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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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.
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This event presents how the LIFE EU‑funded HORIS project’s digital one-stop shops in Spain, Portugal, and Italy support the EPBD’s objectives by guiding citizens through renovation processes, and brings experts together to reflect on results, future models, and emerging digital trends.
Event
La plataforma de Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios (OCU) para orientar a los hogares en la mejora de la eficiencia energética registra un aumento sostenido de consultas y simulaciones desde su lanzamiento.
News
A new scientific article based on outcomes from the CondoReno project sheds light on how public support structures can help overcome the persistent barriers to energy renovation in multi-owner residential buildings.
Publication
This two‑day EU Peers Learning Lab brings together the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub, Barcelona City Council, and Elektrėnai Municipality to share practical tools and approaches that help one‑stop shops identify and support energy‑poor households.
Event
The HORIS platforms simplify the home renovation process by providing homeowners with relevant and credible information and helping them identify the best and most sustainable options, offering financial, legal, and technical solutions.
Link
A FACILITA report reviews European One‑Stop‑Shop models for public building renovation, outlining governance trends, service structures, and lessons for improving energy efficiency in Spain.
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A guide that empowers citizens to lead the energy transition, driving local action, clear rights, and an active role in Europe’s sustainable future.
Publication
A boost for communities and citizens to turn ideas into real energy projects, connecting local vision with the broad ecosystem of technical and financial support available in the EU.
Publication
A tour of the business models and operations of four European one-stop-shops that drive energy communities, combining research, methodology, and practice to accelerate the local energy transition.
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