Why don’t green subsidies reach those who need them most? Behavioural science reveals how small decisions and major barriers slow down the energy transition. Discover what works –and what doesn’t– to help vulnerable households take part.
Building conversations up with... Dr Sofia-Natalia Boemi, Senior Energy Efficiency and Energy Poverty Researcher at IEECP.
Explore links between energy poverty, thermal discomfort, and indoor quality, stressing health risks for vulnerable groups under ETS2. Highlights equity-driven solutions and tested approaches to alleviate energy poverty through capacity building and inclusive renovation strategies.
How to connect local innovation with policy support to deliver effective renovation solutions to alleviate energy poverty in rural communities.
Neighbourhood‑level renovation unlocks synergies between technical innovation and community action. This webinar explores how alliances with oPEN Lab, Citizen‑Led Renovation (CLR), and INPERSO can scale impact, foster resilience, and advance Europe’s renovation goals through inclusive local models.
How can European cities implement the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive without worsening the housing crisis? By adopting strategies that combine efficiency, protection of affordable housing, and inclusive financing, while preventing displacement and promoting citizen participation.
This month, we delve into 'Energy poverty and vulnerable people: how not to leave them behind in the energy transition of the building sector' with Professor Stefan Bouzarovski, who reflects on some of the most pressing challenges linked to energy poverty in Europe.
Explore how citizen‑led renovation aligns with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and national renovation plans. The webinar presents CLR tools—handbooks, advisory and financial modules, legal guidance and crowdfunding models—and pilot insights for inclusive, affordable renovation.
Sustainable Places 2025 highlighted citizens as the driving force of the energy transition. Citizen-led Renovation showcased technical solutions, financial models and digital tools to promote collaborative and sustainable renovations across Europe.
Discover how the Support service for Citizen-led renovation (CLR) can assist in overcoming long-standing barriers, empowering communities, and accelerating high-quality, affordable upgrades through practical tools and locally driven approaches.