The objective of CondoReno is to create six IHRS for buildings co-owned by multiple private homeowners, targeting the Netherlands and Flanders, while paving the way for upscaling such IHRS across Europe. View our event calendar and join us!
CondoReno will deploy IHRS across Europe by combining strengths of market-driven IHRS in the Netherlands and local authority-driven IHRS in Flanders into adapted IHRS business models. These will be tested by intervening directly in meetings of eight condominium associations.
On November 19, the Urban Energy Institute will host its Annual…
5 - 8 March 2024, Wels...
No time like now for the energy transition! Price fluctuations, geopolitical instabilities and the climate crisis make the importance of the energy transition evident. A strong push in all sectors is critical in delivering energy security and sustainability. The 2024 World Sustainable Energy Days will show how to realise the high policy ambitions of the upcoming EU legislation and how to strengthen the clean energy markets. The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) are a leading annual conference on the energy transition and climate neutrality with over 650 participants from more than 60 countries.
21 November 2023, Delft...
The Urban Energy Insitute is proud to announce upcoming symposium Shooting for the Moon, Landing among the Stars, where aims to bridge research in academia with experts in industry, policy-makers, and the inhabitants of this planet.
As we look towards the future, we must recognize that we face unprecedented challenges. The world is at a critical juncture in the fight to achieve a climate neutral world, and we need to take bold action now to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
10 October 2023, USA...
The main findings and recommendations from the completed international EBC Annex 75 project, ‘Cost-effective Building Renovation at District Level Combining Energy Efficiency and Renewables’, will be presented at a final webinar on 10th October 2023, 11:00, showing the potential of district approaches for cost-effectively decarbonising the buildings sector. TU Delft will address the results on policy instruments, stakeholder dialogue and business models.
05 October 2023, Delft...
Energy cooperatives and owners’ associations (VVEs) can significantly accelerate the energy transition in the district if they work together. We invite you to a meeting where we discuss what is needed for such a successful collaboration. For example, what is the role of the energy cooperative and what of the VVE? How do you arrange resident involvement and decision-making together?
We will also discuss what is needed to achieve sustainability in a VVE and to get residents enthusiastic about joint decisions and investments.
This meeting, intended for boards of energy cooperatives and VVE’s, helps you to get movement in the sustainability in your neighborhood with united forces.
20-22 June 2023, Brussels...
Under the theme “Accelerating the clean energy transition – towards lower bills and greater skills”, the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 will take place in Brussels and online on 20-22 June 2023.
EUSEW is the biggest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe. It comprises a series of activities aimed at building a secure energy future for Europe.
20 June 2023, Brussels...
This peer-to-peer workshop is a unique occasion to learn from the experience of the six French one-stop shops- the regional public or semi-public organizations offering integrated advisory, technical and financial solutions for the energy renovation of housing. They make ambitious energy renovation simpler and accessible to all homeowners, reducing their energy bills in average by 50%. To date, they have carried out global renovations of more than 6,000 dwellings, representing an investment of €132 million, and have issued 1,300 loans for a total amount of €40 million
7-9 June 2023, Barcelona...
The Tech Camp will be a three-day event by and for affordable housing renovation experts and practitioners that will address the difficult technical challenges related to renovation, such as ready-to-market sustainable solutions and materials, the use of advanced technologies, smart solutions, and efficient use of state-of-the-art technologies, among others.
The programme will be part of the 4th International Social Housing Festival (7-9 June) in Barcelona which brings more than a thousand social and affordable housing providers, policymakers, urbanists, architects, fellow NGOs, academics, and journalists. The upcoming edition is organised by Barcelona City Council and Housing Europe. Find out more about the Festival – https://socialhousingfestival.eu/
30 May 2023, Mechelen...
The 14th Energy Congress will take place in 2023! Embuild, Techlink and Flux50 will join forces and organize a whole day on the topics of energy and climate.
Europe’s climate targets (Fit for 55) are changing the needs and expectations in the market. How do we manage this? Speakers from Flux50, VEKA, Buildwise and other experts will take you along in this story.
26 April 2023, Mechelen...
Solar panels on a condominium, how do you get started?
Bart De Bruyne explains. He takes you through the steps a CA has to take when wants to put solar panels on the roof. Bart is an energy sharing expert with the City of Mechelen.
First insulate your roof, then install solar panels.
Annick Vanhove explains why roof insulation and solar panels are such a good combo to keep your energy consumption under control. She is energy renovation consultant for apartment buildings at the City of Mechelen.
Different ways of sharing energy within a condominium
A CA can use the energy generated and share it within the condominium. Arnor Van Leemputten lists the possibilities and limitations of all the options. Arnor is a research engineer at the Th!nk-E study bureau.
Stress about choices?
With the Zonnewijzer project, Klimaan wants to support CAs in choosing solar panels, charging stations, batteries and in setting up an energy community. Steven Laurijssen, president of Klimaan cvso, explains how the citizens’ cooperative can unburden CAs.
Financing your solar panels
Solar panels require an investment from the CA and/or individual co-owners. Willemien Anaf takes a look at Flemish loans and premiums for solar panels on apartment buildings. Willemien is a consultant at Energiepunt Mechelen.
12 January 2023, webinar...
The webinar will provide an overview of the sector, assess how REITs can contribute to climate goals, explore strategies and initiatives to make them greener and showcase some good examples. It will be moderated by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).
The presentations are available for download in the dedicated page in CIRCABC. The video recording is available on YouTube.
This event is organised as part of the Sustainable Energy Investment Forums initiative, funded under the EU Horizon 2020 programme and managed by the european Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).
17 November 2022, Brussels...
Home renovation is a journey that many homeowners dread to take. Nevertheless, Europe’s energy crisis urges us to take action immediately. Opengela, like other One-Stop-Shop programmes, has proved to its population that renovation can be for anyone and everyone, thus contributing to the regeneration of the neighbourhoods of Otxarkoaga, Bilbao, and Txonta, in Eibar, inspiring more cities and regions to follow.
Like all good things, Opengela, as a project, has ended. It is time to draw conclusions and reflect on the results and what has been accomplished, and Opengela has a lot to show.
Whether a long-time fan or a neophyte, the Opengela team is eager to share its results with you on November 17th, 2022. See you in Brussels to discuss how to improve OSS and (re)discover other examples of Integrated Homes Renovation Services in Europe.
11-13 October 2022, Delft...
Presentation on upscaling living-cost neutral renovations (WNR study)
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) MGA — Multi & Mono, under grant agreement No. 101076316.Views and opinions expressed on this website are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
