‘We think in generalities but we live in detail…’ How do we help consumers make the right decisions on having an energy renovation?

Our energy efficiency policies in Europe give considerable attention, rightly so, to improving the energy performance of our existing building stock. And Europe certainly has a large and varied building stock, no doubt! While there is no template for building design, there certainly is no template for building renovation. Every owner and consumer has an … Continue reading ‘We think in generalities but we live in detail…’ How do we help consumers make the right decisions on having an energy renovation? →

Putting consumers at the centre of EU energy efficiency policies for buildings

The Energy Advice Exchange has published a briefing note explaining that there is an important gap in current energy efficiency policies related to buildings. Today’s policies do not recognise the real and practical advice needs of consumers. After all, it is those consumers who will decide on whether to have a deep renovation – or … Continue reading Putting consumers at the centre of EU energy efficiency policies for buildings →

Singapore opens academy to promote the energy transition

We are all looking for ways to get the wider community to understand what it takes to fully embed the energy transition. Samantha Boh writes a good article in the Singapore Strait Times about a new academy that is being built to help people better understand “how to operate in more environmentally-friendly ways.” What do … Continue reading Singapore opens academy to promote the energy transition →