27 European heads of state are discussing the Commission’s proposal for a €1.85 trillion COVID-19 recovery budget. It is a huge sum: €1.1 trillion from the member states themselves and €750 billion to be borrowed on the capital markets....
The main concept of the ZERO-PLUS Project is now also available via an easy-to-digest interactive video! The story of NetZero Energy settlements is unwrapped step by step highlighting the importance of creating energy efficient settlements...
For four consecutive years, E Co. has been involved as a Partner in the ZERO-PLUS Project, contributing to its goal: to develop and implement a collaborative management approach to the design and construction of near-zero energy efficient...
Which are the #SmartHabits that allow you to save energy during summer? Take part in InBetween #H2020 Project Photo Contest and win a smart prize!
Summer is at the door and so our need for cooling.
According to the EU...
The European Commission has today opened a public consultation on boosting the renovation of buildings across the EU. The Renovation Wave initiative is a priority under the European Green Deal and the Recovery play for the EU, aimed at...
Check out the June 2020 issue of CEN-CE newsletter for getting up to speed with recent and ongoing activities of CEN-CE team!
EPB standards covered by CEN-CE scheme
Explore synergies with CEN-CE scheme
2nd CEN-CE classroom pilot...
Building Simulation 2021 Conference
BS2021 - Creating Impact
We aim at creating impact by translating research results into practice. Bridging the gap between academics and practitioners is key. Special focus on day one...
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has entered a major new phase of Accelerator Cities, a project which brings together some of the most ambitious local and combined authorities and other expert stakeholders to drive action to upgrade...
Mr Hormaeche, General Manager of the Basque Energy Cluster, provided Fedarene with this thought provoking interview on the role and the potential of the private sector to boost the energy transition.
José Ignacio Hormaeche has been...
A webinar organised by HOUSEFUL partner Housing Europe shed light on the many different available approaches to assess the circularity level of buildings and lead to a more sustainable housing sectorSure, circular buildings are great. But...
Working with citizens has the potential to generate new ideas to reinvent our cities
This 90’ interactive workshop organised by LIST and R2M Solution aims at:
▶️ Discussing the importance of citizen engagement within urban planning...
iBRoad is among the year’s 3 most innovative European energy projects recognized at the EU Sustainable Energy Awards 2020!
The H2020 funded project iBRoad stands out as an award finalist in the Innovation category introducing a new era...
The construction industry seems to be comparatively unscathed by the pandemic – at least at first glance. Work has continued on many building sites. But what about the long-term situation at the global level? Should urban densification in...
Buildings account for more than one-third of global carbon emissions. Five years after the Paris Climate Agreement, it is high time to act. To facilitate this process, the IGBC call on Irish businesses and cities to take a leadership role...
These projects will further facilitate Europe’s low carbon energy transition by helping to upgrade buildings’ energy performance, enhancing the role of consumers to change the market and developing smart energy services, channeling further...
Approximately €113 million of EU grant funding has been awarded to projects under the following focus areas:
Consumers & Smart Energy Services: 10 projects receive €24 m.
Innovative Financing: 11...
EBC, FIEC and UIPI published a joint statement on 25th May 2020, expressing their support for the green “Superbonus” – a 110% tax discount for energy and anti-seismic renovations – recently proposed by the Italian government to relaunch...
In March 2020, FEDARENE launched the 2020 Roger Léron Award and its call for nominations in order to celebrate outstanding contributions to sustainable energy at local, regional and European level.
In the meantime, Europe and the other...
Call for Papers
Papers describing original work are invited in any of the areas listed below. Acceptance will be based on quality, relevance and originality. Both full research reports and work-in-progress reports are...
Great news for energy aficionados! The 15th edition of the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will be held as a digital event, the first one ever since EUSEW started in 2006.
The biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy...