Buildings – Euractiv https://www.euractiv.com News & EU policy from Europe, for Europe Wed, 29 May 2024 07:50:27 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/cropped-cropped-Brand-avatar-_-CMYK-1-32x32.jpg Buildings – Euractiv https://www.euractiv.com 32 32 Electrifying Europe’s heating, district systems eye new technology opportunity [Advocacy Lab Content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/news/electrifying-europes-heating-district-systems-eye-new-technology-opportunity/ Tue, 28 May 2024 16:18:30 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2098784 Tech-driven REPowerEU needs a boost says McKinsey [Advocacy Lab Content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/tech-driven-repowereu-needs-a-boost-says-mckinsey/ Fri, 03 May 2024 14:59:54 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2087205 Contested EU green buildings law adopted  https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/news/contested-eu-green-buildings-law-adopted/ Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:00:16 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2076274 Transforming our buildings: Europe’s path to sustainability https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/transforming-our-buildings-europes-path-to-sustainability/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:00:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2049858 Brussels takes heat pump ‘action plan’ off the agenda https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/news/brussels-takes-heat-pump-action-plan-off-the-agenda/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:35:18 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2029039 Five hidden gems in the EU’s recast buildings directive https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/five-hidden-gems-in-the-eus-recast-buildings-directive/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:06:45 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2024846 EU agrees 2040 fossil boiler ban in revamped green buildings law https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/eu-agrees-2040-fossil-boiler-ban-in-revamped-green-buildings-law/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:18:48 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2024713 EU’s contested green buildings law limps towards the finishing line https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/news/eus-contested-green-buildings-law-limps-towards-the-finishing-line/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:11:24 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2024248 How innovation is shaping the future of building renovations https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/how-innovation-is-shaping-the-future-of-building-renovations/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:30:37 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2023806 Europe’s buildings are off track to climate neutrality https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/europes-buildings-are-off-track-to-climate-neutrality/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:20:15 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2017254 Will EU’s buildings directive bring benefits for low-income households? https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/will-eus-buildings-directive-bring-benefits-for-low-income-households/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:30:41 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2008737 Geothermal: Europe’s next renewable opportunity https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/geothermal-europes-next-renewable-opportunity/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:30:42 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1995554 Legislators water down EU buildings directive after marathon talks https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/legislators-water-down-eu-buildings-directive-after-marathon-talks/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 06:00:28 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1992672 European Parliament wants fair, flexible approach to efficient buildings law https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/european-parliament-wants-fair-flexible-approach-to-efficient-buildings-law/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:09:26 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1991214 German industry launches last-minute bid to salvage EU buildings law https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/german-industry-launches-last-minute-bid-to-salvage-eu-buildings-law/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:39:42 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1990439 EU reaches deal on exit schedule from climate-wrecking F-gases https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/eu-reaches-deal-on-exit-schedule-from-climate-wrecking-f-gases/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:31:35 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1988421 EU Parliament approves lowering asbestos exposure limit https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/eu-parliament-approves-lowering-asbestos-exposure-limit/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:16:11 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1987302 Alleviating energy poverty – with fossil fuels? https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/alleviating-energy-poverty-with-fossil-fuels/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:30:47 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1984100 Berlin considers slashing electricity tax by 95% to boost heat pump uptake https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/berlin-considers-slashing-electricity-tax-by-95-to-boost-heat-pump-uptake/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:55:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1980141 Former MEP: Brussels must not give up on EU green buildings law https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/interview/former-mep-brussels-must-not-give-up-on-eu-green-buildings-law/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:30:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=1975661 EU Buildings Directive: Germany signals readiness to stop tighter standards https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-buildings-directive-germany-signals-readiness-to-stop-tighter-standards/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:31:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1978909 Positive energy neighbourhoods: Building a resilient and inclusive Europe https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/positive-energy-neighbourhoods-building-a-resilient-and-inclusive-europe/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:36:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1975097 Faced with an energy crisis, Positive Energy Neighbourhoods (PENs) could become Europe’s solution for sustainable and energy-efficient urban spaces as it moves forward with the green transition, write Maarten De Groote and Gabi Kaiser.  ]]> Germany adopts watered-down fossil boiler ban for 2028 https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/germany-adopts-watered-down-fossil-boiler-ban-for-2028/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:37:55 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1974225 Mould, fires: Substandard housing threatens health of Europeans https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/mould-fires-substandard-housing-threatens-health-of-europeans/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:41:45 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=840039 ‘Deep’ renovations needed to meet climate goals, French industry warns https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/entire-homes-need-renovating-to-meet-climate-goals-french-industry-warns/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 06:05:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=831625 Embodied carbon: Addressing now the hidden carbon cost of our buildings https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/embodied-carbon-addressing-now-the-hidden-carbon-cost-of-our-buildings/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:00:59 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1960068 An efficient Energy Performance of Buildings Directive must look out for the reduction of ‘whole life carbon emissions’ in order to achieve Europe's climate goals, writes Zsolt Toth. ]]> Renovation rates in Germany collapse amid spiralling costs https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/renovation-rates-in-germany-collapse-amid-spiralling-costs/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:27:35 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1960400 Parliament adopts position on EU’s green construction product rules https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/news/parliament-adopts-position-on-eus-green-construction-product-rules/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:32:22 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1954414 France treading carefully on gas boiler ban following German debacle https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/france-treading-carefully-on-gas-boiler-phase-out-following-german-debacle/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:43:23 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=825133 France announces more financing for energy renovations https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/france-announces-more-financing-for-energy-renovations/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:19:39 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=824765 Forget politics, renovate our homes – ahora mismo! https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/forget-politics-renovate-our-homes-ahora-mismo/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:47:10 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1950804 Italy behind schedule in meeting EU green goals, document shows https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/italy-behind-schedule-in-meeting-eu-green-goals-document-shows/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 06:43:26 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1949498 Why Austria has yet to pass its 2023 boiler ban https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/why-austria-has-yet-to-pass-its-2023-boiler-ban/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:28:50 +0000 https://www.euractiv.de/?post_type=news&p=813359 EPBD: Time for political courage to protect citizens https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/epbd-time-for-political-courage-to-protect-citizens/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:09:28 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1945152 The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has the potential to make a real difference in the process of decarbonizing the building stock, as long as high standards for zero emissions and minimum energy performance are maintained, writes Oliver Rapf. ]]> German boiler ‘culture war’ looms large over EU buildings directive https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/news/german-boiler-culture-war-looms-large-over-eu-buildings-directive/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:28:07 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1943814 Heat pump ‘readiness indicator’ to evaluate savings for consumers https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/heat-pump-readiness-indicator-to-evaluate-savings-for-consumers/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:34:40 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1943274 Slovenia extends fuel price regulation by another year https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/slovenia-extends-fuel-price-regulation-by-another-year/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:27:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1942645 Slovakia’s gap in heat pump subsidies could ‘lose a year’ of progress https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/slovakias-gap-in-heat-pump-subsidies-could-lose-a-year-of-progress/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:15:20 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1939390 Germany aims to connect 100,000 buildings to district heating every year https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/germany-aims-to-connect-100000-buildings-to-district-heating-every-year/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:43:33 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1938322 German government resolves paralysis over heating policy https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/german-government-resolves-paralysis-over-heating-policy/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:08:13 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1938509 Accelerating the energy transition in European cities https://www.euractiv.com/section/climate-environment/opinion/accelerating-the-energy-transition-in-european-cities/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:30:49 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1933074 Key Parliament committee backs industry-friendly revamp of EU construction product rules https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/key-parliament-committee-backs-industry-friendly-revamp-of-eu-construction-product-rules/ Wed, 24 May 2023 13:57:43 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1928298 Bringing efficiency in the EU’s National Energy and Climate Plans https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/bringing-efficiency-in-the-eus-national-energy-and-climate-plans/ Fri, 19 May 2023 05:30:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1923699 The challenge of getting buildings towards net-zero: The German Bundestag