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What is the main role of energy agencies in the energy transition? They play an important role locally to build strong and positive narratives which can give the right messages to the actor groups. The Energy Efficiency Watch (EEW) project has analysed energy policies and actors´ response.

REPowerEU and the EPBD are setting the deadline for the use of fossil fuel boilers, even though they still represent the vast majority of heating systems. There is a urge to make the change towards more efficient and renewable systems to respond decarbonisation targets and increased energy independence.

Qual è la situazione dell´Italia nel campo di certificazione energetica LEED degli edifici? Il Paese si colloca molto bene nelle classifiche europee e internazionali, risultando quello con la maggiore crescita percentuale di questi certificati e mostrando un andamento promettente per una sempre maggiore sostenibilità degli edifici.

Certification and declarations of buildings are becoming more and more important in order to effectively make the built environment sustainable. There is a long non-exhaustive list of different certifications which are published on the 2050 Material platform.

How can school buildings become healthier and produce less carbon emissions? This kit allows building's administrators and users to become more aware of these issues and be able to take the right steps in reducing the environmental footprint.

Africa has a huge untappted potential to improve its energy efficiency and renewable energy uptake, but investments until now have not been efficiently implemented. How can we collectively mobilise African money to accelerate renewable energy uptake on the continent?

As the number of warehouses are growing, how can we make them more sustainable and eco-friendly? There are several aspects to take into account, such as good location, the ventilation system, sustainble building materials, etc.

As a result of a survey made by the Energy Institute (EI), citizens in the UK are not confident in reaching the 2050 net-zero target. What concern them most is the lack of energy efficiency policies and measures in domestic buildings. How is the British government going to respond to the climate and price crisis?

Do you live in France and would like to know more about Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)? Did you know you need your house to be EPC rated before renting and selling? European and French legislation are encouraging more and more the renovation of buildings to reach more efficient EPC rating.

To sell or rent homes in the UK, it is mandatory to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). How can you make homes more energy efficient and thus save on the energy bills? There are several steps you can take. Properties with higher energy efficiency rating are generally more attractive