In many EU countries multi-family dwellings represent the dominant residential solution. But structural renovations to cut emissions and save energy may be a real challenge in such contexts, if the communities are not properly involved in the process Watch the video here: http://www.buildheat.eu/building-energy-efficient-communities/
Post date: 19 Jun 2019
Type: News
After a short introduction from the EASME (Executive Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises), this webinar will hear from several presenters: -Policy context and priorities from DG ENER -How to structure the dialogue on sustainable energy finance: experience and prospects from the SEI Forums initiative, Andy Deacon, Climate Alliance
Post date: 19 Jun 2019
Type: Event
The PARENT project’s final conference brought together political actors, researchers and civil society organisations concerned with energy and sustainability in Brussels on 4-5 June.
Post date: 18 Jun 2019
Type: News
The EU has now at its disposal a new set of energy legislation, as well as targets to be met until 2030.For energy efficiency, an EU 2030 headline target of at least 32.5% was set in the revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED).
Post date: 18 Jun 2019
Type: Publication
An ambitious implementation of circular economy principles in the building and construction sectors requirestheinvolvement and collaboration of all stakeholders, from the construction materials and building components manufacturers to procurers, builders, users, building managers,recycling enterprises,etc. Architects can play a key rolein this chain, as many decisions taken duringthe design phase have long-lasting consequences on the environmental performance of a building, throughout its life-cycle.
Post date: 17 Jun 2019
Type: Publication
Since 2006, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy and the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) has organised its annual flagship event: the EU Sustainable Energy Week.
Post date: 17 Jun 2019
Type: News
Register your interest in the feasibility study stakeholder engagement here. 1st stakeholders meeting: Brussels, 24 June 2019
Post date: 14 Jun 2019
Type: Event
Over the past few years a new trend has been spreading in Europe. The concept of smart cities has gained momentum in connection with the sustainable development of urban areas and, hence, the life quality of their inhabitants. By means of using digital technologies as a vector to increase the efficiency of a large number of urban functions and services, several solutions are being developed and tested in the fields of Energy Efficiency, Mobility and ICT.
Post date: 13 Jun 2019
Type: Event
Concept: C-Track 50 aims to mobilise and guide public authorities at a local and regional level, in order to achieve climate resilience and carbon neutrality by 2050. Objectives: 1-Enhancing the cooperation between the different levels of governances, both at the vertical and horizontal level, in 11 European countries
Post date: 11 Jun 2019
Type: Link
Based on Commission proposals published in November 2016, the Clean energy for all Europeans package consists of eight legislative acts. After political agreement by the Council and the European Parliament in 2018 and early 2019, these acts are expected to enter into force by summer 2019, although EU countries have 1-2 years to transpose the new directives into national law.
Post date: 11 Jun 2019
Type: Publication