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bigEE uses a multi-criteria analysis (MCA) to rate and select good practice policies. Criteria range from appropriateness of policy design, integration of innovative elements, availability of ex-post evaluation, to questions of effectiveness. Find out how this assessment scheme works and explore some case studies.

Which policies and measures need to be combined to make ultra-low-energy buildings the standard? The paper analyses relevant market actors and their barriers and incentives to invest in energy-efficiency. Then implementation strategies are identified resulting in appropriate policy packages. On the empirical side the paper validates the theoretical analysis with empirical proof on model examples of good practice policies.

This brochure presents the main outcomes of the bigEE policy guide for buildings. Main topics are the recommended policy package, good practice examples and tips for policy design.

Training textbook resulted from the project "Qualification of Key Actors in the Building Energy Efficiency Sector" (KABEE) in cooperation with bigEE.

The paper presents the recommended strategic policy packages for new and existing buildings as well as a comparison of existing national policy packages from California (USA), China, Denmark, Germany, and Tunisia and what we learned from it for effective packages and implementation. Conference: eceee 2013 Summer Study

Presentation of the eceee 2013 conference paper with the title “Strategic policy packages to deliver energy efficiency in buildings - their international evidence”

Which factors are crucial to successfully design and implement a ‘good practice’ policy to increase the energy efficiency of appliances? This paper presents a newly developed multi-criteria assessment scheme. The scheme rates and weights different implemented policies and defines what is a good practice. Conference: eceee 2013 Summer Study

What are the best policies and measures to stimulate energy efficiency in buildings and appliances? It is time to address the question in a systematic way – by combining theoretical evidence on what policy support markets need, and evaluation results on which packages of policies have worked well. Conference: IEPEC 2012 – International Energy Program Evaluation Conference

Presentation of the IEPEC 2012 conference paper with the title “Combining theoretical analysis with empirical evidence from an international comparison: policy packages to make energy savings in buildings happen”

What are the best policies to stimulate energy efficiency in buildings? It is time to bridge the information gap and address the question in a new way - by combining theoretical evidence on what policy support is needed, and empirical evidence on the combination of policies which have worked. Conference: eceee 2011 Summer Study

The new issue of the Indian magazine „energyⁿ manager“ focuses on energy efficiency policy development around the world. Different country papers illustrate the situation in countries like Australia, Japan and the USA. Lena Tholen contributed an article about the German energy efficiency policies and the relevance of bigee.net

Specific terms and abbreviations from the building, policy and appliance guides are explained in the glossary. The document will be updated regularly.