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The European Union 🇪🇺 wishes to achieve a zero-emission building stock by 2050, by boosting renovation rates and reaching for the highest possible energy efficiency of buildings. However, homeowners often face frustrating obstacles in retrofitting their homes. On 11th June, more than 70 one-stop shops for home energy renovation and their supporters gathered in Brussels for the 1st EU Peers Summit. One-stop shops are a place where citizens can get independent, trustworthy and often free advice for their home renovations. A really key tool in decarbonising our building stock, which represents about half the EU's energy consumption. The summit officially launched a European community dedicated to learning, exchanging knowledge, gaining visibility, and advocating for energy-efficient home renovations. EU Peers initiative aims to create a thriving network of One-stop shops providers, involving 600 members from across Europe over three years. The recently adopted Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive require Member States to roll out one One-stop shop for every 80,000 inhabitants or at least one per region to accompany homeowners, including those living in energy poverty and vulnerable households, on their renovation journey. 🏡 Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNzGR2hF

For almost 2 years, local authorities in Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia have been working to implement Building Renovation Passports (BRPs) as part of the #Renocally project. But, what have they learnt and what challenges they encountered along this journey? On a workshop organised last week in Bucharest, project partners shared their lessons learnt and key takeaways after implementing BRPs in municipalities to achieve deep renovation. Our two main highlights are: 🖊️ It is key to be part of a consortium that helps collaborate, share knowledge and build capacity. 🖊️ Local authorities can be key players to decarbonise the building stock, but more resources and expertise are needed, as well as long-term goals and planning. Read in more detail about all the sessions in the workshop👉https://lnkd.in/e4K5G-VF #Renocallynews #EUKI #EPBD

🤔 How Integrated Home Renovation Services (IHRS) can achieve #Financial #Sustainability? Join us for the Transnational Community Autumn Meeting hosted by EU Peers, where IHRS from across Europe will explore solutions to a key challenge: moving beyond #EUGrants and #PublicFunding. 📅 Date: 26 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 11:30 CET In this session, we will: 🔹 Share real-world examples of IHRS that successfully transitioned from EU-funded models to local, regional, or national support. 🔹 Facilitate a transnational discussion on best practices, challenges, and future steps. 🤝🏻Don't miss this opportunity to #engage, #learn, and #contribute to the IHRS community's growth. Join the conversation! 🔗 For further details and to secure your spot, check out the link in the comment section ⬇️ #IHRS #EUPeers #LIFEproject #LIFEprogramme Nicholas Stancioff Kirils Gončarovs Klinta Aploka Lāsma Zaikovska

10 Crucial Insights About The EU's #OneStopShops (OSS) for #homerenovation!

📢Efficient Buildings Europe has officially launched its EPBD Implementation Guide! 📢 Serving as a valuable resource for all the actors working to enhance energy efficiency in the building sector, it includes 𝟱𝟱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to deliver energy efficiency in buildings. From the National Building Renovation Plan to Renovation Passports, the guide addresses all the key aspects of the EPBD, providing a clear roadmap for understanding and implementing its requirements. Both public and private stakeholders committed to improving the energy efficiency of our building stock can benefit from this publication! Link to download the online version in the comments below 👇

🎤 Find out who will be speaking at the Transnational Community Autumn Meeting on November 26.  Mark your calendars 🗓

Latvia’s Soviet-era blocks: big, imposing, and… energy inefficient. 🥶 But with the power of EU-funded deep renovations, these buildings are becoming models of modern, sustainable living! 🇱🇻 What experts are saying: 🔹 "I think the term energy efficiency shouldn’t be used anymore because people don’t care about it," says Dr. Marika ROŠĀ from the Technical University of Riga. "It’s about improving people’s living conditions." 🔹 "What people care about is safety, health, and comfort," adds Nicholas Stancioff, founder of Ēkubirojs. He sees deep renovation as a "multidisciplinary, complicated thing at the heart of which is a home." Why it matters: Deep renovations reduce energy use by 75% or more, making homes not just energy-efficient but more comfortable, healthy, and affordable. Stancioff’s work with one-stop shops helps residents by managing everything from financing to maintenance. 💡 The goal? Reaching people "at their level, in their language, with tools they can actually use." Latvia’s journey to sustainable living is becoming a model for Europe, thanks to collaboration and a resident-centered approach. Discover more details in the full article. 📖 https://lnkd.in/d8gDVn4U #DeepRenovation #SustainableLiving #Latvia #EnergyEfficiency #GreenDeal Nicholas Stancioff Kirils Gončarovs Klinta Aploka Lāsma Zaikovska

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EU Peers has published a new collection of IHRS case studies that highlight successful models, offering inspiration and guidance to providers and stakeholders. These success cases emphasize practical, tailored approaches that can be adapted to different national contexts. 🔑 Key Takeaways From The Case Studies: 📌 Building Trust is essential for engagement; Opengela (Spain) illustrates success through community-focused offices in vulnerable neighborhoods. 📌 Access to Finance - Diverse funding is critical, as seen with models like Hauts-de-France Pass Rénovation / Pass Copropriété (France) and Electric Ireland Superhomes (Ireland). 📌 Support from Authorities -Local government backing, such as with Whilareno (Netherlands), is invaluable for scaling IHRS. 📌 Guiding the User - Comprehensive support through each step of renovation keeps users engaged and prevents dropout. 📌 Tailored Solutions - Customization to user needs, exemplified by the Domus Programme, improves outcomes. 📘 Resource for Future IHRS Providers This collection offers practical insights to help new IHRS initiatives drive Europe's shift to sustainable buildings. 👉 Read the full article by following the link in the comments! #HomeRenovation #EnergyRenovation #CommunityOfPractice #OneStopShop #EnergySavings #LIFEproject #LIFEprogramme Climate Alliance - FEDARENE - Energy Cities - Energies Demain - Green Building Council España (GBCE) - Regione Piemonte - Ēkubirojs - ENEA - GNE Finance - Energiaklub Climate Policy Institute - South East Energy Agency Kirils Gončarovs Nicholas Stancioff Lāsma Zaikovska Klinta Aploka

🏆 We have collected 11 success cases of Integrated Home Renovation Services from across Europe! They include some of the most innovative models from a broad range of countries. Read about the key takeaways and then meet these trailblazer IHRS providers to explore best practices, uncover hidden opportunities, and avoid pitfalls! Follow the link in the comments 👇 #HomeRenovation #EnergyRenovation #CommunityOfPractice #OneStopShop #EnergySavings #LIFEproject #LIFEprogramme Climate Alliance - FEDARENE - Energy Cities - Energies Demain - Green Building Council España (GBCE) - Regione Piemonte - Ēkubirojs - ENEA - GNE Finance - Energiaklub Climate Policy Institute - South East Energy Agency