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Is there a difference between “shall” and “should” in the EPBD?
In the Energy Performance for Buildings Directive (EPBD), “shall” is used in article 9, whereas “should” is used in article 2:
Article 9 of the EPBD states that: “Member States shall ensure that by 31 December 2020, all new buildings are...
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What are “infringement procedures” by the European Commission?
There are many BUILD UP news items referring to infringement, e.g.: http://www.buildup.eu/en/search/infringement
According to the EU treaties, the European Commission may take legal action – an infringement procedure – against an EU...
by Philipp Fink, Antoine Guillou and Robert Schachtschneider, 12 July 2017
As the EU goes through troubled times, there is a crucial need to identify core policies that affect every one of its citizens. Considering energy policy...
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Energie Label Atlas
The Energy Labels Atlas (Energie Label Atlas) puts all buildings in The Netherlands and their respective energy labels on an online interactive map. Developed by Waag Society and Touch Software Applications, for the foundation “Meer Met...
On 22 June 2017, AIE, AREA and GCP Europe released the following joint position paper:
The AIE (European Association of electrical contracting companies), AREA (European association of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat...
EEFIG Underwriting Toolkit: Value and Risk Appraisal for Energy Efficiency Financing
The EEFIG Underwriting Toolkit is designed to assist financial institutions to scale up their deployment of capital into energy efficiency. The...
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Revision of the EPBD - What could change regarding the inspection of heating and air conditioning systems?
In the European Commission's proposal for a revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, released on 30 November 2016, substantial changes are proposed as regards the inspection of heating and air conditioning systems.
The...
By Zoran Radosavljevic (EURACTIV)
The European Parliament approved on Tuesday (June 13) the introduction of new energy labels for household appliances, which MEPs and industry experts said should enable consumers to save money and...
This tool is available on the website "Rénovation Info Service", owned by the French Ministry of Housing. It allows to identify companies that have got the label "RGE - Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement". The energy renovation works are...
Thursday 27 April 2017
This webinar focuses on solutions and strategies for quality (and data) management in new buildings, focusing in particular on the Building Commissioning Process (Cx).
Previous experience has shown the importance...
Starting at the bottom, creating a tangible project, sharing and limiting risk. This is what crowdfunding and Islamic finance is all about when they come together
Islamic finance abides by the Sharia law. It demands socially...
There’s been a lot of talk over the last few years about self-driving vehicles. Vehicles ‘driven’, essentially, by computer are being rolled out in various locations across the world. The technology, we’re told, is ready to go - all that...
13th Webinar: From innovation to final product in enterprise presented by UBRUN
In this webinar, UBRUN described the transition of innovative concepts to final product in enterprise via active collaboration between academia and...
15th Webinar: Dynamic, flexible and human-centric – Innovation towards smart energy management presented by NUS
Building GHG emission can be reduced by increasing the use of renewable energy sources by suppliers at energy generation...
11th Webinar: Optimised operation of smart grids presented by AEA and TUC
1st part by AEA: The main objective of this webinar was to underline the need for optimised operation of smart grids. The webinar contents are summarised below...
9th Webinar – Smart Grids district heating/cooling and cogeneration organised by IDEA
The main objective of this webinar was to present an overview about district heating and cooling (DHC), its link with cogeneration, the perspectives...
8th Webinar - Smart metering solution: systematic approach, flexible implementation organised by ELGAMA
The main objective of the Smart metering solution: systematic approach, flexible implementation Webinar, was presented by ELGAMA...
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Smart Communities
7th Webinar - Smart Communities organised by UoA and CyI
The main objective of the Smart Communities Webinar, presented by the UoA, was to underline the development of Smart and NZEB for Europe, analysing the major problems and...
6th Webinar - organised by TUC: Definition of Smart Grids
The main objective of the Definitions of Smart Grids Webinar, presented by TUC, was to introduce the fundamental principles of smart grids. Various definitions and different...
4th Webinar - Two case studies of smart ZEB: the LEAF House & the LEAF Lab organised by AEA / Loccioni Group
The Leaf House and Leaf Lab were presented as they constitute a best practice Smart Residential Building and the first...