Developing Positive Energy Districts in Europe: National Strengths and Weaknesses
How could PEDs/ZEDs be developed? Read the webinar report and watch the recording
Four Housing Europe members representing national housing federations in the EU-funded project syn.ikia demonstration countries gathered to identify opportunities and bottlenecks to the implementation of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) and Zero Energy Districts (ZEDs) in existing legislation and policy across Europe. Could PEDs/ZEDs be developed in your country for more affordable and liveable neighbourhoods?
650 000 solar panels on social dwellings: social housing organizations set up ASTER cv
Flemish social housing providers invest €231 million in solar energy and fight energy poverty
On Monday 26 October, 44 Flemish social housing providers (SHMs)
signed the deed of incorporation of the cooperative society ASTER, an initiative of Housing Europe's member, the Association of Flemish Housing Companies (VVH). The SHMs want to actively and structurally contribute to a better climate and combat energy poverty. With an investment of € 231 million over 4 years, 647 767 solar panels will be installed on 58 433 buildings, representing a production of 207 286 MWh per year.
The Greens: Housing rights before market interests, for a socially just recovery
Spot on 7 measures that can deliver more affordable housing
Kim van Sparrentak, a Dutch MEP from the Greens is the rapporteur of the European Parliament initiative report on “Decent and Affordable Housing for All” and very much engaged in the topics concerning the public, cooperative and social housing sector. She has listed 7 measures to make the shift at European level.
