Sports venues step into the EU energy transition
Connected LED lighting helps sports teams score ambitious sustainability goals—and brings Europe closer to its energy efficiency ambitions Article contribution by Signify, proud sponsor of Renovate Europe Day 2025 Sports have always had the power to inspire. From the roar of the crowd under dazzling stadium lights to the shared excitement of victory, few events capture the imagination quite like a match in full swing. But behind the spectacle lies an often-overlooked reality: it takes an enormous amount of energy to power game day. Globally, the sports industry accounts for an…
Leveraging the full potential of hot water energy efficiency in buildings
Article contribution by Hansgrohe, proud sponsor of Renovate Europe Day 2025 Hansgrohe, a global leader in water- and energy efficient taps and showers, has embarked on an ambitious sustainability transition. Its biggest impact on water conservation, climate protection, and decarbonisation of the building sector will be achieved by focusing on innovative efficiency technologies for hot water use in buildings. The company aims to equip its entire portfolio of taps and showers with water- or energy-efficient technologies by 2030, taking a decisive step toward a more sustainable built…
Copenhagen Commitment: A pledge from Europe’s energy efficiency, construction and renovation industry
Read the Copenhagen CommitmentToday, at Renovate Europe Day 2025, we proudly launched and delivered the Copenhagen Commitment to European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen! Supported by more than 70 organisations and industries from across Europe’s energy efficiency, construction, and renovation value chain, the Copenhagen Commitment is our united pledge to accelerate the delivery of technologies, investments, products, and skills that will make Europe’s buildings efficient, affordable, and future-proof. Our sector has already invested billions in new production…
A long-term budget to deliver future-proof buildings
As we enter the delivery phase of the energy transition, renovating buildings must be at the heart of our strategy. This will cut utility bills for households and businesses, create local jobs, boost competitiveness, and reduce our dependence on energy imports. Renovation must be a clear priority in both EU policies and the EU budget. The upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) will be the financial backbone supporting the EU’s energy transition. The Renovate Europe Campaign advocates for a simpler, larger, and more accessible budget to meet the energy efficiency goals set…
Private Financing for Energy Renovation – Event
2025 a Key Year for Europe “Synchronising EU policies and innovative energy efficiency finance is a unique opportunity for Europe to materialise its climate goals and to tackle energy poverty.” Schuman roundabout 6, 1040 Brussels, Belgium / hybrid event May 19th 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 (CET) 2025 is a key year for Europe to decarbonise its buildings in order to become energy independent, meet its decarbonisation objectives and to tackle energy poverty. On May 20th, the EC will relaunch the Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition (EEFC), tasked with supporting Member States to…
An efficient and affordable Europe starts with energy renovations
With Europe’s building stock responsible for 36% of the continent’s CO2 and 40% of its energy use, energy efficient building renovations are a Member State’s ticket to achieving the 55% reduction in emissions that the EU requires by 2030. This is particularly true for Central and Eastern European countries where, according to the EU Building Stock Observatory, there are 43.6 million single- and multi-family homes – not to mention thousands of schools, hospitals, and office buildings. As two-thirds of these homes were built over 30 years ago, many have leaking windows, walls and…