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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Heat pumps are now a well-established technology, and although still some challenges ahead, they are increasing worldwide.
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A new research suggests that around 70% of homes with heat pumps have the wrong size installed.
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Co-organised by France and the United Nations Environment Programme, projects can be sent to this global forum, which will take place in Paris on the 7th and 8th of March and will bring together the world's leading actors in the sector for conferences, workshops, high-level roundtables and a ministerial meeting.
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Although in most circumstances considered more environmentally friendly than gas boilers, heat pumps are not yet cost-effective for home heating as gas prices stay low, according to a new study by Flemish research centres VITO/Energyville.
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What are the advantages of having boilers with hydrotreated vegetable oil vs fossil fuels?
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EXPERT TALKS series is an initiative from the BUILD UP portal. In the form of face-to-face interviews, experts from all around Europe and covering the field of energy efficiency in buildings from different perspectives share their views, experience and expertise with BUILD UP audience. The interviews address relevant topics linked to the Topic of the Month.
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In a recent study, careful cost assessment needs to be done before installing a heat pump.
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Being heat pumps the most energy-efficient heating technology, energy crisis has led to an increase of investments in them.
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At the end of 2023, BUILD UP had the pleasure of interviewing Hans Rhein, Head of Unit (Life Energy and Life Climate), European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), European Commission about the BUILD UP portal.
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Heat pumps represent a clear alternative to fossil fuel heating and their sales have been increasing in Europe as a push away from natural gas.
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