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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Hauts-de-France Pass Renovation supports homeowners and municipalities with energy-efficient home renovations by providing integrated technical and financial services, including consultations, project management, low-interest loans, and post-renovation support.
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The building sector drives 40% of EU energy use and 36% of emissions, with green financing tools like sustainable loans, green bonds, EPCs, PPPs, and EU grants promoting energy-efficient construction and renovation.
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Urban areas contribute significantly to global CO2 emissions, but climate tech, sustainable building materials, and community collaboration offer solutions for creating more resilient, energy-efficient cities.
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Throughout the year, the BUILD UP portal has hosted numerous webinars featuring key stakeholders, focusing on essential energy efficiency topics in the construction sector. Here are some highlights: don’t miss the chance to revisit the recordings!
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RenoPont is a Hungarian initiative providing free consultancy, financial guidance, and professional referrals for energy-efficient home renovations, funded through awareness activities and energy efficiency projects.
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Experts from across Europe shared valuable insights on advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. Here’s a recap of their contributions to BUILD UP in 2024.
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Heat pump sales in Germany are declining due to consumer uncertainty, with widespread adoption of climate-neutral heating technologies needed to meet the country's 2045 net-zero target.
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The paper outlines 10 principles for successfully launching local retrofit initiatives, emphasising community engagement, strategic planning, and the use of grants, while also discussing the EU's efforts to support scalable, collective energy home retrofits.
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Stakeholders from across Europe gathered recently in Copenhagen for the SUPER-i project’s final event. This event highlighted innovative approaches, tangible results, and actionable insights from the project’s pilot initiatives in Denmark, Italy, and Slovenia, underscoring the transformative potential of energy efficiency in social housing.
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The NextGenerationEU green bonds, raising over EUR 65 billion, finance sustainable investments, primarily focusing on energy-efficient building renovations, clean transport, and renewable energy, contributing to a significant reduction in EU emissions.
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