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 EU prioritises addressing energy poverty through tailored efficiency measures, renewable solutions, and community engagement, supported by regulatory frameworks and funding initiatives.
News
06/06/2024
Understanding energy dynamics and building performance is crucial for sustainability, with innovations in resilient technologies and policy imperatives driving reductions in energy consumption, particularly in cooling systems, to mitigate climate impact and achieve long-term goals.
News
06/06/2024
This year, BUILD UP had the privilege of engaging in conversations with numerous experts in energy efficiency in buildings, who generously shared their knowledge with our community.
News
03/06/2024
The LIFE Clean Energy Transition 2024 call for proposals is open with deadline of 19 September 2024. It supports key areas for the decarbonisation of the building stock.
News
03/06/2024
To contrast climate change, British Columbia invests in heat pumps for low-and middle-income families, reducing emission, energy costs, and creating jobs.
News
29/05/2024
The World Bank's new Global Dataset on Building Energy Efficiency Codes and Standards aims to address the lack of expertise in implementing effective energy efficiency standards in construction, crucial for combating climate change, particularly in developing countries.
News
28/05/2024
Johannes Kreißig addresses the challenges facing the buildings sector in achieving climate neutrality, in a recent interview with CLEW.
News
21/05/2024
The role of construction for a sustainable future emerges at the G7 environment ministers' meeting in head of United Nations Environment Programme speech.
News
17/05/2024
LHC Procurement Group's N9 scheme aims to retrofit and decarbonise UK social housing and public buildings, offering significant public sector work while aligning with government targets and funding schemes, emphasising inclusivity and sustainability.
News
17/05/2024
The recast EPBD explicitly mentions the neighbourhood approach, sets minimum energy standards, and addresses energy poverty, all of which are elements of the PEN approach. This report analyses key EU policies relevant for underpinning the positive neighbourhood approach to building renovations.
Publication
16/05/2024