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) makes the situation even more worrying. As we know, the solutions being proposed by the EU are not adequately emphasising the benefits of ambitious energy efficiency measures and the potential of the building stock still remains largely untapped. Very often, the significant, positive effects coming from deep renovation of our building stock are overlooked.
Building on the success of previous years, the fifth edition of the REDay2015 will thus focus on « It’s More than Renovation... », providing an overview of the multiple benefits that can be achieved when renovating our buildings, and seeking to convince stakeholders and decision-takers that the time is right to act decisively in favour of ambitious renovation of the building stock in the EU .
Do not miss the chance to know more about the range of the multiple benefits coming from the renovation of our homes and be part of REDay2015 on 15th October in Brussels, or join us at the REDay National events in Italy, Spain or Greece!
Op-ed: Renovating Europe, gaining more energy independence (Euractiv)
Published by Euractiv on: 8 July 2015 | Investing in energy efficiency in buildings is the cheapest, fastest and most effective way to decrease our energy dependency by reducing our energy demand, writes Adrian Joyce.
Read Renovate Europe June Newsletter!
The winter season and its problems associated with cold homes seem to be far behind, with the summer getting closer. However, this does not mean that the ambitious renovation of the current EU building stock does not have to be pursued. Indeed, as summer draws close, the EU becomes 100% dependent on foreign energy imports, a worrying reality that can largely be solved by pursuing a deep renovation of the existing building stock in the EU, as shown in the REC video on EU Energy Dependence Day that was screened at EUSEW.
April has been a very fruitful month for the Renovate Europe Manifesto: the Strasbourg mission brought an 11 additional MEPs to pledge to STOP ENERGY WASTE IN BUILDINGS!, maybe convinced by the narratives tailored for each Commitee explaining the opportunities linked to building renovation in the EU.
Last but not least, things are being set for REDay2015 that will focus on the message « It’s More than Renovation! ». It will bring together speakers from different fields aiming at explaining the multiple economic, social and environmental benefits that will arise for the EU through the achievement of the Renovate Europe vision of an 80% reduction in the energy demand of the existing building stock. Be part of the debate at REDay2015 on 15th October in Brussels and...
Enjoy your summer break!
