Reducing emissions from the built environment has become a top priority in the fight against climate change as buildings currently gobble up 40% of Europe’s energy consumption – most of it fossil fuels.

In this special report, EURACTIV looks at the European Commission’s latest proposals to improve the energy performance of buildings.

• EU warned against watering down climate ambition in buildings law

  News | Energy 13-12-2021

  There are growing concerns that the European Commission is considering to water down a key piece of legislation that would drive emissions reductions in buildings ahead of its publication this week.