Topic of the Month (June 2023)
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 "Increasing energy efficiency and energy affordability for households”. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Energy Efficiency Measures
- Financing investments/schemes for households
- Clean energy transition
and more!
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The Citizen-led Renovation (CLR) initiative empowers energy communities across Europe to lead and replicate energy renovation projects by providing comprehensive support and fostering collaboration.
News
06/09/2024
Soon after the release of its Planning Framework, the Regio1st LIFE-CET project is now releasing a guidance helping regional energy planners in Europe to develop and implement sustainable, cost-effective energy strategies while prioritising energy savings in buildings and energy efficiency solutions in line with the EE1st principle.
Publication
06/09/2024
National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) and zero-emission buildings (ZEBs) are recent additions to the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD 2024/1275). This report examines the policy requirements for implementing NBRPs and ZEBs in the focus countries of the EPBD.wise project: Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine.
Publication
06/09/2024
EAE’s Energy Efficiency Guide is a meta-study that summarises relevant facts and figures about the energy efficiency of Europe’s building stock, relevant legislation, technical developments and how ETICS contribute to achieving Europe’s environmental, economic and social objectives. It condenses the evidence of numerous global, European and national scientific studies and provides recommendations on what can be done to triple the number of buildings undergoing deep or staged deep renovations or new buildings to become net carbon neutral by 2050.
Publication
05/09/2024
Medjimurje County, Croatia, upgraded energy systems in four schools to enhance efficiency and comfort, with plans for further sustainability projects.
News
05/09/2024
Refurbishing existing buildings offers a sustainable alternative to new construction, enhancing energy efficiency and preserving architectural heritage.
News
04/09/2024
Renovation Passports are a newly introduced feature in the updated Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD 2024/1275). This report examines the policy requirements related to the implementation of Renovation Passports in the focus countries of the EPBD.wise project: Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine.
Publication
04/09/2024
The IPCC report highlights that while 1.5°C warming is likely, urgent action on net-zero buildings and decentralised energy communities is crucial to prevent further warming and enhance climate resilience.
News
03/09/2024
Retrofitting modernist buildings for energy efficiency is challenging but necessary, often requiring careful preservation of architectural identity alongside costly upgrades.
News
02/09/2024
One-stop-shops have the potential to significantly bridge the divide between energy efficiency subsidies and building renovations. By examining six successful one-stop-shops, this report underscores the importance of adopting a holistic approach to their implementation, focusing on the key principles of inclusivity, adaptability, and sustainability.
Publication
02/09/2024