The European Commission has published a new Recommendation providing practical guidance on one-stop shop services for energy efficiency and the energy performance of buildings.
This guidance underlines the importance of making building renovation easier, more accessible and better supported for citizens, households, SMEs and vulnerable groups. Today, renovation projects can often feel complex, with many technical, administrative and financial decisions to take before concrete action can begin.
One-stop shops can help simplify this process by offering a single point of contact where people can receive practical support throughout their renovation journey. This can include technical advice, help with administrative procedures, information on financing options, and guidance towards reliable renovation solutions.
Supporting greener choices through practical action
For OBSERVE, this topic is closely connected to our Green Management approach. Energy efficiency is not only a matter of policy targets or technical data. It also depends on the ability of people and organisations to understand their options and take informed action.
By making renovation support clearer and easier to access, one-stop shops can contribute to lower energy consumption, reduced emissions and more efficient buildings across Europe.
The Commission Recommendation also highlights the need to support vulnerable households and people affected by energy poverty, ensuring that the energy transition remains inclusive and accessible.
A step towards a more sustainable built environment
Improving the energy performance of buildings is essential for Europe’s climate and energy objectives. The building sector represents a major share of energy use in the EU, which makes renovation and energy efficiency key levers for reducing emissions and strengthening energy resilience.
Through its Green Management activities, OBSERVE continues to promote practices that encourage responsible resource use, informed decision-making and a more sustainable built environment.
The new Commission guidance is an important reminder that greener buildings require not only innovation and data, but also clear support systems that help people turn ambition into action.
Read the European Commission Recommendation : https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:L_202600536