https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/the-challenge-of-getting-buildings-towards-net-zero-the-german-bundestag/ Mon, 15 May 2023 05:45:37 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1921276 Opposition set to defeat Germany’s proposed 2024 boiler ban https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/opposition-set-to-defeat-germanys-proposed-2024-boiler-ban/ Fri, 12 May 2023 08:01:44 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1922574 The people behind the buildings: Why we must get it right in the EPBD  https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/the-people-behind-the-buildings-why-we-must-get-it-right-in-the-epbd/ Fri, 12 May 2023 04:36:18 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1921892 EU buildings directive in Italy: Wrestling with cultural value https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/news/eu-buildings-directive-in-italy-wrestling-with-cultural-value/ Wed, 03 May 2023 13:04:12 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1918276 Which material will become Europe’s future construction mainstay? https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/news/which-material-will-become-europes-future-construction-mainstay/ Wed, 03 May 2023 08:13:29 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1917774 Energy crisis drives EU institutions to cut down on energy use, go solar https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/energy-crisis-drives-eu-institutions-to-cut-down-on-energy-use-go-solar/ Sun, 30 Apr 2023 05:30:19 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1916557 Is there a role for concrete in sustainable construction? https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/special_report/is-there-a-role-for-concrete-in-sustainable-construction/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:08:20 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=special_report&p=1907407 Future houses to become material ‘banks,’ experts explain https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/news/future-houses-to-become-material-banks-experts-explain/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:58:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1916524 Heritage advocates ‘vigilant’ over revised EU green buildings law https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/heritage-advocates-vigilant-over-revised-eu-buildings-directive/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:46:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=799540 Grid operators call for greater transparency on household electricity use https://www.euractiv.com/section/electricity/news/grid-operators-call-for-greater-transparency-on-household-electricity-use/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:02:20 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1914466 Slovakia continues with house renovation wave https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/slovakia-continues-with-house-renovation-wave/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:31:38 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1914190 Berlin considers withdrawing support for EU buildings directive https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/news/berlin-considers-withdrawing-support-for-eu-buildings-directive/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:02:19 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1913392 German liberals renew call for higher fuel prices https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/german-liberals-renew-call-for-higher-fuel-prices/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:46:40 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1913495 The struggle for Europe’s green construction norms https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/news/the-struggle-for-europes-green-construction-norms/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:10:37 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1908859 The challenge of decarbonising Europe’s largest buildings https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/special_report/the-challenge-of-decarbonising-europes-largest-buildings/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:30:58 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=special_report&p=1904556 Lawmaker: Football stadiums ‘not covered’ by EU green building law https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/interview/lawmaker-football-stadiums-are-not-covered-by-eus-green-buildings-law/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:14:03 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=1905932 The European Union is currently revamping its green buildings law. Ahead of finals talks on the proposal, EURACTIV interviewed Ciarán Cuffe, a Green MEP who will represent the European Parliament in negotiations with the other EU institutions.]]> Czech expert: EU Building Directive targets should be met by states, not owners https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/czech-expert-eu-building-directive-targets-should-be-met-by-states-not-owners/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:12:05 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1902955 Green procurement: The key to decarbonise construction and road transport https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/green-procurement-the-key-to-decarbonise-construction-and-road-transport/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:30:50 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1900518 Construction sector bets on EU green buildings law as new growth engine https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/construction-sector-bets-on-eu-green-buildings-law-as-new-growth-engine/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:05:43 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1893349 Italian right-wing slam EU Green Homes Directive https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/italian-right-wing-slam-eu-green-homes-directive/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:49:57 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1893404 Sustainable construction: lessons from Helsinki https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/sustainable-construction-lessons-from-helsinki/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:13:33 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1890954 Gas industry lobbying hard against EU boiler phaseout, leaked emails suggest https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/gas-industry-lobbying-hard-against-eu-boiler-phaseout-leaked-emails-suggest/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:55:24 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1890756 Why European mayors support ambitious building retrofitting goals https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/why-european-mayors-support-ambitious-building-retrofitting-goals/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:21:18 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1889619 Consumers shouldn’t