Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: indoor environmental quality takes center stage in EU buildings
The European Union’s revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) marks a pivotal shift in building policy, elevating Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) to a legal standard. This move aligns energy efficiency with occupant well-being, reshaping new construction and renovation projects.
New energy performance certificates rules for landlords: What the 2028–2030 changes mean
The UK government has reversed plans to enforce stricter energy efficiency standards for rental properties, scrapping the proposed rating C requirement for Energy Performance Certificates. The move aims to ease financial pressure on landlords, prompting mixed reactions across the housing sector.
Your voice matters in the European housing construction strategy
The High Level Construction Forum invites stakeholders to take part in a key survey to help shape the European housing strategy. The deadline is 4 November. View the webinar presentation and contribute your expertise.
Call for abstracts | International Conference on Challenges for the NEXT generation BUILT Environment
The call for abstracts to participate in the 3rd International Conference on Challenges for the NEXT generation BUILT Environment (NEXTBUILT 2026) is now open! The Conference will take place on 4-5 June 2026 in Bologna (Italy).
Oportunidades para el aislamiento térmico tras la nueva directiva de eficiencia energética en edificios
La nueva directiva de eficiencia energética en edificios 2024 propone exigencias más estrictas, impulsa la renovación, elimina la calefacción fósil y convierte el aislamiento térmico en pieza clave hacia la neutralidad climática.
Viviendas con eficiencia energética A: el futuro energético del hogar
La eficiencia energética se convierte en el nuevo motor del mercado residencial. Las viviendas con certificación energética A no solo reducen el consumo hasta un 90%, sino que ofrecen mayor confort, ahorro económico y valor añadido en un entorno cada vez más sostenible.
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive webinar: the value of reliable data
The recording and materials from the webinar on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), recently held by the OBSERVE project, are now available. European experts examined how building performance data can strengthen the implementation of the directive.
Energy efficiency directive: a 2030 vision
The European Union has enacted a binding directive to cut final energy consumption by 11.7% by 2030. The legislation mandates public sector leadership, targeted support for vulnerable households, and stricter planning for energy infrastructure.
Plan Eco Vivienda: apoyo a la rehabilitación energética
Andalucía impulsa el Plan Eco Vivienda, con ayudas para renovar hogares y mejorar su eficiencia energética. Una oportunidad para reducir el consumo, modernizar edificios y reactivar el sector, aunque aún persisten retos de difusión y gestión.
Energy efficiency improvements across European real estate sector
Europe’s real estate sector is improving its energy efficiency, but progress remains uneven and fragile. What drives change, and what holds it back? Discover the details in the Deepki Index analysis.