Residential energy efficiency and energy poverty in the EU
A new Commission report assesses residential energy efficiency and its links to energy poverty, highlighting structural vulnerabilities and the need for targeted renovation measures across Member States.
Upgrading housing: the potential and limits of borrower-based measures
A policy brief drawing on experience from Slovakia, Latvia and Hungary finds that easing borrower-based measures can support financing for housing renovation without undermining financial stability, although its impact on lending remains limited.
A budget to scale up energy renovations in the EU
Renovate Europe calls for the next EU budget to make energy renovation a priority and mobilise public and private finance to close a still considerable investment gap.
Accelerating investment for an energy-independent and low-carbon future
Climate investment in the EU reached €534 billion in 2025, but remains below the level required to meet the EU’s 2030 targets. A new report by the Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE) highlights building renovation as one of the sectors where investment continues to fall short of identified needs.
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.