Topic of the Month (October 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 'Financial schemes and support for energy renovation of buildings', with subtopics such as:
- Renovation Wave
- Revised EPBD for new energy requirements for existing buildings
- National financial schemes for energy renovation
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.
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BUILD UP’s second-half 2025 Topics of the Month (TOM) are out! Key discussions include integrating solar technologies, local financial tools, energy performance standards, and customer support via one-stop shops. December invites community input for the final topic, fostering collaboration and addressing sector-specific needs through innovative, sustainable solutions.
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Progress is being made in the revision of public procurement directives to align them with the objectives of the European Green Deal. In parallel, the ENERGATE project advocates for the integration of energy efficiency criteria into public purchasing processes.
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Edificios que producen energía: la innovación climática y tecnológica al frente del cambio en Europa
El proyecto EXCESS ha validado varias soluciones avanzadas combinando eficiencia energética, energías renovables y rehabilitación patrimonial para crear edificios de energía positiva.
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The European Union is investing €7.3 billion in Horizon Europe programme 2025 to enhance research, attract top talent, support Ukrainian scientists, and drive climate and digital innovation.
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The Concerted Action showcases in this new video its mission to enhance the EPBD provisions, fostering knowledge exchange on energy efficiency across 27 EU Member States and Norway.
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The incentives will be used for renewable energy sources, decarbonisation of the district heating system and road traffic, and waste management.
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Italy’s building sector is off track for 2030 and 2050 climate goals, needing faster CO2 reductions, renewable energy expansion, and targeted renovations despite increased investments.
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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.
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The so-called split incentives dilemma arises in situations where the benefits of energy efficiency investments do not directly accrue to the party making the investments. The International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) has published an insightful study addressing these challenges.
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