Projects

GreenHomes.Solutions Platform from the SMARTER initiative 21.01.2021 GreenHomes.Solutions is a new platform directory that comprises listings and details of green homes solution providers, that is, companies providing services and products for green building construction (i.e. architects, designers, consultants, building materials and equipment manufacturers, contractors). The companies listed on the platform are assessed according to national or international green certification criteria such as Green Homes in Romania, Home Performance Index in Ireland or GBC Home in Italy. The main objective of this platform is to provide architects, design teams or certifiers pursuing a Green Certification with relevant solution providers. The platform will simplify the certification process by allowing users to easily communicate and choose the… Читати далі
EUEA Job Opportunity: Analyst 19.01.2021 Job Announcement Analyst European-Ukrainian Energy Agency (EUEA) opens vacancy for the full time position “Analyst”. At EUEA we're always looking for exceptional people - people who will challenge us, make our team stronger, smarter and more complete. People who know how to roll up their sleeves and tackle the job at hand; who go the extra mile to get the job done - and done well. At EUEA we are looking for employees to connect the world through the inspiration of clean energy, sustainable and environment friendly business development, resources efficient consumption - and we offer support, training, and a… Читати далі
Review of the second session of 11th European-Ukrainian Energy Day 23.09.2020 Thematic session №2 "Energy efficiency and decarbonisation perspectives for Ukraine" was devoted to energy efficiency in industry, in residential sector, in municipalities, sustainable buildings certification and financial instruments, problems and possible solutions for decarbonisation and achieving strategic targets for Ukraine. The speakers of the thematic session №2 were: Oleksiy Ryabchyn, Ex-People’s Deputy of Ukraine, Adviser to the Minister of Environmental Protection, Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister on European Integration; Kostiantyn Gura, Acting Chairman of the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine; Yulia HolovatyukUnguryanu, Director, State Fund of Energy Efficiency; Ima Khrenova Shimkina, Deputy Project Director “Energy eciency Reform in… Читати далі
Sustainability & Going Green: How will Banks adapt to this new world? BANKING ESSENTIALS WEBINAR on September 15, 2020, 4:30-5:15 PM EEST 27.08.2020 As regulatory pressure mounts, it is imperative that banks have a clear plan to address climate risks, and to finance a green agenda. Global banks must reflect climate considerations within their overall risk framework and capital allocation processes. It is an era when banks around the globe must search for new and future-proof talent, data and technology and create a comprehensive climate-risk governance framework. Banks’ mortgage portfolios will perform better if homebuyers select sensible, cost-effective homes with the long-term financial outlook of the property considered at the time of taking the mortgage and purchasing the home. If you want to… Читати далі
Polish Green Building Council announces cooperation with Polish Association of Developers: a welcome collaboration for a sustainable future in Poland – truly Green homes 12.08.2020 The Polish Green Building Council (PLGBC) and the Polish Association of Developers (PZFD) signed a cooperation agreement to promote the first Polish Green Certification for residential buildings, Zielony Dom, developed by PLGBC within the SMARTER Finance for Families project. The common goal of both organisations is the development of a sustainable approach to residential construction. The agreement paves the way for a new chapter for housing construction. Grzegorz Kiełpsz, President of the Polish Association of Developers stated “The growing awareness of homebuyers, the growing concern for the environment and the emphasis we put on the quality of our homes required a formalisation of the rules and criteria… Читати далі
Could natural and renewable material drive social-economic development? 27.07.2020 Improving our lives through traditional building methods and natural renewable materials Could natural and renewable material be a driving force for social-economic development? Could we replace artificial thermal insulation with insulation made of natural and renewable materials? What constitutes green design? These are questions we ask ourselves as we chart our path to achieve the all EU Green Deal strategic goals 2050, amidst the rising fear that raw materials and energy resources are depleting in addition to increasing air pollution. Green design is not just about low-energy consumption. It's about environmental integration through smart design. It is not enough to focus on… Читати далі
Job Opportunity: Analyst – Coordinator 15.06.2020 Job Announcement Analyst-Coordinator European-Ukrainian Energy Agency (EUEA) opens vacancy for the full time position “Analyst-Coordinator”. At EUEA we're always looking for exceptional people - people who will challenge us, make our team stronger, smarter and more complete. People who know how to roll up their sleeves and tackle the job at hand; who go the extra mile to get the job done - and done well. At EUEA we are looking for employees to connect the world through the inspiration of clean energy, sustainable and environment friendly business development, resources efficient consumption - and we offer support, training and a… Читати далі
Oleksandra Gumeniuk, Director of EUEA was invited as a speaker to the Forum “Energy Efficient Homes” 04.03.2020 Oleksandra Gumeniuk, Director of EUEA was invited as a speaker to the Forum “Energy Efficient Homes”, which was held in Vinnitsa City by Energain LLC on February 20, 2020. The Forum aimed to raise relevant topics to discuss in the professional community: - The impact of new construction on the growth of the carbon footprint of the city; - Construction of energy-efficient and energy-active buildings in Ukraine; - Preservation during thermal modernization of historical buildings; - Green financing and support for highly effective construction. Oleksandra Gumeniuk prepared her speech in the frame of SMARTER Finance for Families – Horizon 2020 project,… Читати далі
SMARTER Finance for Families achievements for February 2020 06.02.2020 What an amazing beginning for #SMARTERFinance for Families! From May 2019, in 14 different countries, the project was involved in - 40+ conferences and events - 30+ meetings - 10+ workshops, webinars, trainings and publications Read more here: http://bit.ly/31tg5Uo SMARTER Finance for Families is a Horizon 2020 project to implement ambitious yet practical Green Homes & Mortgage programmes in 12 European countries that includes the collaboration and participation of 17 expert green building, green energy, research and other organizations. EUEA is part of this project. Читати далі
Green Mortgage Presentation Review on September 9, 2019 18.09.2019 On September 9, 2019 EUEA organized a press conference to present an innovative financial instrument "Green Mortgage" within the project for SMARTER Finance for Families financing the energy efficiency of real estate, which is already successfully applied in the countries of the European Union. The instrument was presented by Steven Borncamp, Director of SMARTER Finance for Families, and Oleksandra Gumeniuk, Director of the European-Ukrainian Energy Agency at a press conference at the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center. The essence of the project is that such a mortgage is provided for the purchase of housing in certified energy efficient buildings. The project… Читати далі

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