From EPC to Smart Readiness: SmarterEPC methodology is now a training for assessors
The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is changing the role of building energy assessments. Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are expected to become more accurate, more reliable and better connected with other assessment tools supporting building renovation and smart technologies.
Achieving this requires more than updated calculation methods.
Croatia moves towards a National Building Stock Observatory
Work carried out within the OBSERVE project is supporting Croatia in developing a more integrated, reliable and accessible building data ecosystem. Following an initial phase focused on mapping existing initiatives and engaging relevant stakeholders, the Croatian project activities have progressed towards a detailed assessment of the national policy framework and
OBSERVE presented at the Torroja Seminar on climate and energy efficiency
On 11 June, the Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción Eduardo Torroja, IETcc-CSIC, hosted the Torroja Seminar entitled “Climate and energy efficiency in the built environment: the European i4c and OBSERVE projects” in Madrid. The event brought together experts working at the intersection of buildings, climate and data to discuss
OBSERVE takes part in EUSEW 2026 policy session on local heating and cooling plans
OBSERVE was pleased to take part in the European Sustainable Energy Week 2026 policy session “Local heating and cooling plans: operationalising the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive”, held on 11 June 2026. The session brought together DG ENER, OBSERVE, sister LIFE CET projects and several European initiatives to discuss how better building-level data,
EUSEW 2026: a high-level session on building data, energy efficiency and local heating and cooling planning
As part of the European Sustainable Energy Week 2026, a high-level session will take place on 11 June, from 14:00 to 15:30, at the Charlemagne Building, Jenkins Room. The session will focus on energy efficiency in buildings, local heating and cooling planning, and the role of building-level data in accelerating building decarbonisation. Supporting the implementation of the EPBD
EUSEW 2026: OBSERVE highlights a policy session on local heating and cooling plans
As part of the European Sustainable Energy Week 2026, OBSERVE is pleased to highlight the policy session “Local heating and cooling plans: operationalising the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive”, taking place on Thursday 11 June 2026, from 14:00 to 15:30, in Brussels. Organised by DG ENER in collaboration with
OBSERVE meets Greek stakeholders to discuss EPBD-related priorities
On 30 March 2026, IEECP, coordinator of the OBSERVE project, organised a closed meeting in Athens with senior representatives from the Greek Ministry of Energy and Environment and key stakeholders from the Greek building sector. The meeting provided an opportunity to introduce OBSERVE and discuss how the project can support
OBSERVE to take part in the European Sustainable Energy Week 2026
OBSERVE is pleased to announce its participation in the European Sustainable Energy Week 2026, taking place from 9 to 11 June 2026 in a hybrid format, onsite in Brussels and online. Organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), EUSEW is the biggest