Topic of the Month (September 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.
In September, the ToM is 'Financial instruments and initiatives in place at the local level', with subtopics like:
- EU Taxonomy Calculator for real estate sector
- European Initiative for Building Renovation (EIB-R)
- The impact of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) on investments and finance mechanisms
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The European Commission has launched a call to establish a new working group that will promote financing solutions for social, affordable and sustainable housing.
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A new innovation centre in the United Kingdom (UK) will explore how advanced materials and manufacturing processes can accelerate energy retrofits and contribute to net zero targets.
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A new analysis by EHPA compares the support schemes available for residential heat pumps across 22 European countries and highlights the importance of stable incentives to accelerate the decarbonisation of residential heating.
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A recent financing agreement supports the construction of a mixed‑use residential complex in Yerevan, Armenia, designed to meet international green building standards.
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Appartementsgebouwen renoveren: dat is een uitdaging waarvoor veel mensen zich in het haar krabben. Want vaak moet je dan de puzzel leggen van technische ingrepen om tot de ideale oplossing te komen. En als die puzzel af is, komt de volgende vraag boven: hoe gaan we dit financieren?
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Esta nueva convocatoria abre la puerta a proyectos que impulsen la digitalización urbana, potencien la economía local y conviertan los datos en motor de innovación para un desarrollo más inteligente y sostenible.
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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.
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This webinar explores how citizen finance and crowdfunding can empower communities to lead the energy transition. Learn from pioneering cases, discover practical tools, and gain insights into how local authorities can align climate action with citizen engagement and inclusive financing.
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EU-funded research projects are developing digital renovation planning tools that support stepwise building upgrades and inform long-term investment decisions in the built environment.
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El programa para la rehabilitación de edificios públicos destina 1.080 millones de euros a mejorar la eficiencia energética en 1,2 millones de metros cuadrados, reduciendo emisiones y acelerando la transición verde mientras impulsa el sector de la construcción en España.
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