
Decarbonised heating in cities to accelerate climate transition
The transition away from fossil fuels, crucial for a resilient, climate-neutral future heavily relies on cities.
Luca Papapietro

EU adopts new regulations to boost energy efficiency of local space heaters
The EU approves regulations to boost energy efficiency and repairability of local space heaters, projected to save energy, reduce CO2 emissions, save money, create jobs and promote a circular economy.
Luca Papapietro

Sign up as an Expert to evaluate LIFE Clean Energy Transition proposals
The European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is currently calling upon experts specialising in energy efficiency and renewable energy to join the European Commission's expert database. These experts will evaluate proposals from the LIFE Clean Energy Transition sub-programme.
Daniel Aragón

Trophées bâtiments circulaires (circular building awards)
A competition to recognise exemplary building projects focusing on reuse.
Luca Papapietro

EU requires disclosure of global warming potential for buildings
Energy performance certificates will soon require Global Warming Potential calculations, which will be based on specific indicators outlined in Level(s).
Luca Papapietro

Energy communities: a powerful yet overlooked tool in fighting energy poverty
Energy communities, vital for affordable energy access in low-income areas, face challenges despite EU directives favouring decentralised systems.
Luca Papapietro

Earth day: an opportunity to talk about projects for energy efficiency in buildings
Usability and societal benefits are key criteria. The goal: net-zero emissions and equitable wellness.
Luca Papapietro

Plant-based technologies for smart windows
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed novel sustainable electrochromic materials and devices with excellent properties for smart windows.
Luca Papapietro

Why do we need a circular built environment?
The built environment is becoming less and less sustainable. Good practices are already in place but more needs to be done by using circular economy approaches.
Luca Papapietro

The challenging but essential transition to circularity
The transition to a circular economy, also in the construction sector, which is essential to achieve the goal of zero emissions, requires a rapid paradigm shift.
Luca Papapietro