Roundtable on Educational Buildings Campaign
The Renovate Europe Campaign launched its Educational Buildings Campaign in October 2025, calling on all EU Member States to make educational buildings frontrunners in the transition towards a zero-emission building stock by 2050 and to commit to their deep renovation by 2035. This can be achieved through the inclusion of dedicated measures for educational buildings in National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs), which are currently under preparation. As part of this initiative, a private roundtable discussion was held at the European Parliament in Brussels on 23 June, hosted by…
New study on National Building Renovation Plans published
Renovate Europe, together with other 9 partners, has published a new study, “The Delivery Challenge of NBRPs”, examining the current state of National Building Renovation Plans across Europe. The study was developed by CLIMACT and currently covers: Belgium-Wallonia, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Romania and Bulgaria. Buildings remain one of the key areas for achieving the energy transition, and the quality and ambition of national renovation strategies will play a decisive role in meeting EU energy and climate targets. You can access the complete analysis, including methodology…
A budget to scale up energy renovations in the EU
As discussions on the European Union’s Next Multiannual Financial Framework move forward, Renovate Europe is publishing its position paper on the MFF. Shaping the EU budget for 2028–2034 is a critical opportunity to deliver on competitiveness, affordability, resilience and energy security, and buildings must be at the heart of this effort. Why? Because energy renovation is one of the smartest investments Europe can make: ➢ Buildings account for ~40% of EU energy use and 36% of emissions ➢ Every €1 invested in energy efficiency can generate up to €12 in energy savings ➢…
“Mobilising Private Financing for Affordable Building Renovation” – Event
“Mobilising Private Financing for Affordable Building Renovation” Rue d’Arlon 63-67, 1040 Brussels, Belgium and online May 4th 2026, 15:30 – 18:30 (CET) The EU needs to renovate its buildings at scale but public funding alone will not be enough. Mobilising private capital will be essential to deliver the energy renovation of buildings and to expand affordable housing. The European Commission and the European Investment Bank are advancing initiatives to address the housing crisis and improve housing affordability. This includes plans for a Pan-European Investment Platform…
“Empowering Citizens to Renovate: Examples of One-Stop Shops” Webinar
Download the presentation “Empowering Citizens to Renovate: Examples of One-Stop Shops” Webinar Microsoft Teams April 22nd, 10:00 – 11:30 (CET) Co-organised by Renovate Europe and its partner FEDARENE, this episode showcased concrete examples of one-stop shops from across the EU and examined the lessons they offer for accelerating renovation across different national and local contexts. In the current context of geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and increasing climate challenges, accelerating the renovation of residential buildings has become more important than…
Letter to Ministers responsible for the National Building Renovation Plans
Time is Running for the Implementation of the Revised EPBD The deadline for implementing the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is approaching. By 29 May 2026, EU Member States must transpose the directive into national law. A central element of this process is the preparation and submission of National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs), which will set out how each country intends to improve the energy performance of its building stock. So far, eight Member States and the Walloon Region have submitted their plans. Most…