Publications

This white paper from the H2020 INFINITE project shows that green solutions - green roofs and green façades - can be successfully integrated into serial, modular renovation.

EHPA proposes five measures to accelerate heat pump deployment in Europe, highlighting the need for stable incentives, more affordable electricity and clear regulatory frameworks.

Heat pump sales returned to growth in Europe in 2025, driven by stable incentives, fiscal measures and stronger market confidence, although significant differences between countries remain.

The transition towards cleaner heating and cooling systems in Europe will require stronger public and private financing to make efficient technologies more accessible and accelerate the decarbonisation of buildings.

A workshop in Vaasa reviewed data gaps affecting the integration of local heating and cooling plans with national renovation strategies, focusing on indicators, planning links, and methodological needs.

New guidelines outline technical and social criteria to improve the efficiency and condition of representative dwellings in Girona.

A review of the Fit for 55 package outlines how its legislative pillars interact and indicates areas where closer alignment is needed to guide future building policy.

The new European definition of zero-emission buildings seeks to harmonise climate and energy criteria, although its practical implementation will depend on how Member States translate the concept into regulation and technical capacity.

CINEA is strengthening its role in 2026 as an implementing arm of the European Green Deal, with new calls for proposals and a strategy focused on innovation, decarbonisation and the integrated management of climate, energy and mobility programmes.

eu.bac has published guidelines to support Member States in transposing the revised EPBD, outlining key provisions on building automation, indoor environmental quality and technical building systems.