
DHC SwEEtch first webinar: engage with the future of DHC networks!
DHC SwEEtch launches its first webinar to present methodologies, tools and early results supporting the decarbonisation of district heating and cooling networks across Europe. Discover insights from real case studies and future perspectives for the sector.

The OBSERVE Project Reaches a New Milestone : Key Contributions from the TEESlab Team (UPRC)
Deliverables submitted, in-depth diagnostics, technical architecture, the OBSERVE project is moving forward on several fronts simultaneously. Major Deliverables Submitted The TEESlab team at the University of Piraeus (UPRC) has been actively contributing to the OBSERVE project, with the submission of Deliverables D2.1, D2.2 and D3.2, alongside a contribution to Deliverable

Some news from OBSERVE !
The OBSERVE project has reached a pivotal turning point. Over the past months, our consortium has made significant technical strides and strengthened its collaborative network to support the decarbonization of Europe’s building stock. As we enter the mid-phase of the project, we are pleased to share the key milestones achieved

Integrating Energy Performance and Smart Readiness Indicator: Insights from assessors
SmarterEPC surveyed 25 building performance assessors to test the integration of Energy Performance Certificates with Smart Readiness Indicator assessments. The SmarterEPC methodology promises to streamline building audits under the revised EPBD, but assessors emphasise the need for clearer criteria, practical training, and digital tools to ensure successful implementation across Europe.

Some news from CIEMAT !
On 4 and 5 November, the 2nd URBAN MOME Network Conference was held in Barcelona under the theme “Towards efficient urban environments through modelling, measurement and control in the built environment.” CIEMAT participated through its Building Energy Efficiency R&D Unit, presenting the European OBSERVE project and reaffirming its leading role

The state of the EPCs in Italy: progress and challenges
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), introduced in Italy in 2005 with the 2002 EPBD Directive, is a fundamental tool for building management for owners, operators, and institutions alike. Aside from the benefits, what is the current state of EPCs in Italy? Every year, ENEA publishes a report on EPCs to

Some news from ENEA
Over the past months, ENEA has been contributing to the OBSERVE project by supporting the development of a structured assessment approach to describe national building data ecosystems and inform the definition of national Building Stock Observatories (nBSO) archetypes and their key functional building blocks. ENEA has been actively involved in

Some news from Eurac Research
Over the past months, Eurac Research has contributed to stakeholder engagement strategies and participated in knowledge-sharing activities, including presenting synergies with related initiatives. In parallel, we have supported the mapping of building stock data and carried out policy analysis for Deliverables D2.1 and D2.2 (project deliverables focusing on stakeholder needs)