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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This paper analyses interviews with local authorities across Europe to explore how energy communities are supported and the role municipalities play in empowering local energy transitions through various legal and policy frameworks.
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Energy efficiency in buildings plays a critical role in decarbonising the European building stock. Check the most relevant topics the BUILD UP community has addressed in 2024 and revisit relevant articles.
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REScoop MECISE empowers citizens to drive a just energy transition by pooling funds and expertise to support sustainable, community-led energy projects like Westmill Solar.
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Citizen ownership of the energy transition is gaining support as a way to tackle energy poverty, ensure fair cost distribution, and drive large-scale renewable projects through energy communities, with policy backing needed for broad participation and investment.
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REHOUSE integrates social innovation into building renovation processes, ensuring inclusivity and sustainability.
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The ARV project’s Blueprint is a collaborative, evolving guide for developing sustainable Climate-Positive Circular Communities. It integrates insights and tools to support stakeholders in planning, building, and operating these communities.
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The 2022-2023 Grand Prize was awarded to Plymouth's innovative heating and cooling grid, with applications now open for the 2024-2025 edition. The contest aims for 230 projects globally, culminating in awards at COP30 in Brazil, highlighting sustainability efforts.
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The LIFE Programme has allocated over EUR 380 million to 133 new green projects across Europe, many of which focus on making the building sector sustainable and inclusive. Below is a non-exhaustive list of these initiatives.
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This paper identifies sufficiency measures that reduce the need for unnecessary new construction by maximising the use of existing buildings.
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Renewable energy communities in Europe are emerging as a sustainable solution for affordable energy, with governments urged to support citizen involvement and overcome regulatory barriers to achieve a just energy transition and enhance energy access.
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