New web portal to 'improve building sector energy use'
Date posted: 24 Jun 2009
A new website intended to keep those in the building sector informed of changes to legislation has been launched by the European Commission (EC).
Buildings are currently responsible for around 40 per cent of total energy consumption in Europe, figures from the EC show, making it crucial to achieve savings targets.
The Build UP web portal is intended to be used as a tool to help professionals and organisations operating in the industry reduce energy use.
A new website intended to keep those in the building sector informed of changes to legislation has been launched by the European Commission (EC).
Buildings are currently responsible for around 40 per cent of total energy consumption in Europe, figures from the EC show, making it crucial to achieve savings targets.
The Build UP web portal is intended to be used as a tool to help professionals and organisations operating in the industry reduce energy use.
Content will be regularly updated with new good practice guidance and information about new regulations and legislation.
Energy commissioner Andris Piebalgs described the portal as an "extremely useful tool to improve building performance".
He said: "The Build UP web portal will enable anyone from home owners to builders to look up and share best practice and information.
"At the same time, it will inform and update the market about the legislative framework."
In 2002, the EU adopted the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, providing member states with an integrated approach to cutting energy use in the buildings sector.
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