have to pick up the bill for expensive hydrogen experiments https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/consumers-shouldnt-have-to-pick-up-the-bill-for-expensive-hydrogen-experiments/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 07:00:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1885168 Opening the door to hybrid heat pumps and hydrogen boilers will impact consumers, and make it more difficult for them to transition to clean heating while increasing energy costs, argues Monique Goyens. ]]> Rome mayor to tackle carbon emissions with building renovation wave https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/rome-mayor-to-tackle-carbon-emissions-with-building-renovation-wave/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 06:15:45 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1884722 Italy overturns ‘superbonus’ scheme for housing renovation https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/italy-overturns-superbonus-scheme-for-housing-renovation/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:13:51 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1884013 Italian MEP warns of EU Buildings Directive ‘anti-EU propaganda’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/italian-mep-warns-of-eu-buildings-directive-anti-eu-propaganda/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 06:45:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1882780 Green housing must be affordable and inclusive for all https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/green-housing-must-be-affordable-and-inclusive-for-all/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 08:55:39 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1881461 Green homes directive would have ‘devastating effects in Italy’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/green-homes-directive-would-have-devastating-effects-in-italy/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:29:08 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1874185 Tackling emissions of buildings from cradle to grave https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/tackling-emissions-of-buildings-from-cradle-to-grave/ Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:00:19 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1858176 The EU needs a whole-life carbon roadmap for buildings https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/the-eu-needs-a-whole-life-carbon-roadmap-for-buildings/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:30:51 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1849967 EU policymakers should deliver a comprehensive whole-life carbon roadmap in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. A strong stance on whole-life carbon impacts would have the power to nudge national governments and industry towards decisive climate action, writes Zsolt Toth. ]]> The Irish architect at the heart of the EU’s fight for greener buildings https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/the-irish-architect-at-the-heart-of-the-eus-fight-for-greener-buildings/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:30:40 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1839969 The Green Brief: Europe’s risky complacency on energy savings https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/the-green-brief-europes-risky-complacency-on-energy-savings/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:55:37 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1839650 Rethinking our buildings for people and planet [Promoted content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/rethinking-our-buildings-for-people-and-planet/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:12 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1829308 The path to energy sovereignty begins with energy efficiency [Promoted content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/the-path-to-energy-sovereignty-begins-with-energy-efficiency/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:31:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1822507 Med countries tipped off on energy savings in buildings https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/med-countries-tipped-off-on-energy-savings-in-buildings/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:10:57 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=special_report&p=1815614 EU’s building renovation ‘one-stop-shops’ taking shape https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/eus-building-renovation-one-stop-shops-taking-shape/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:30:42 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1801361 Italy’s feted building renovation ‘Superbonus’ comes under scrutiny https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/italys-feted-superbonus-for-building-renovation-comes-under-scrutiny/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:45:39 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1800480 What My Mother Taught Me About Climate Change: An Interview with the Eurima DG [Promoted content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/what-my-mother-taught-me-about-climate-change-an-interview-with-the-eurima-dg/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:37 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1786245 th floor Brussels office, the Director General of the European Insulation Manufacturers Association EURIMA is reflecting on the many challenges in the way of decarbonising the EU, in particular its building stock.]]> European cities call for more staff, resources to decarbonise buildings https://www.euractiv.com/section/cities-regions/news/european-cities-call-for-more-staff-resources-to-decarbonise-buildings/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:28:29 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1784604 ‘Renovictions’ loom as EU aims to boost building renovation https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/renovictions-loom-as-eu-aims-to-boost-building-renovation/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:43:17 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1775117 EU’s revised building law does not live up to its challenges [Promoted content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/eus-revised-building-law-does-not-live-up-to-its-challenges/ https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/eus-revised-building-law-does-not-live-up-to-its-challenges/#respond Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:00:40 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1767559 https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/eus-revised-building-law-does-not-live-up-to-its-challenges/feed/ 0 Mind the energy efficiency gap between product and building policies [Promoted content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/buildings/opinion/mind-the-energy-efficiency-gap-between-product-and-building-policies/ 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