When thermal insulation in buildings becomes a problem
Energy efficiency is not just about a material's thermal performance. The choice of insulation should take into account safety, durability and environmental impact.
Burning firewood is worse for the climate than coal. Here's how to make a better fireplace
Wood emits 2.5 times more CO2 than natural gas and 30% more than coal when burned for heating. But there are ways to make fireplaces more efficient.
Government launches €15 million support for energy efficiency in the agricultural sector
The government has launched a €15 million support programme to improve energy efficiency across the agricultural sector, aimed at modernising equipment, reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainable practices.
E-Lar funds nearly exhausted
The Ministry of the Environment has said it may open a new phase next year.
Why energy is changing the value of real estate in Portugal
Home Property Why energy is changing the value of real estate in Portugal Why energy is changing the value of real estate in Portugal For many years, when talking about real estate, the decisive factors were almost always the same: location, demand, prices, and potential for appreciation.
PRR. Window manufacturers request low interest rates from the Government
Companies are requesting a readjustment following the announcement of public financial support to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of homes. Loans are intended for home improvement works.
Government launches financial mechanism to support families in energy efficiency in housing
Access to the credit line will be through participating financial institutions, under terms to be defined by the Portuguese Development Bank.
Goodbye, subsidies: Government wants the middle class to improve housing only with borrowed money
Until now, energy efficiency works were reimbursed with non-repayable subsidies from the Environmental Fund and PRR, but from 2026 only low-income families will have access to such support. For the middle class, the Government will create a new credit line from the Development Bank.