The China National Engineering Research Center for Human Settlements (CNERCHS) is carrying out a REEEP project "Promoting low energy building program in China". This project supports the development of a strategy for the sustainable development of the energy consumption in the construction industry in China.

At present a lot of energy in the building sector is lost due to the application of outdated standards and design practices. In order to reduce energy consumption in buildings, the Chinese government will adopt new standards based on international best practices on energy efficiency technologies and renewable energy use. This should lead to an increased energy efficiency and reduction of GHG emissions in the building sector of China.

As part of the REEEP project, CNERCHS should describe promotion activities in Europe in the field of low energy building. This report provides information on European projects in regard to this topic.