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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A new report warns that the EU must close an annual investment gap of €149 billion in building energy renovation to meet its 2030 climate targets. The study calls for coordination between public and private bodies to prevent a social impact comparable to the 2022 energy crisis.
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The RENOVERTY project, funded by the European Union, has launched a free online training programme focused on co-creation for energy renovation in rural areas and tackling energy poverty.
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The EU-funded FACILITA initiative has launched a Community of Practice to support local and regional authorities in delivering faster, greener, and more cost-effective public building renovations across Europe.
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The European Survey on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and Energy Renovation Policies is now open for participation. This initiative seeks insights from professionals across the building and energy sectors to identify key challenges in achieving sustainable, energy-efficient buildings across Europe.
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This publication examines how subsidy schemes, such as the Social Climate Fund, must be designed with rigorous technical criteria to ensure an effective reduction in energy poverty.
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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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This initiative reinforces the EU’s commitment to urban transformation aligned with the core values of the New European Bauhaus.
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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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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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