Eduardo Maldonado
Prof. Eduardo Alberto Baptista Maldonado is a retired Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and researcher on the topic of Energy Efficiency in Buildings. He was the former president of Portugal's National Innovation Agency (ANI). Prof. Maldonado was the coordinator of the European Concerted Action for the transposition and implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directives (EPBD) from 2004 to 2015 and led the task force that helped Member States define and implement net-zero energy building (NZEB) standards. Currently, his work focuses on the decarbonisation of existing buildings.
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Net-zero energy buildings: Can Europe close the gap between ambition and affordability?
As world leaders prepare to gather for the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), the topic of resilient cities is high on the agenda. In the European Union, buildings are the single largest energy consumer, yet the renovation of Europe's building stock is progressing far more slowly... -
An expert’s opinion: Interview with Prof. Eduardo Maldonado on the main obstacles to more net-zero energy buildings
Prof. Eduardo Alberto Baptista Maldonado is a retired Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and researcher on the topic of Energy Efficiency in Buildings. He was the former president of Portugal's National Innovation Agency (ANI). Prof. Maldonado...