Making Housing Affordable and Sustainable
More and more Europeans are struggling to afford rent, energy, and water bills, to access property, or to enjoy a decent standard of living. It’s time to take bold actions to address this housing crisis —and our new policy paper offers a clear path forward.
While the Affordable Housing Plan presents an opportunity to lower household running costs, improve living conditions across Europe, and empower both building owners and tenants, efficient buildings – whether new or renovated – are at the heart of the solution.
Why?
- They reduce energy and water bills, making homes more affordable.
- Energy renovations unlock unused buildings, adding much-needed housing supply.
- Innovative approaches like “top-up” renovations help increase urban density sustainably.
But how can we scale up these solutions? Here’s what we recommend:
- Policy Implementation: files like the EPBD, EED, and RED provide robust support at every level for delivery to the ground.
- Financing Framework: stable policies, sufficient public funding, and private investment instruments are critical.
- Upskilling the Workforce: equip professionals to handle the massive demand for renovations and efficient construction.
- Streamlining Processes: shorten permitting times and upscale industrial construction and renovation approaches.
Together, we can create a sustainable, affordable housing future that benefits all Europeans. Let’s make it happen!
Read our Position Paper by clicking the button below.
