OBSERVE is an innovative initiative designed to address the pressing need for reliable, high-quality building data to support the reduction of carbon emissions in the building sector. Policymakers require accurate and updated data to monitor and evaluate the impact of building-related policies effectively.
The project bridges the gap between existing national databases and the requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). By leveraging the strengths of current systems and addressing their shortcomings, OBSERVE develops and implements advanced data collection methods and strategies.
OBSERVE provides comprehensive support to national authorities in establishing Building Stock Observatories, emphasizing standardized data collection and management processes. Through improved methodologies and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, the project ensures alignment with both European and national objectives while enhancing the overall quality and accessibility of building data.
Having accurate building data is essential for tracking energy performance and evaluating policies. The revised EPBD, adopted in May 2024, requires all EU Member States to create national databases to monitor the energy performance of buildings.
These databases must include details about individual buildings and overall data on the country’s building stock. Member States must also regularly share this information with the EU Building Stock Observatory, which tracks the progress of energy policies across Europe.
OBSERVE’s collaborative approach will improve the transparency and usefulness of building data. By supporting national authorities, OBSERVE helps improve energy and climate policies for 2030 and promotes smarter decision-making on building energy efficiency and compliance with regulations.
Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy Stichting - Coordinator - NETHERLANDS
University of Piraeus Research Center - GREECE
Accademia Europea di Bolzano - ITALY
CYPRUS
FRANCE
EPB Center - NETHERLANDS
Agenzia Nazionale Per Le Nuove Tecnologie, L'Energia e lo Sviluppo economico Sostenibile - ITALY
Energetski Institut Hrvoje Pozar - CROATIA
Centro de Investigaciones Energeticas Medioambientales y Tecnologicas - SPAIN
Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas - SPAIN
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Reliable and harmonised building data are essential for understanding Europe’s building stock, supporting energy efficiency, and informing the transition towards more sustainable buildings. Through the OBSERVE EU project, stakeholders are
Reliable building data is essential for understanding the performance of the building stock and supporting informed decisions on energy efficiency and the transition towards more sustainable buildings. Within the OBSERVE
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
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 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
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
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