🗣️ OBSERVE at the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025

The OBSERVE project was proud to take part in the #EUSEW25 policy session:
“From Policy to Practice: Fair and Competitive Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Implementation”, jointly organized by eu.bac and the EPB Center.

Our partner Sophie Dourlens-Quaranta from R2M Solution France shared insights on how unlocking building performance data is key to effective EPBD implementation across the EU.

OBSERVE contributes to the development of data-driven compliance tools that support both transparency and improved building performance.

💡 The session brought together high-level speakers from the European Commission (DG Energy and CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency), national authorities, and industry, focused on:

• Practical tools to support Member States in EPBD implementation
• The role of digitalisation and smart building data
• National strategies and lessons learned

💬 A dynamic “Campfire” discussion with the audience allowed for the exchange of practical experiences and interactive dialogue on challenges and solutions.

We are honoured to contribute to the EU’s ambition for a sustainable, efficient, and fair energy transition through collaborative efforts like these. 💪🏼

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