Sign up as an Expert to evaluate LIFE Clean Energy Transition proposals
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.
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Trophées bâtiments circulaires (circular building awards)
A competition to recognise exemplary building projects focusing on reuse.
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What should I attend at EUSEW 2024?
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.
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EU requires disclosure of global warming potential for buildings
Energy performance certificates will soon require Global Warming Potential calculations, which will be based on specific indicators outlined in Level(s).
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Energy communities: a powerful yet overlooked tool in fighting energy poverty
Energy communities, vital for affordable energy access in low-income areas, face challenges despite EU directives favouring decentralised systems.
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The ASHVIN digital twin system builds a more productive, sustainable and safe future
Researchers and engineers have participated in developing and testing a novel digital twin system in over 20 European construction and maintenance sites. They predict integrating digital twin assistants into the routine work processes of construction projects and asset maintenance will become commonplace within five years.
Natalia Cediel Contreras
Plant-based technologies for smart windows
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed novel sustainable electrochromic materials and devices with excellent properties for smart windows.
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Why do we need a circular built environment?
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.
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The challenging but essential transition to circularity
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.
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Shape Energy Retrofitting Education: Join SHERLOCK VET Survey!
SHERLOCK invites VET professors and students in energy retrofitting to complete a survey, shaping short courses to meet learner needs.
Evdokia Bairampa Sice