative examples from across Europe, showcasing how community-focused solutions can support a low-carbon future.
Overview Article