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Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

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Call for Experts to support LIFE Clean Energy Transition

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is looking for expert profiles, including on energy performance of buildings to evaluate proposals submitted under the LIFE Clean Energy Transition (LIFE CET) programme.

News

06/05/2025

Schools face barriers to low carbon heating despite strong support for net zero

Net Zero ambitions meet low carbon hurdles for UK schools

This summary underscores the pressing need for targeted interventions to overcome the technical, infrastructural, and financial hurdles in the drive towards full heat decarbonisation in UK schools.

Publication

07/05/2025

European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025

The 19th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), Europe’s largest gathering dedicated to renewables and energy efficiency, is set to take place from 10–12 June 2025 in a hybrid format.

Event

Co-creating Europe’s Positive Energy Districts!

Call for demonstrators: Join PEDvolution in advancing interoperable solutions for Positive Energy Districts

PEDvolution project is launching an open call for demonstrators. This call invites cities, municipalities, and local energy stakeholders to test and validate PEDvolution’s seven cutting-edge solutions designed to support the evolving needs of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs).

News

05/05/2025

Exploring the Global Atlas for renewable energy by IRENA

The Global Atlas for Renewable Energy by IRENA is a free web-based platform designed to help users assess the potential for renewable energy in various regions.

Tool

02/05/2025

Low-carbon manufacturing awards

One Click LCA has announced the winners of the Low-Carbon Manufacturing Awards, recognising manufacturers who have demonstrated a measurable commitment to reducing the environmental impact of construction materials.

News

02/05/2025

Securing the energy future through local action: How?

This Plan4CET and ManagEnergy webinar will highlight how energy agencies can bridge the gap between ambition and implementation. You’ll hear from European regions that have successfully set up and financed energy agencies to deliver impactful projects—from supporting energy efficiency initiatives to creating energy communities and fostering local energy resilience.

Event

BIPV Enabler: Simplifying solar integration in architecture

RMIT University in Australia has unveiled a pioneering software tool, BIPV Enabler, designed to streamline the integration of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) into architectural projects.

Tool

29/04/2025

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Best practices for empowering industry and buildings

The ENERGIZE project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of cooperative energy models in industrial areas across Europe to align with the Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2050 Scenario.

Publication

28/04/2025

Sustainable renovation blueprint for Croatia

The Croatian One-Stop-Shop (CROSS) Guidelines for Cost-Effective Deep Renovation provide a comprehensive framework for the renovation of public buildings in Croatia, aligning with the European Green Deal.

Publication

25/04/2025

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