An analysis of housing regulations in 8 Member States This report examines housing requirements in eight selected Member States of the European Union in relation to indoor air quality, thermal comfort and daylight, increasingly important issues for European buildings and their occupants. The aim of the report is to provide an overview of the current …

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The report, published by the BPIE (Building’s Performance Institute Europe), analyses the national approaches of EU member states regarding the certification of the energy efficiency of their buildings. The conclusion is that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are among the most important factors that contribute to increasing the energy efficiency of the European building stock. However, …

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Self-sufficiency, faster diffusion, and wider socially better choice: ambitious projects are the choice for Strategic Investments According to the programmes of the Construction Sector, “the European Fund for Strategic Investments must allocate funds for radical renovation projects of buildings“. A new report published today by Copenhagen Economics concludes that radical renovation projects are more cost-effective …

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The European Council today adopted its Climate and Energy Package for 2030 and has chosen to go for a 27% indicative Energy Efficiency Target. It is a dismal agreement that falls short of the Commission’s unambitious proposal, which was made in July. EuroACE member companies have systematically called for a binding 40% Energy Efficiency Target …

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On Tuesday 29 April 2014, a workshop was held with the EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Mr. Laszlo Andor at the European Commission’s office in Greece. INZEB was among the invited organisations.