Making Europe more resilient through insulating our homes
Insulation is are essential ‘tool’ for delivering deep home renovations. They offer thermal comfort, lower energy bills and drive down carbon emissions. Continue reading to find out more about why they’re essential for the success of the green energy transition. The European housing crisis is not just about affordability—it’s also about energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. […]
Community land Trust-Based Renovation: Aligning sustainability with social protection and community empowerment
Written by Michael Neaves, Former advocacy and communications manager at European Community Land Trust Network Written by Dali Malnoury, Project assistant for the Upcycling Trust project, Community Land Trust Brussels As the housing crisis continues to intensify across Europe, the production of additional affordable housing is more important than ever. However, building new homes is […]
New action! Building better homes for better lives, one sticker at a time
The Build Better Lives campaign has launched a special activity for decisionmakers in which they get to renovate their very own DIY paper house from the comfort of their desks. They will find out how much they can save in energy consumption and bills by collecting renovation “tools” to transition to an energy efficient home […]
What’s the deal with one-stop-shops?
One-stop-shops are an essential ‘tool’ for delivering home renovations. They offer an essential service that simplifies the journey toward creating decent, energy-efficient, and homes for all. Continue reading to find out more about why they’re essential for the success of the green energy transition. Simplifying the renovation process Having to navigating the technical and financials […]
Citizen-led Renovations: The natural way to Build Better Lives
Written by Felix Kriedemann, Project Manager at REScoop.eu Life is difficult Life, be it in society or in nature is full of trials and tribulations; from simple needs such as birds foraging for food, to more complex ones such as trying to renovate your home, living beings face hurdles around every corner; One of such […]
How European cities are using one-stop shops to tackle energy poverty
Written by Anna Iafisco, Policy Advisor on Housing and Just Transition at Eurocities Energy poverty remains a significant issue across Europe, affecting vulnerable populations such as low-income households, the elderly, and single-parent families. In 2022, 42 million people—9.3% of EU citizens—were unable to keep their homes adequately warm. Additionally, up to 19% of European households […]
The “Warm Home for Everyone” Campaign: Raising Awareness About Energy Poverty in Portugal
Written by Islene Façanha, Project & Policy Officer at ZERO Portugal Energy poverty is a significant issue in Portugal and across Europe, affecting many households and presenting substantial challenges to both well-being and sustainability. The “Casa Quente Para Toda a Gente” (Warm Home for Everyone) campaign, launched by the environmental organization ZERO in 2022, aims […]
Balancing act: the role of sufficiency in ensuring both fair housing and sustainability in Europe’s just transition
Written by Laetitia Aumont, Policy Officer for Circular and Carbon Neutral Built Environment at the European Environmental Bureau. Affordable housing is a top priority for the new Commission, as highlighted by Ursula von der Leyen in her Political Guidelines and with the introduction of the EU’s first energy and housing commissioner. This crucial step to […]