The interview explores why building renovation remains such a complex challenge in Europe and how better dialogue and data can help overcome fragmentation across the sector. Céline Carré explains how EU-level targets and the EPBD recast provide a shared long-term horizon that helps align diverse stakeholders, while recognising that collaboration on the ground is already accelerating through services such as renovation advice and one-stop-shops.

The conversation also highlights the main barriers slowing down renovation, including fragmented decision-making, lack of policy synchronisation and stop-and-go support schemes. Céline stresses the need for political certainty, stronger use of digital tools and more accessible services such as renovation passports to put building owners at the centre of the process. She also points to National Building Renovation Plans as a key instrument to translate EU ambition into practical, well-financed and future-proof action at the Member State level.

The BUILD UP Expert Talks series is an initiative of the BUILD UP portal and features face-to-face interviews with experts from across Europe, offering diverse perspectives on key topics related to energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. These interviews align with the Topic of the Month and explore it in depth, providing valuable insights, experiences and expertise to the BUILD UP audience.