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Joint letter calling upon EU Member States to implement ETS2
Housing Simplification Package: EBE’s response to the call for evidence
Setting the way to decarbonised, efficient, and affordable buildings beyond 2030
Joint Statement on EPBD transposition: Giving the buildings sector the certainty to invest
Electrification Action Plan is a welcome spark for clean heat, but Europe must electrify efficiently
Joint Statement: Securing a future-proof Public Procurement Act
Op-ed: Energy Renovation, the New Energy Security Doctrine of the EU
New study on National Building Renovation Plans published
Energy Efficiency for Energy Security
A budget to scale up energy renovations in the EU
AccelerateEU: Cutting energy bills starts with efficient buildings
Taxonomy: EBE’s response to the public consultation
Legal framework after 2030 – EBE’s response to the call for evidence
Affordable Housing Act: EBE’s response to the call for evidence
Renovate Europe’s letter to the Ministers responsible for the National Building Renovation Plans
2025 Activity Report is out!
The Affordable Housing Plan: Building Affordability through Efficiency
Infographic: Current and Upcoming EU Legislation and Communications for Efficient Buildings
Copenhagen Commitment: a pledge from Europe’s energy efficiency, construction and renovation industry
Energy Security: EBE’s response to the public consultation
Renovate all educational buildings by 2035
Heating & Cooling Strategy: EBE’s response to the public consultation
Electrification Action Plan: EBE’s response to the public consultation
Efficiency and affordability in Parliament’s draft report on the EU housing crisis
European Strategy for Housing Construction: EBE’s response to the call for evidence
Industry call to support the Energy Efficiency First principle as a cornerstone of the EU Climate Law
European climate resilience and risk management: EBE’s response to the call for evidence
A long-term budget to deliver future-proof buildings
2040 climate target: Efficient buildings driving EU’s path to climate neutrality
Link between water and energy efficiency in the EU’s new Water Resilience Strategy
Joint industry statement ahead of the High level Dialogue on Energy Efficiency
Evaluation of Public Procurement Directives: EBE’s response to the public consultation
European Water Resilience Strategy and water efficiency first: EBE’s response to the call for evidence
The Clean Industrial Deal, first step to an energy-efficient Europe
Ten actions to drive competitiveness through efficient buildings
2024 Activity Report and a sneak peek into our strategic plans for 2025
Security of gas supply and electricity risk preparedness through efficient buildings
Making Housing Affordable and Sustainable
Rémi Collombet on FORESIGHT about our EPBD implementation guide
Efficient Buildings Europe in Paris to celebrate the restoration of the Notre-Dame Cathedral
Partners of the Bring Heat Home Campaign
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) – Implementation Guide
Cross-sector recommendations on the European Affordable Housing Plan
Affordable housing has energy efficiency at its core
Europe powered by skills and workforce development
Final agreement on the Buildings Directive – Time to deliver on the ground
Call to action: 18 European organisations urge heating and cooling decarbonisation
Clear Majority Supports the Buildings Directive
Financing for efficient buildings: EU consultation
2024 European Elections Pledge – Getting More From Less
EUSEW2024 – Europe’s industrial revolution for efficient buildings: shaping the future
eceee column: Deal on buildings! No time to lose in preparing the rollout
The Jolt podcast: Fixing Europe’s leaky buildings
Deal on the Buildings Directive, no time to lose to prepare its rollout
Business leaders call on European Commission President Von Der Leyen to deliver a future-proof EPBD
10 Key Takeaways for EPBD Trilogue Negotiations
Why Buildings Matter for the 2040 Climate Targets
Infographic: Buildings in the Fit for 55 Package for a Climate Neutral Economy in 2050
2021-2027 Cohesion Policy support for energy efficiency and building renovation
Energ’Ethic podcast – President Julie Kjestrup (VELUX)
2023 Walk the Talk – How our members are saving energy in their own facilities
An industrial plan for systemic change in the energy efficiency sector
A strong mandate to increase energy efficiency in buildings
Buildings Directive: Parliament votes for action on cutting energy bills
Energy Efficiency Directive: Agreement sends important signal on role of energy efficiency
MEPs must support the compromise amendment on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive revision
Act firmly on energy security – Walk the talk on energy efficiency
RCF interview – Senior EU Affairs Officer Rémi Collombet
BUILD UP interview – President Julie Kjestrup (VELUX)
Secretary General Adrian Joyce on Euronews
Public buildings must lead the way in reducing fossil fuel imports
EPBD adoption in the ITRE Committee: Limited improvements to the Commission proposal
Driving Ambition in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive revision
The Activity Report 2022 is out!
