Topic of the Month (November 2025)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, we explore the role of one-stop-shops, with subtopics like:
- Delivering integrated renovation services tailored to consumers’ needs
- Developing economically viable, sustainable and scalable business models for OSS
- Enhancing OSS impact through digitalisation and smart tools
...and more!
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Digital one‑stop‑shops, such as HORIS, reduce barriers to renovation by providing clear information, regulatory guidance and access to verified professionals. User‑centred design and hybrid support models are identified as key elements for effective scaling.
Publication
The HERMES Peer‑to‑Peer Learning Event will gather Greek and European stakeholders to exchange practical knowledge on building effective One‑Stop Shops for residential renovation. Participants will explore the Greek landscape and learn from successful OSS models across Europe.
Event
The LIFE HORIS project has published five policy briefs proposing to strengthen One-Stop Shops as a key tool to facilitate energy renovation, improve the information available to citizens and accelerate the transition of Europe’s residential building stock.
News
This event explores how One‑Stop Shops can help overcome the governance, technical and financial barriers of condominium renovation. Policymakers, experts and stakeholders will discuss practical solutions and lessons from the LIFE CondoReno project to scale up renovation across Europe.
Event
One-stop shops are evolving into digital platforms that combine data, guidance and personalised support to facilitate energy renovation and connect European policies with the realities faced by households.
News
Energy agencies and one-stop shops are playing an increasingly important role in the energy transition. A new European programme aims to strengthen its capacity to support businesses in improving their energy efficiency.
News
One-Stop-Shops (OSSs) are driving Europe’s Renovation Wave by turning renovation plans into action. Drawing on examples from the LIFE Clean Energy Transition programme and other EU initiatives, this article explores their business models and showcases concrete OSS initiatives across Europe.
Overview Article
This session explores how to scale effective One‑Stop Shops for energy efficiency in line with new European Commission guidance. Experts and practitioners will examine proven models, enabling frameworks and practical recommendations for accelerating renovation and mobilising investment.
Event
Kortrijk (Belgium) is strengthening its local energy strategy with European technical support aimed at turning sustainable urban projects into viable investments and accelerating the climate transition at the municipal level.
News
The EU is promoting one-stop shops as a key instrument to accelerate energy renovation, simplify processes and mobilise investment, particularly among vulnerable households and small businesses.
Publication