With the final goal of achieving a decarbonised building sector by 2050, the recent approval of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has elicited reactions from different players in the energy and construction ecosystem. Check the updated documents released by the European Commission and some insights and tools from relevant stakeholders in the field.

The directive empowers Member States to reduce emissions and energy usage in buildings, enhancing health and quality of life. It promotes energy independence, mandates zero-emission standards for new buildings, and encourages the phase-out of fossil fuels, driving sustainable mobility and combating energy poverty.

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.