Børsen interview – President Julie Kjestrup (VELUX)
Business and Investor Letter on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Julie Kjestrup (VELUX), new President of EuroACE
Renovate2Recover one year on: what progress on building renovation?
Energy Renovation: The Light at the End of the Tunnel (European Energy Innovation)
Joint Letter – A binding 14.5% energy efficiency target in 2030 for reviving Europe’s economy
Act firmly on energy security – Leading CEOs urge the ITRE Committee to adopt an ambitious Buildings Directive
The economic case supporting ambition in the EPBD
Funding for energy renovation infographic (updated)
Press Release: EPBD General Approach – Not yet walking the talk
Eyes on the Horizon: Adrian Joyce’s speech at EUFORES
Speeding up the delivery for renovation: investing in skills and advisory services
Secretary General Adrian Joyce on Euractiv
Joint Letter – Ambitious Minimum Energy Performance Standards: A no regret option
EPBD: Opening the Door to Efficient Buildings
Renovation of historic, heritage, and protected buildings: Recommendations & case studies
Spend wisely: how to use Cohesion funding for energy renovation
Renovate Europe’s letter to EU Energy Ministers on Article 6 of the Energy Efficiency Directive
Renovate Europe gives a new home to the C4E Forum
REPowerEU: Renovate Europe proposes immediate actions on energy renovation
Feedback to the EPBD Recast Proposal
Open letter to EU Housing Ministers: only deep energy renovation will help the most vulnerable
Public Consultation: Mortgage Credit Directive
Renovate Europe’s feedback to the EPBD proposal
Position Paper: EU Emissions Trading System for buildings (ETS2)
Press Release: ‘Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2021: A New Era of Action’
Public Consultation: General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER)
Joint Business Letter: Mandatory MEPS paramount to address high energy prices and achieve EU decarbonisation goals
Open letter to EU Energy Ministers: energy price rises, renovate buildings to protect consumers
Renovate2Recover: how transformational are the National Recovery Plans for buildings renovation?
Public Consultation: Climate, Energy and Environmental State Aid Guidelines (CEEAG)
Business letter on the EU Fit for 55% Package
Press Release: EuroACE reactions on the ‘Fit for 55 Package’
Guide: applying for technical support to implement the Renovation Wave
EPBD revision: how to boost renovation rates and depth in the EU
Press Release: Schneider Electric joins EuroACE
Public Consultation: EPBD revision
EuroACE Feedback: EPBD Inception Impact Assessment Roadmap
Renovate Europe calls for MEPS in its EPBD roadmap response
Strengthen Article 5 of the Energy Efficiency Directive on public buildings
Public Consultation: Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) revision
Public Consultation: Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) revision
Press Release: Autodesk joins EuroACE – Energy Efficient Buildings
Public Consultation: EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) revision
Public Consultation: State Aid – Energy and Environmental Aid Guidelines (EEAG)
Feedback: Taxonomy Delegated Act screening criteria
Draft Taxonomy Regulation risks undermining the Renovation Wave
Op-ed: Beyond bricks-and-mortar – People-centred solutions for Decent and Affordable Housing for All
Feedback: Effort Sharing Regulation Revision Roadmap
Feedback: EU ETS Revision Roadmap
Article in Energy Monitor: EU Renovation Wave needs standards and cash
Op-ed: Skills Agenda – Towards a job-rich recovery with sustainable buildings
EU funding for energy renovation of buildings (2021-2027)
Op-ed: Ensuring the Renovation Wave does not become a ripple
Press Release: Renovation Wave – A promising travel plan to the new shores of a renovated building stock
Op-ed: Ready. Steady. Go! European energy efficient technology providers are eager to contribute to the 2030 climate target
Joint Statement: An ambitious Renovation Wave now
Feedback: Energy Efficiency Directive Roadmap
Op-ed: EU Renovation Wave – At risk of being stillborn?
