Topic of the Month (December 2025)
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, we explore the role of energy poverty and vulnerability:
- How Europe’s building stock shapes vulnerability and exposes households to structural risks.
- The effects of thermal discomfort and high energy costs on daily decisions.
- How poor-quality buildings worsen health inequalities through cold, heat, and damp.
...and more!
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A longitudinal analysis across 23 European countries reveals that, although certain regulations reduce housing costs, they fail to close the affordability gap between lower and higher-income households.
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The Energy Efficiency Academy examined how Portugal and the EU are addressing energy poverty, highlighting the value of data, community tools and local experience in strengthening policies and supporting vulnerable households.
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The latest International Energy Agency (IEA) report reveals that, despite price moderation following the energy crisis, affordability remains under strain, with uneven impacts on vulnerable households and growing implications for health, education, and the electricity transition.
Publication
España redefine su respuesta a la pobreza energética con una estrategia 2026-2030 que desplaza el foco asistencial hacia reformas estructurales, rehabilitación y gobernanza multinivel, integrando justicia social, salud y adaptación climática.
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This webinar will examine how Regional and Local Energy Agencies can strengthen their support to Renewable Energy Communities in securing financing, focusing on energy poverty, energy sharing and community empowerment.
Event
This webinar explores how energy poverty is addressed at EU and national levels, presenting data tools, policy frameworks and practical measures. It highlights European initiatives and Portugal’s national strategy, alongside local interventions supporting vulnerable households.
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Renoverty drives energy renovations in vulnerable rural households, demonstrating that a just transition is rooted in local solutions, community support, and coordinated action.
Publication
Rural areas of the EU face higher energy poverty, yet they also lead in renovations and the uptake of solar energy. This analysis highlights their challenges and the potential that could transform their energy future.
Publication
This webinar explores EU and national approaches to tackling energy poverty, featuring insights on ODYSSEE‑MURE data, the EU policy framework, Portugal’s national strategy, and the LIFE SaveEnergy Together project, with a focus on practical support for vulnerable households.
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Adequate warmth, cooling, lighting, and energy to power appliances are essential services needed to guarantee energy-efficient homes and a decent standard of living, and citizens' health. The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) is the leading EU initiative aiming to eradicate energy poverty.
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