About the Campaign

The Renovate Europe campaign has a clear call: to accelerate the deep energy renovation of buildings in the EU to 3% per year. Launched in 2011, Renovate Europe is an initiative of Efficient Buildings Europe, and enjoys the support of 51 partners from industry, civil society and 18 National partners active at national level. It is the only EU-wide campaign that focuses exclusively on…

Renovate Europe September Newsletter is out!

The summer is coming to an end and the clouds approaching remind us that another winter is coming. Once again, the heat or eat dilemma will threaten European households; once again, the danger of cold and dark homes is coming closer and closer. The crisis in the East and our 100% energy dependence since the 18th of June this year (you can watch the REC video here if you haven’t done so already)…

RENOVATE EUROPE DAY 2013

REDay2013 – Open Days Exhibition ‘100EUrban Solutions’ Committee of the Regions, Brussels – October 2013 Renovate your buildings to Renovate your local economy! Renovating Europe’s buildings is the solution to delivering on the EU’s Climate Goals and Growth Agenda, as well as providing multiple benefits including improved health conditions for Europe’s citizens. The Renovate Europe…

80% of the Economic Potential of Energy Efficiency in buildings still untapped World Energy Outlook 2012, IEA

In its World Energy Outlook 2012 (WEO), launched in Brussels on 20th November, the International Energy Agency (IEA) underlines the unexploited potential of energy efficiency in terms of economic gains, energy security improvements and environmental protection. The multiple benefits of energy efficiency could be achieved if the currently available technologies and practices to improve energy…

EU institutions raise pressure for buildings renovation

The buildings sector will benefit from new legislation and guidelines to increase the renovation of EU buildings stock, according to energy commissioner Günther Oettinger. MEP Peter Liese says renovation is a more affordable way to tackle climate change than paying for renewables. Brussels – The buildings sector will benefit from new legislation and guidelines to increase the renovation of EU…