Tag: energy performance

Renovation Wave Strategy to improve the energy performance of buildings

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The European Commission has published its Renovation Wave Strategy to improve the energy performance of buildings. The Commission aims to at least double renovation rates in the next ten years and make sure renovations lead to higher energy and resource efficiency. This will enhance the quality of life for people living in and using the Read more about Renovation Wave Strategy to improve the energy performance of buildings[…]

80-95% less emission from the buildings by 2050

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Member states will be obliged to develop long-term strategies to ensure that buildings in the EU hardly use any energy by 2050. The Directive for Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) and is part of the “Clean Energy for All Europeans” package presented in November 2016, and the first one to reach a provisional agreement. Long-term Read more about 80-95% less emission from the buildings by 2050[…]

Stimulating demand for sustainable energy skills in the construction sector

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Specific Challenge: Based on results of the BUILD UP Skills initiative, in particular the National Qualification Platforms and Roadmaps, as well as the qualification and training schemes developed in various Member States, the challenge is now to act at market level and to support legislative changes that will stimulate the demand for energy skills. The Read more about Stimulating demand for sustainable energy skills in the construction sector[…]