Series of articles’ titles based on some of the most critical IEA Net Zero by 2050's buildings milestones to 2030

• All countries targeted for zero-carbon-ready codes for new buildings by 2030
• Renovation of near 20% of existing building stock to zero-carbon-ready by 2030 is ambitious but necessary
• Installation of about 600 million heat pumps covering 20% of buildings heating needs by 2030
• Approximately 100 million households rely on rooftop solar PV by 2030
• Solar PV and wind supply about 40% of building electricity use by 2030
• 350 million building units connected to district energy networks by 2030 provide about 20 of space heating needs
• Solar thermal technologies deployed in around 400 million dwellings by 2030
• Targeting 100% LED lighting sales by 2025
• Residential behaviour changes lead to a reduction in heating and cooling energy use by 2030
• By 2030 EVs represent more than 60% of vehicles sold globally, requiring an adequate surge in chargers installed in buildings