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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Couldn’t join the 4th Joint Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) event live ? The full event is ready for you to watch anytime! 🎥 Stakeholders from across Europe gathered to share
Catch up on the latest updates from OBSERVE and find out how Europe is making its built environment smarter and more energy-conscious. Highlights include : Stay informed and explore how
This week, the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) community gathered in Brussels and online for the 4th Jjoint SRI event, co-organised by the European Commission, CINEA, and LIFE projects including IEECP
On Friday, 10 October, the OBSERVE clustering workshop “Data & tools for decarbonisation of the European building stock” took place in Milan as part of Sustainable Places 2025, gathering key
Thank you to everyone who joined our recent joint webinar “The energy performance of buildings directive in practice, the role of building performance data for Member States”, held on 2
📣 After a great week at #SP25, we keep the pace ! 💡OBSERVE will have a spot in the exhibition area during the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) joint event in
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