Energy efficiency standards and green financing instruments are becoming essential for Ukraine’s sustainable recovery and long-term development of the construction sector.

In this episode of EUEA Dialogues, podcast host Olena Rybak, Vice-Chair of the EUEA Board, speaks with Jeff Colley — Editor and Publisher of Passive House Plus Green Building Magazine, Chairman of the Irish Heat Pump Association, and Head of the Communications Team for the SMARTER4EU project — about the future of energy-efficient construction and green mortgages in Ukraine.

They discussed the following:

• the concept of green mortgages and their role in promoting sustainable construction;

• how energy-efficient buildings reduce costs and improve comfort for residents;

• the importance of international projects and certifications in advancing green building practices;

• ways Ukraine can integrate sustainable construction standards into its reconstruction efforts.