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Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

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Tre persone in piedi davanti a una planimetria

Nzeb srl: pionieri dell'edilizia sostenibile in Emilia Romagna

Nzeb srl, fondata nel 2024, è un azienda specializzata in edilizia sostenibile. Si sta facendo conoscere in Emilia-Romagna promuovendo soluzioni innovative per l'efficienza energetica e la riqualificazione di edifici con materiali ecologici.

News

17/10/2024

Zero-energy buildings: the critical role of advanced PV technology

This analysis on zero-energy buildings (ZEBs) highlights the critical role of advanced photovoltaic technologies and cooling techniques, revealing that while most designs achieved ZEB status, buildings in Munich and Stockholm required additional building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs), with externally finned PVs demonstrating the highest efficiency in warmer climates.

Publication

17/10/2024

Cenital image of a house with a natural background with trees and rivers

Empowering energy communities: a path to a just energy transition in Europe

Renewable energy communities in Europe are emerging as a sustainable solution for affordable energy, with governments urged to support citizen involvement and overcome regulatory barriers to achieve a just energy transition and enhance energy access.

News

17/10/2024

Circular B Stakeholder Webinar Series - 5: Contractors, Builders, and Manufacturers of Construction Products

Audio-visual resources

How are the New European Bauhaus values and working principles perceived and implemented in ongoing EU-funded R&D projects?

On September 24th in Luxemburg, the NEBULA project organised the very first workshop dedicated to the New European Bauhaus at the Sustainable Places Conference, with a participative approach proposed. This article proposes a synthesis of the exchanges between participants.

Article

14/10/2024

Future of Utilities: Energy Transition Summit

This is the energy conference for decision-makers committed to accelerating Europe’s energy transition.

Event

Energy renovations of historic homes: insights from the LIFE IP BuildEST Historic Building Renovation Living Lab

The article explores the strategies in renovating historic homes while improving their energy performance and indoor climate along with preserving heritage values. It highlights renovation challenges and financing complexities.

Technical Article

10/10/2024

LIFE21-CET-ENERCOM-LIFE-LOOP Project

Energy Communities – Local ownership of power.

Link

08/10/2024

LIFE21-CET-INNOFIN-ACCE Project

Access to Capital for Community Energy.

Link

07/10/2024

Sustainable solutions for the built environment

Innovative buildings and materials are essential for reducing the 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, with strategies like interest-free financing and energy-as-a-service models for retrofitting, enhancing energy efficiency through advanced technologies.

News

07/10/2024

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