Joint Letter: The importance of Minimum Energy Performance Standards to spur the Renovation Wave
Interview with Adrian Joyce in Edifícios e Energia
Creating a dedicated Renovation Fund in the EU Recovery and Resilience Initiative
Public Consultation: Renovation Wave
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Public Consultation: 2030 Climate Target Plan and the extension of the ETS to buildings
Op-ed: The Renovation Wave and Healthy Buildings
Consultation: European Climate Pact
Building renovation: a kick-starter for the EU economy
Feedback: Renovation Wave Roadmap
Interview: Bendt Bendtsen, former EPBD Rapporteur
Op-ed: An ambitious vision and strong EPBD implementation to kickstart the Renovation Wave
Consultation: Mandatory Minimum Requirements for existing buildings
Consultation: Future of the LIFE Programme
Op-ed: Building Renovation for a healthy, sustainable and socially just recovery
Feedback: 2030 Climate Target Plan
Op-ed: Engineering (today) the Renovation Wave for Recovery (tomorrow)
Joint Letter: #EUGreenRecovery to restart Europe
Op-ed: Making the Renovation Wave a Success
Feedback: Energy Taxation Directive
Op-ed: What will it take to start – and sustain – a renovation wave?
Feedback: Just Transition Fund
Op-ed: Procrastination is a prelude in a minor key
Op-ed: Enlighten the Climate Law with Energy Efficiency First!
Op-ed: Germany’s Leadership Opportunity
Briefing 3/2020: financing deep energy renovation, the roles of policy action, public-private partnerships and financial tools for private dwellings
Briefing 2/2020: financing deep energy renovation, leveraging the Just Transition Mechanism and carbon revenues
Feedback: Climate Law Roadmap
2020 Walk the Talk: how our members save energy in their own facilities
Op-ed: The EU Green Deal – A Man on the Moon or Cosy at Home?
Briefing 1/2020: proof of how buildings renovation can help meet the European Green Deal
Briefing 2/2019: capturing the untapped benefits of energy renovation
Reducing the energy demand of the EU building stock by 80% by 2050
Joint Letter: The European Green Deal needs to lead to concrete actions for integrated building renovations
NECPs: our letters to seven Member States on their final National Energy and Climate Plans
Joint Letter: EIB Draft Energy Lending Policy
Champions Together for Renovation 2019-2024
Energetika interview with Adrian Joyce on the implementation of the EPBD
South East Europe committed to lead on energy efficient renovation of buildings!
Briefing 1/2019: why good health begins in a good home
Renovate Europe reaches out to safeguard energy renovation in InvestEU
Article in European Energy Innovation: Want to reach climate neutrality by 2050? Then start with our buildings!
Interview with Adrian Joyce in El Mundo
eceee interview: Adrian Joyce on the EPBD – upscaling energy efficiency will not happen by itself
EuroACE Guide to the Implementation of the amended EPBD (2018)
Position Paper: EU 2050 Strategy for long-term GHG emissions reduction
Euractiv: Energy efficiency – ‘Tough legislation means tough enforcement’
EuroACE publishes its EPBD Guidance Note for consultation
Agreed EU efficiency target leaves much work to do
Walk the Talk: how our members contribute to societal, climate and energy goals
Position Paper: The EU Multiannual Financial Framework post-2020
French building community taking up the challenge of upscaling energy renovation of buildings
Parliamentary work on energy efficiency: it’s not over yet!
