Delivering the EPBD: Minimum Energy Performance Standards Join Efficient Buildings Europe for the second appointment of their webinar series revolving around the Implementation Guide. This episode will deep-dive into the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), with experts from various sectors offering their insights on the topic. Addressing the worst performing buildings in priority, MEPS aim […]
As part of UNEP's Cool Talks series, powered by the Cool Coalition, this session will focus on unlocking private investment to scale up sustainable space cooling in developing economies. Experts will discuss key findings from the IFC-UNEP Cool Coalition Cooler Finance report, highlighting a $332 billion annual investment opportunity by 2050, the role of passive […]
Join REDI4HEAT, CoolLlFE and Plan4Cold projects for an engaging webinar exploring how energy efficiency policies and renewable heating & cooling solutions can work together to accelerate Europe’s energy transition. During this session, we will explore strategies for integrating renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies into urban planning, as well as policy frameworks that support this shift, such […]
This CoolLIFE training session is led by Giulia Conforto from e-think energy research, and will explore innovative tools and strategies for sustainable space cooling. Discover the CoolLIFE Knowledge Hub and interactive tool, designed to support policymakers, urban planners, and building professionals in optimising cooling solutions.
Global demand for cooling is accelerating, driven by rising temperatures, rapid urbanization, and economic growth. It is not surprising then that in many regions, reliable cooling is indispensable—vital for food security, healthcare, productivity, and broader resilience in a warming world. Currently, cooling systems account for around 10% of the world’s electricity consumption, with demand projected […]
District heating companies face significant investments, especially when integrating low-temperature residual heat into high-temperature networks. At this Knowledge Exchange Forum (KEF), alternative investment models, such as off-balance sheet financing, will be discussed to reduce economic barriers in the transition to renewable district heating.
Want to learn about how Europe is transforming and modernising its district heating and cooling (DHC) networks? Join the Smart Cities Marketplace Focus Group on Renewable Heating and Cooling's webinar on “Future-Proof District Energy: Digital, Efficient & Renewable DHC Networks”. DHC networks are key to achieving sustainable and efficient urban energy systems. As the energy […]
The EU’s climate goals depend on rapid decarbonisation in buildings and transport, but progress is slow. The new Emissions Trading System (ETS-2) sets a carbon price on fuels, driving decarbonization while boosting energy independence. However, rising costs may disproportionately affect vulnerable households and SMEs. The Social Climate Fund (SCF) aims to ease this burden by […]
The Commission’s recently adopted Competitiveness Compass charts a clear course for the EU. It underscores the importance in ensuring sustainable prosperity in its competitiveness agenda while preserving its unique social market economy. Succeeding in this transition will the EU safeguard its sovereignty, economic security, and global influence. As the continent transitions towards a net-zero economy, shaping […]
Discover strategies and real-world examples that help overcome the biggest barriers to energy renovation in Central and Eastern Europe: financing and lack of technical support. What you will learn: · How New Green Savings in Czechia evolved over 15 years into a leading renovation program · Best practices for technical assistance and One-Stop Shops from […]
Widely used in cooling, refrigeration and in heating buildings and water, heat pumps are a proven technology – and the most cost-effective one to decarbonise buildings. But to replace the fossil fuels that currently meet most global heating demand, the deployment of clean technologies like heat pumps must accelerate significantly. This is essential to meet […]
