How the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is driving more energy-efficient and livable buildings

Connecting the dots on Light-as-a-Service (LaaS)

Light is a must for any business, building or city, but finding the funds to invest in a lighting upgrade might not be in the plans. Instead of making a major upfront investment to buy, install, and manage a new lighting system, Light-as-a-Service (LaaS) provides an alternative. From the initial design and installation to operation and maintenance, LaaS allows businesses to invest in connected, energy-efficient lighting, while generating savings and optimizing cash-flow from day one   More [https://www.signify.com/global/lighting-services/managed-services/light-as-a-service] on LaaS Climate Transition Plan [https://www.signify.com/global/our-company/news/press-releases/2024/20240618-signify-delivers-plan-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-90-percent-across-its-entire-value-chain-and-reach-net-zero-by-2040] Get [https://www.signify.com/global/contact]in touch

How the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is driving more energy-efficient and livable buildings

Buildings are the single largest consumer of energy in the EU. 85% of buildings in the region were built before 2000 and of those, 75% have a poor energy performance.  With 37% of global energy-related emissions resulting from building and construction, as the World Green Building Council reports [https://worldgbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Buildings-SDG-graphic-1.pdf], renovation rates must increase [https://www.iea.org/energy-system/buildings/building-envelopes] from the current 1% annually to 2.5% by 2030 to be on track for its 2050 net zero target. 8-point action plan [https://publications.wri.org/buildingefficiency/] from the World Resources Institute ·       Estimate how much you can save with the Signify Green Switch Calculator [https://www.signify.com/global/sustainability/green-switch-program#calculator] ·       Learn more about the Signify 2040 Climate Transition Plan [https://www.signify.com/global/our-company/news/press-releases/2024/20240618-signify-delivers-plan-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-90-percent-across-its-entire-value-chain-and-reach-net-zero-by-2040] partner with us [https://www.signify.com/global/partner-program/become-a-partner]

Climate policy should transcend partisan politics

We must not allow the 2024 European Parliament elections to derail progress on climate action. Opinion polls in every EU member state anticipate that the 2024 European Parliament elections will result in a shift to the right. Statistical models [https://ecfr.eu/publication/a-sharp-right-turn-a-forecast-for-the-2024-european-parliament-elections/] forecast gains by the right and losses by center, left and green parties. The election results will have implications on coalitions, alignments, and national debates within EU member states. Link [https://www.signify.com/global/our-company/blog/sustainability/green-switch-climate-policy-should-transcend-partisan-politics] to the blog page

How to take effective action on energy efficiency

It's important to keep in mind that making the transition to energy-efficient lighting involves not just technological change but also social change. People have to want to make the switch. Individuals have to understand the positive effects of well-managed LED lighting on comfort and well-being. Businesses and cities have to understand its advantages not only in terms of energy and emissions reductions but also in terms of improvements to operations and quality of life.

Connected lighting and the energy transition in cities

Cities can engage and work together to reduce global emissions   Commitments made through the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate Energy [https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/impact2023/] (GCoM) and the C40 Cities [https://www.c40.org/] underline the key role of cities in transforming formal agreements into real action. Cities can institute and build on changes quickly, especially with the support of national and international entities, which can provide financial and logistical support to power innovation. relevant links: * United Nations Sustainable Development Goals [https://sdgs.un.org/goals] * Urban Transitions Mission [https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/urban-transitions-mission/] (UTM)  * The C40 Leadership Standards 2021-20-2024 [https://www.c40.org/news/statement-by-the-c40-cities-steering-committee/] * The NetZeroCities project [https://netzerocities.eu/] * 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030 [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe/climate-neutral-and-smart-cities_en] * Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance [https://www.mwalliance.org/] * ENI CBC Med GreenBuilding program [https://www.enicbcmed.eu/home] * The Greater Irbid climate action plan [https://www.climamed.eu/wp-content/uploads/files/SECAP_Greater-Irbid-Municipality_Jordan.pdf] * Whitepaper Building truly sustainable cities [https://pages.information.signify.com/municipalities_multi-gated-municipalities-cities-GLOBAL.html]