Encouraging deal on the Buildings Directive
EuroACE finalist in the European Association Awards
Opinion in European Energy Innovation: What building stock by 2050?
Joint Statement on the Energy Union Governance Regulation
Euractiv: ‘Committed’ Cañete ups pressure on EU buildings law
The Parliament wants a binding 40% energy efficiency target for 2030
Euractiv: MEPs vote for stronger EU efficiency and renewable energy targets
Euractiv: Buildings law gets preliminary stamp of approval from European Parliament
Strong stance on building renovation from Parliament ahead of talks with Council
Euractiv: EU lawmakers back 40% energy efficiency target for 2030
Building efficiency: Parliament ENVI Committee takes the lead
What our members say about EuroACE
Progressive energy efficiency industry alliance announces new President
How low can you go? EU Member States fall short on their own commitments again
Spanish building community calls for greater ambition on energy renovation of buildings
EuroACE call to EU leaders: Leadership starts at home!
Euractiv: Latent demand, not funding, is biggest obstacle for building renovation
Euractiv: Back to front – struggle to renovate EU building stock persists
Position Paper: How to make the most of the energy efficiency legislation in the ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans’ package
Position Paper: Smart Buildings – Energy Efficiency First!
Euractiv: Modernising Europe through building renovation
2nd State of the Energy Union: a warning against complacency on building efficiency
Euractiv: State of the Energy Union
Energy Efficiency Industrial Forum calls for an enabling regulatory framework on energy efficiency
Position Paper: Energy efficiency in buildings – investing in our infrastructure
Euractiv video: Imagine a future
‘Clean Energy for All’ is best delivered by energy renovation of buildings
Walk the Talk 2016: how our members save energy in their own facilities
Business leaders call for an EU vision of an nZEB level building stock by 2050
POLITICO: new leadership in ‘Brussels Influence’
EuroACE’s new website and leadership
Heating & Cooling Strategy: Parliament demands action to reduce energy use in buildings
POLITICO: the potential of buildings
European Parliament sends clear message to the Commission: building renovation must be a priority!
EPBD Workshop Series: Summary Booklet
Euractiv video: 2016, the year of delivery for energy efficiency?
Article in EUropainfo: Adrian Joyce on the EPBD and energy efficiency in buildings
National building renovation strategies: a ‘tick-the-box’ exercise on paper will not deliver jobs and growth!
Open for business? New underwriting tools for investment in renovation
Energy Efficiency Directive: EuroACE reply to the public consultation
Euractiv: Parliament braced for ‘tsunami of legislation’ on the Energy Union
Commission’s Heating & Cooling Strategy needs to do more on buildings
40% energy efficiency target: the European Parliament sends the right message, emphasises action on buildings
Energy efficiency crucial to deliver Energy Union objectives, JRC shows
The Energy Union governance: a good tool to implement energy efficient building renovation policies
EPBD consultation: the Directive must become a key enabler for building renovation and lead to an nZEB-level building stock by 2050
Position Paper: Smart Buildings – Energy Efficiency First! (2015)
Position Paper: Heating & Cooling Strategy
New requirements on public buildings: EuroACE calls on Member States to kickstart the market for deep retrofits
Euractiv: New energy efficiency rules for public buildings risk being ignored
3% renovation of public buildings: Member States fail to kickstart the market
Better Regulation: better buildings lead to better results
Euractiv video: Climate and energy, a just transition?
