Briefing paper
Deep energy renovation: trapped in overestimated costs and staged approach
Analysis of energy renovation costs, as provided by the French Observatory for Low Energy Buildings.
Discussion paper
Energy renovation: it’s time for a paradigm shift in policy design!
The “Clean Energy for All Europeans” package confirms the pivotal role of the EU building stock in meeting EU 2030 climate and energy targets. In fact, the projected decarbonisation of the EU energy system is mainly based on the renovation of existing buildings and the...
Report
Energy Transition of the EU Building Stock: Unleashing the 4th Industrial Revolution in Europe
This publication is an analytical report aiming to support the on-going review/revision of EU climate and energy policy instruments. The first objective of the report is to contribute to making 2016 the year of delivery for EU instruments aiming to reduce buildings' energy consumption and...
Report
Governance For Efficiency First: "Plan, Finance, Deliver"
“Efficiency First” (E1st) is the fundamental principle around which the development of the EU’s energy system should be designed. It means considering the potential for efficiency (including energy savings and demand response) in all decision-making related to energy, and prioritising efficiency improvements when they are...