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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Transform-ER, a consortium funded by Innovate UK's Net Zero Heat programme, aims to retrofit one million homes annually by 2030 by developing and deploying scalable retrofit solutions to overcome market barriers.
News
14/06/2024
At the IEA’s 9th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Nairobi, speakers called for a renewed focus on energy efficiency in Africa, highlighting urbanisation's dual role as a challenge and opportunity, and stressing the need for solutions that address social and technical aspects.
News
14/06/2024
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
REHVA released a manifesto advocating for sustainable, healthy, and affordable buildings, emphasising energy efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonisation, and smart technologies, and seeking support from European Parliament candidates.
Publication
14/06/2024
The new RENOVERTY report, together with the financial database tool, presents an overview of policy and financing mechanisms dedicated to home renovation available within the pilot countries of the LIFE project (Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Portugal, Spain) and that are relevant to the implementation of Rural Energy Efficiency Roadmaps (REERs) within the project.
Publication
13/06/2024
The EU has updated the Energy Efficiency Directive to meet its 2030 target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% from 1990 levels, enhancing energy efficiency goals to support climate action and energy security.
News
13/06/2024
Resilient cooling systems are essential for sustainable buildings, necessitating government prioritisation of holistic approaches, incentivisation of adoption, and workforce training to accelerate implementation and achieve long-term sustainability goals.
News
12/06/2024
The funding programme Horizon Europe opens a call: 17.8 million to project combining aesthetic value, inclusivity and sustainability of neighbourhoods according to New European Bauhaus principles.
News
12/06/2024
Traditional bricks used in construction release high levels of greenhouse gases. A new study suggests using eco-friendly bricks made from recycled materials like fly ash and waste wood.
Publication
12/06/2024
Energy sharing enables consumers to jointly operate renewable energy systems and access electricity at lower costs. The Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission published a guide that provides information on business models and regulatory approaches for energy communities.
Publication
10/06/2024