Topic of the month
This month, we explore how the EPBD supports the transition towards climate-neutral and zero emission buildings (ZEBs) across Europe:
- Policy frameworks and criteria for zero-emission buildings under the EPBD
- Cost-optimal methodologies, primary energy calculations and lifecycle approaches
- National Building Renovation Plans, MEPS and renovation strategies
- Renewable energy integration, smart readiness and next-generation EPCs
- Stakeholder engagement and social acceptance in the ZEB transition
…and more!
What is new in BUILD UP?
- From targets to law: Europe’s regulatory path to net‑zero
From targets to law: Europe’s regulatory path to net‑zeroNewsEditorial team - The data challenge in Poland’s building stock
The data challenge in Poland’s building stockNewsEditorial team - Mobilising private capital for energy efficiency
Mobilising private capital for energy efficiencyNewsEditorial team - Operational and material-related emissions: for a holistic comparability of existing buildings and new construction
Operational and material-related emissions: for a holistic comparability of existing buildings and new constructionPublicationEditorial team - Collective renovation: a boost for citizen action
Collective renovation: a boost for citizen actionNewsEditorial team
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