Reimagining architecture: where sustainability meets smart technology

Gwen Webber writes on the KNX today website about the important role architects have in developing sustainable buildings. Architects: playing a critical role in energy efficient and sustainable buildings Understanding systems such as KNX is now essential for architects if they want to deliver buildings that are not just energy-efficient but future-proof. I have … Continue reading Reimagining architecture: where sustainability meets smart technology →

Latest impact report of Concerted Action on the EU Energy Efficiency Directive

The latest CA EED Impact Report has been released, covering March 2022 to May 2025, outlines the achievements of the EU-wide initiative supporting the Energy Efficiency Directive. It is the first in a series of two reports that will explore the impacts of this current, third iteration of the CA EED (2022-2026). This report covers the … Continue reading Latest impact report of Concerted Action on the EU Energy Efficiency Directive →

EU policies aimed at cutting energy are ‘lamentably inadequate’

A news item on the website for the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) raises concerns about energy efficiency efforts in the EU. Energy efficiency policies are ‘lamentably inadequate’ and reduction targets should be doubled, according to environment academics from the University of East Anglia. EU energy efficiency efforts are not enough Researchers … Continue reading EU policies aimed at cutting energy are ‘lamentably inadequate’ →

Spotlight on EU funded project – Unlocking SME potential: Financing energy efficiency for a sustainable future

Europe is juggling many issues at once, at a time when we are striving for greater sustainability and resilience. Whether it be the need for addressing climate change and environmental protection, greater military protection, international trade concerns, improved employment, improved competitiveness, greater energy security, greater economic stability and more, Europe is confronting a range of … Continue reading Spotlight on EU funded project – Unlocking SME potential: Financing energy efficiency for a sustainable future →

EU 2040 target holds line on climate, but loopholes threaten integrity

The European Commission announced it would stick to the objective announced last year of cutting emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The Commission proposed that states could count carbon credits purchased to finance projects outside Europe for up to 3% of their emission cuts. An article on the Le Monde discusses the … Continue reading EU 2040 target holds line on climate, but loopholes threaten integrity →

New EEA report on renewable electricity in Europe’s energy transition

Scaling up renewable electricity sources across the EU could reduce electricity generation costs, improve energy independence, and support the transition towards clean industry, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report published this week. At the same time, accelerating the electrification of heating, transport and industry is needed to support Europe’s clean and competitive future. … Continue reading New EEA report on renewable electricity in Europe’s energy transition →

New publication from BPIE: Making choices for home renovation: A guide for an effective implementation of EPBD Article 9.2

With the policy framework in place, now effective implementation of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is a necessity. The Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) has just published a report to help in the implementation. The report is a practical guide to help member states implement Article 9.2 of the revised EPBD, focusing … Continue reading New publication from BPIE: Making choices for home renovation: A guide for an effective implementation of EPBD Article 9.2 →

The EU accelerates the completion of the energy union

On its website, the European Commission published this week a news article on how it is completing the energy union. In focus: Completing Europe’s energy union In 2015, the EU’s energy union strategy set out a bold vision to fundamentally transform our energy system. It envisioned a resilient energy union, with an ambitious climate policy, to … Continue reading The EU accelerates the completion of the energy union →

New publication from BPIE: Making the global pledge to double energy efficiency count

To double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements — from approximately 2% to over 4% annually — by 2030. Yet, no shared methodology was established to measure progress toward this goal. This paper gives policymakers the tools to align on definitions, track genuine progress, and uphold the commitments made on the global … Continue reading New publication from BPIE: Making the global pledge to double energy efficiency count →

Call for an ‘energy savings first’ principle in Europe

Rather than an ‘energy efficiency first principle’ in Europe, Christoph Schwaiger discusses in an article on the Euractiv website that the French think-tank, négaWatt, is arguing for a new principle would be beneficial, focusing on not just how we use energy, but on how much energy we truly need. This comes closer to the sufficiency … Continue reading Call for an ‘energy savings first’ principle in Europe →