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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Refurbishing existing buildings offers a sustainable alternative to new construction, enhancing energy efficiency and preserving architectural heritage.
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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.
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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.
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Retrofitting modernist buildings for energy efficiency is challenging but necessary, often requiring careful preservation of architectural identity alongside costly upgrades.
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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.
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ELCEN and Sage Geosystems are conducting a feasibility study for integrating geothermal energy into Bucharest's district heating, aiming to reduce pollution and costs, with initial funding from the US Department of Energy and potential EU grants.
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UNDP experts visited Ternopil Oblast to assess and recommend energy efficiency upgrades for 11 public buildings, supported by the European Investment Bank and E5P.
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Il Ministero dell'Economia, ANAC ed ENEA hanno creato un contratto-tipo per l'efficientamento energetico degli edifici pubblici, in linea con il nuovo codice degli appalti e le norme Eurostat sugli EPC.
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The paper reviews advancements in phase change materials (PCMs) for building envelopes, highlighting their benefits for thermal regulation and energy efficiency while addressing challenges and exploring hybrid technologies for improved performance.
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The EIT Community New European Bauhaus is funding community-driven projects addressing urban, climate, food, and manufacturing challenges, with up to €15,000 available per project, due by September 26, 2024.
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