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The EU approves regulations to boost energy efficiency and repairability of local space heaters, projected to save energy, reduce CO2 emissions, save money, create jobs and promote a circular economy.

The European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is currently calling upon experts specialising in energy efficiency and renewable energy to join the European Commission's expert database. These experts will evaluate proposals from the LIFE Clean Energy Transition sub-programme.

A competition to recognise exemplary building projects focusing on reuse.

Energy performance certificates will soon require Global Warming Potential calculations, which will be based on specific indicators outlined in Level(s).

Energy communities, vital for affordable energy access in low-income areas, face challenges despite EU directives favouring decentralised systems.

Usability and societal benefits are key criteria. The goal: net-zero emissions and equitable wellness.

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed novel sustainable electrochromic materials and devices with excellent properties for smart windows.

The built environment is becoming less and less sustainable. Good practices are already in place but more needs to be done by using circular economy approaches.

The transition to a circular economy, also in the construction sector, which is essential to achieve the goal of zero emissions, requires a rapid paradigm shift.

From Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 June, Brussels will host the 18th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). This year the theme is ‘Net-zero energy solutions for a competitive Europe’. In this article, BUILD UP sums up the keynote speeches, and main sessions related to energy efficiency in buildings for our community.