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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As global temperatures rise, developers are reviving ancient, energy-efficient cooling methods like green roofs and solar chimneys, which reduce cooling costs and carbon emissions from modern air conditioning systems.
News
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is reconsidering its ESG fund naming rules set to take effect on November 21 due to industry backlash, as critics warn these rules could hinder financing for polluting companies seeking to decarbonise and delay energy transition projects essential for achieving carbon neutrality.
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The third handbook of the 'Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) Handbooks' focuses on implementing energy poverty mitigation actions, providing a structured six-step approach for local governments to transform planning into actionable strategies, while emphasising collaboration and adaptation to specific regional needs.
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The European Commission seeks feedback on a regulation to help credit institutions boost financing for energy renovations of worst-performing buildings, with submissions open until November 5, 2024.
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This report by IFC and UNEP predicts the sustainable cooling market in developing economies will double to $600 billion annually by 2050, highlighting the need for financing and collaboration.
Publication
Sustainable cooling reduces emissions by using energy-efficient, eco-friendly technologies and designs to combat rising global temperatures.
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An EEA report highlights the need for a comprehensive EU strategy to reduce the over 30% environmental impact from buildings by 2050 through sustainable renovations, energy efficiency, and initiatives like the New European Bauhaus.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the GreenHOUSE Fund to help building owners comply with Local Law 97 by financing decarbonisation projects in affordable housing, particularly benefiting low-income residents, while also promoting improved air quality and job creation.
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Innovative buildings and materials are essential for reducing the 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, with strategies like interest-free financing and energy-as-a-service models for retrofitting, enhancing energy efficiency through advanced technologies.
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