The policy recommendations paper "Speeding up the Implementation of Zero-Emission Buildings and Neighbourhoods through Targeted Financial Policies" puts forward 10 key policy recommendations for national and regional policy makers to overcome financial barriers for building renovation and transform existing buildings into zero-emission or positive energy neighbourhoods by 2050. The recommendations are based on experiences and learnings from 8 research and innovations projects in Europe, including 33 demonstration sites around Europe. While the EPBD covers both new buildings and building renovation, these projects and recommendations in the paper largely focus on building renovation and transforming existing buildings into zero-emission or positive energy neighbourhoods.