“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…
Read our Activity Report 2025
Read our Activity Report 2025 The Renovate Europe 2025 Activity Report is now out! Dive into Renovate Europe’s 2025 Activity Report to discover highlights from our C4E Forum in Croatia, Renovate Europe Day in Denmark, our activities, publications, campaigns, and engagement with national and European stakeholders. A big thank you to all our partners and everyone who contributed to the success of Renovate Europe!
Renovating Non-Residential Buildings: A Cornerstone for a Competitive, Affordable and Safer EU
Renovating Non-Residential Buildings: A Cornerstone for a Competitive, Affordable and Safer EU Article contribution by Christina von Westernhagen, Vice President of Efficient Buildings Europe and Senior Director at Johnson Controls International, proud sponsor of Renovate Europe Day 2025 Lowering energy costs in the EU enhances the international competitiveness of European industry, by reducing operating expenses and helping firms compete with producers in countries that benefit from structurally lower energy prices. Reduced energy consumption also stabilises inflation, making the…
The far-reaching benefits of energy-efficient home renovations
Article contribution by Knauf Insulation, proud sponsor of Renovate Europe Day 2025 The European Union is facing multiple crises, many of which have direct ties to the building sector. One of the most pressing issues is the energy crisis. Responsible for 40% of the EU’s total energy consumption, buildings are Europe’s single largest consumer of energy. This in turn exacerbates Europe’s affordable housing crisis – a crisis that sees many European households spending nearly 20% (and in some cases as much as 40%)[1] of their disposable income on housing expenses, a quarter of which…