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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Il nuovo governo europeo stabilirà standard ambientali rigorosi, spingendo l'Italia a riqualificare milioni di edifici entro il 2050; nonostante incentivi limitati e difficoltà nel settore, il paese beneficia di progetti innovativi come INFINITE Building Renovation e l'iniziativa Energiesprong di Edera.
News
Advanced building facades can reduce energy consumption through cutting-edge fabrication techniques that enhance solar and thermal heat management.
Publication
The New European Bauhaus initiative, supported by LIFE projects, is transforming cityscapes by prioritising nature, which boosts urban well-being and sustainability.
News
The Stanford GSE construction project blends historic preservation with modern energy efficiency and social sustainability, retaining key building elements while upgrading to reduce waste and enhance learning environments.
Case study
Sustainable construction reduces environmental impact and offers long-term economic benefits, despite initial challenges and costs.
News
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
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.
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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
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
Medjimurje County, Croatia, upgraded energy systems in four schools to enhance efficiency and comfort, with plans for further sustainability projects.
News