Topic of the Month (January 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 "Heat pump solutions for buildings". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Heat pump installation in new buildings
- Heating renovation in existing buildings
- Maintenance
and more!
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District heating is crucial in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne amidst a still high fossil fuel reliance.
News
02/08/2024
Deutsche Bahn's new sustainable railway station in Munich's Haar district, built with locally sourced wood, includes LED lighting, a heat pump, and upcoming solar panels, showcasing efforts to reduce carbon footprint in construction.
Case study
26/07/2024
The UNEP's March 2024 report underscores record-high CO2 emissions from building operations and construction in 2022, prompting global initiatives for carbon neutrality and sustainable practices in urban planning and business strategies.
News
05/07/2024
Open Access Government examines EU energy policy, covering the electricity and gas market, renewable energy roll-out, solar power prominence, and Net-Zero Industry Act measures.
News
01/07/2024
Despite a sales slump, heat pumps are dominant in new German buildings, with over 76% of planned new buildings intending to use them, though production and foreign trade saw declines in late 2023 and early 2024.
News
20/06/2024
A 1928 house is being transformed into a cosy, energy-efficient home with modern insulation, triple-glazed windows, a PV system, and a heat pump.
Case study
14/06/2024
The LIFE Clean Energy Transition 2024 call for proposals is open with deadline of 19 September 2024. It supports key areas for the decarbonisation of the building stock.
News
03/06/2024
To contrast climate change, British Columbia invests in heat pumps for low-and middle-income families, reducing emission, energy costs, and creating jobs.
News
29/05/2024
By using natural heat sources, the efficiency of heat pumps can drastically reduce energy bills and carbon emissions compared to conventional heating methods.
News
26/04/2024
How could renewable heating and cooling technologies boost energy decarbonisation in the built environment? Here is presented a wide collection of elements, with the main focus on busting myths around heat pumps, but also highlighting other clean technologies, along with building renovation, energy storage and demand-side flexibility potentials.
Publication
04/04/2024