The building blocks for economic growth: building renovation
Euractiv: No ringfencing for energy efficiency in the Juncker Plan
Highest leverage, quickest roll-out and widest societal benefits: ambitious building renovation projects are best-in-class for strategic investment
Euractiv interview: Céline Carré on how the Energy Union should push EU efficiency laws
Landmark report signals increased investor confidence in energy efficiency
Energy Union Framework: big on opportunity for buildings, small on actions
Position Paper: EuroACE comments on the European Energy Union concept
Council failure on the 2030 energy efficiency target: a cold decision increasing pressure for strong measures on buildings
Euractiv: EU’s 2030 climate and energy goal pits green business against industry
49 companies and business associations call for a 40% binding energy efficiency target
The anti-stress formula: building renovation
Renovation of buildings: essential to EU energy security and the 2030 debate
Euractiv: 2030 energy package: battle of the leaks
Infographic: reducing energy demand in buildings, the solution to the EU’s energy dependence
Euractiv: Brussels puts 30% energy savings target on the table for 2030
Energy Post: Commission proposes 30% energy efficiency target for 2030
Commission sticks to old habits and ignores the growth, jobs and energy security potential of our buildings
CEO letter to Commission President Barroso: energy efficiency in buildings – politics cannot ignore economic necessity
Euractiv: Think-tank: Europe needs a Building Renovations Directive
Euractiv: New research casts doubt on Energy Performance Certificates regime
18 June 2014: EU Energy Dependence Day – more energy efficiency, less energy dependence
Energy efficiency industries call for a 2030 energy savings target for buildings
EuroACE urges EU leaders to act decisively on energy efficiency to avoid an even earlier EU Energy Dependence Day
Euractiv: Europe’s energy dependence day is getting earlier each year
Public consultation: 2020 energy efficiency progress and a 2030 energy efficiency policy framework
Euractiv: Parliament backs strong EU stance on 2030 clean energy goals
EuroACE congratulates the European Parliament for calling for a binding 40% energy efficiency target and a sectoral target for buildings
Euractiv: EU sets out ‘walk now, sprint later’ 2030 clean energy vision
Energy efficiency: a January missed opportunity – rendez-vous in June!
Euractiv: Parliament and Commission set for clash over 2030 clean energy goals
European Parliament hits a home run for energy efficiency in buildings
Euractiv: EU study predicts clean energy and climate failure by 2050
World Energy Outlook 2013: buildings at the heart of the world’s “first fuel”
2014-2020 EU budget approval provides a boost to energy efficiency in buildings
Position Paper: EU post-2020 climate and energy policy
EuroACE welcomes the drive towards sustainable buildings and recalls that it should start with energy efficiency
Op-ed: Staring us in the face
Euractiv: Portugal faces European Court for defying buildings directive
EuroACE Toolkit for the 2010 EPBD
EuroACE responds to the public consultation on post-2020 EU climate and energy policy
Euractiv: A wider view: shifting paradigms in the buildings sector
Euractiv: Commission hamstrung in Brussels buildings renovation drive
EuroACE tells Energy Ministers to act now on efficient renovation
A binding 2030 energy efficiency target must be the cornerstone of the post-2020 debate
ERDF trilogues: EuroACE calls for maintaining high percentages for climate thematic concentration
“Top 10” issues for the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive
Reduced VAT rates for building renovation are key for energy efficient economies
Euractiv: 19 EU states face court action over buildings directive
Euractiv video: EuroACE on the World Energy Outlook 2012
80% of the economic potential of energy efficiency in buildings still untapped
Euractiv: Double-counting fears hang over the EU’s energy efficiency law
Euractiv interview: Energy savings depend on the wisdom of Member States
Euractiv: New renovation rule set to boost inner-city industry
ENDS Europe: Launch of the Smart Cities and Communities partnership
ENDS Europe: Implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive
Euractiv: Europe takes baby steps to revamp public buildings
Euractiv: Efficiency law could triple energy services market
Euractiv: Cleaning up the policy puzzle on green construction
How many jobs? The employment effects of investment in energy efficiency of buildings
European Voice: The contribution of energy efficiency to cities
Euractiv: EU urged to focus on rural energy needs
European Voice: Time to wake a sleeping giant – the need to focus on existing buildings
Euractiv: Parliament calls for zero-energy buildings from 2019
Euractiv interview: Long-term policy key to low-energy buildings
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