The EU Building Stock Observatory (BSO) underwent several updates in May and June 2026. The update includes several new features and data improvements: • An enhanced map interface for exploring building stock indicators • Preliminary GHG data for 2024 • Updated final energy consumption data
During the last edition of eceee Summer Study, BSO partners from Guidehouse and Buildings Performance Institute of Europe (BPIE), organised a workshop to explore the future avenues of the BSO as a building-stock data hub.
At this year’s European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2026, policymakers, researchers and practitioners gathered to explore one of the most pressing challenges in Europe's energy transition: turning building legislation into local action.
The SRI helps assess how buildings use smart technologies to improve energy performance and occupant comfort. To strengthen knowledge sharing, the European Commission invites stakeholders to contribute SRI case studies for the SRI website.
At EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2026, a dedicated policy session will explore how to scale renovation passports (RPs) in the post-transposition phase of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), with a particular focus on their integration with the Smart Readiness Indicator and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC).
As the year draws to a close, the SRI community can look back on 2025 as a year of steady progress, growing collaboration, and meaningful steps toward smarter and more resilient buildings across Europe.
The SRI featured prominently at the international Sustainable Places 2025 conference, with four sessions showcasing its progress, practical application, and supporting tools:
The SRI continues to advance across Europe, supporting the digitalisation and energy-smart transformation of buildings.
The 4th SRI Joint Event brought together EU authorities, experts and stakeholders for an engaging day dedicated to the smart readiness of European buildings.
CINEA and several LIFE projects invite you to the 4th SRI Joint Event, taking place on Tuesday, 22 October 2025 (08:30–17:30 CET) at ACE Events, Brussels and online.
The SRI will be a main topic at Sustainable Places 2025, with dedicated sessions and workshops where LIFE and HORIZON projects will share results, lessons learned, and next steps for industry implementation.
We would like to remind professionals who have conducted an SRI assessment to contribute to the ongoing survey.
Registrations are now open for the 4th SRI Joint Event, which will bring together stakeholders to exchange on the implementation of the SRI in Member States and to learn how LIFE projects are providing policy support and practical tools to facilitate national rollouts.
Professionals who have conducted a SRI assessment are invited to participate in a newly launched survey.
The SRI continues to gain traction across the scientific community, with a growing number of peer-reviewed publications analysing its application, performance, and future potential.
At the halfway point of its lifetime, the SmarterEPC project has delivered significant achievements in support of the integration of the SRI into energy performance certificates (EPCs).
October will feature two key events within the SRI community.
SRI June 2025
The CEN-CENELEC Workshop Agreement (CWA) 18193:2025 has been published, providing a standardised framework for on-site SRI audits.
The Smart Square project just launched its Smart Readiness Virtual Training Center, an innovative platform designed to provide modular, interactive and practice-based training on the latest EU-level provisions for the SRI.
