The challenge: The European energy transition needs Member States to cooperate with one another if it is to be successful. European energy policy is particularly effective when all nations pull togeth
The EU Project Qualitrain focused on the basic and advanced vocational training of the construction workforce in the field of energy-efficient construction and refurbishment. The project was set up to
The challenge: Anyone who wants to build a new energy-efficient building or realise one as part of a renovation project relies on the help of qualified experts. Because even small inaccuracies in the
The challenge While climate protection and energy efficiency in China have often taken a back seat to the goal of economic success in the past, a paradigm shift is now underway. This shift is based, a
Building refurbishment the easy way The challenge was as follows: Owner-occupiers frequently encounter a large number of contact persons and at times contradictory information when investigating the o
Ahead of their time: Grid Study I and II the challenge was as follows: One of the declared objectives of the energy transition is the integration of renewable sources into the electricity supply. Howe
The challenge: In Germany, around 29 per cent of the final energy demand is used for heating, hot water and cooling buildings. A lot of energy could be saved here via more refurbishments. This is beca
Goal: Building efficiency The energy transition brings with it opportunities for the creation of new markets and service sectors. One good example of this is contracting. This involves a building owne
A future for every building The challenge was as follows: Residential and non-residential buildings account for the largest percentage of end energy requirements EU-wide — 40%. Hence, it is necessary
Stepping on the gas, but doing it right The challenge was as follows: The biomethane industry wanted to advance the feeding-in of biogas into the German natural gas network. Unlike wind and solar ener
