Unlocking public building renovation in north-west Croatia and beyond
The CROSS Project final report presents the project’s experience in supporting public building renovation in north-west Croatia, highlighting the role of reliable data, technical assistance and project preparation in turning renovation needs into investment-ready projects.
European property owners' perspectives & experiences on building renovation
There is a willingness among property owners in Europe to renovate, but costs, access to financial support and the complexity of the process continue to limit the shift towards deeper renovation measures.
Assessment of the first draft national building renovation plans
The JRC assesses the first national building renovation plans: climate ambition is advancing, but financing, energy poverty and metrics continue to reveal significant differences between countries.
Buildings and construction finance roadmap template
A new GlobalABC roadmap proposes turning climate objectives for buildings into financeable projects by combining regulation, data, capacity and public and private capital.
European Investment Bank Group (EIBG) support to innovation in construction
The European Investment Bank aims to accelerate innovation in the European construction sector through financing for digitalisation, industrialisation and new materials, linking productivity, affordable housing and energy efficiency.
The EU-funded project IRENE helps vulnerable households access fair and affordable energy renovations
The LIFE-funded IRENE project brings together 10 organisations from four European countries to tackle energy poverty through inclusive renovation of multi-apartment buildings.
DHC Market Outlook 2026
District heating and cooling networks are advancing in Europe with more renewables, waste heat and electrification. The challenge now is to turn this progress into large-scale deployment through investment, planning and stable policies.
Steering the next MFF towards real implementation: Building decarbonisation in cities campaign
A new position paper sets out how the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) can strengthen the role of cities in decarbonising the building stock through more integrated and results-oriented funding.
The next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) must keep Europeans warm
The Cool Heating Coalition argues that the next Multiannual Financial Framework should place the decarbonisation of heating and buildings at the heart of EU investment in order to strengthen competitiveness, energy security and social cohesion.
Innovative financing mechanisms
Green infrastructure financing can be integrated into urban regeneration and development through public procurement, regulation and mechanisms that link investment to environmental outcomes.