Cost-effective building stock decarbonization and seismic resilience – Welcome to GreenRenoV8!

GreenRenoV8 is an innovative EU-funded project dedicated to implementing EPBD through comprehensive Renovation Plans and Passports. Our mission is to accelerate the transition towards sustainable, energy-efficient, and seismically resilient buildings across Europe.

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🎯 Target: to double renovation rates by 2030

Why GreenRenoV8?

The building sector faces unprecedented challenges in meeting EU climate goals while ensuring structural safety. Our approach uniquely integrates:

1. Comprehensive assessment of building renovation needs.
2. Combined energy efficiency and seismic resilience solutions.
3. Cost-effective renovation strategies.
4. Innovative financing mechanisms.

GreenRenoV8 addresses the critical challenge of achieving a climate-neutral society by 2050 through sustainable building renovation. The project focuses on regions where approximately 50% of European territory is susceptible to earthquakes, requiring a comprehensive approach to both energy efficiency and seismic resilience.

Project Objectives

The overall objective of GreenRenoV8 is to advance the understanding and practical implementation of national roadmaps for reducing carbon emissions. This is achieved through a thorough examination of sustainable building renovation, which encompasses energy efficiency, seismic considerations, and the complete life cycle of carbon emissions. This comprehensive approach allows for the assessment of the manifold benefits of investing in energy-efficient building stock, spanning social, economic, and environmental dimensions.

GreenRenoV8 is designed to support the transition to a climate-neutral and resilient European building stock. Our work focuses on practical solutions, informed policy, and innovative tools to make sustainable renovation the standard.

✅ National Renovation Plans

Develop, demonstrate, and replicate renovation plans that support carbon neutrality, sustainability, and compliance with the EPBD.

• Tailored policy guidelines
• Case studies and SWOT analyses
• Broad stakeholder engagement across EU countries

✅ Sustainable Renovation Strategies

Support public authorities in designing effective renovation strategies targeting:

• Worst-performing buildings
• Energy poverty
• Whole Life Cycle (WLC) carbon impact
• Environmental and economic performance benchmarks

✅ Integrated Renovation Passports

Enhance Building Renovation Passports (BRPs) with:

• Energy + seismic performance integration
• Simplified seismic classification
• Staged renovation roadmaps towards ZEBs
• Alignment with EPBD and GWP targets

✅ Finance Decision Tools

Assist investors and financial institutions by:

• Creating a tool to select optimal financing approaches
• Defining criteria aligned with EU Taxonomy
• Bridging financing gaps in sustainable renovation
• Supporting blended finance and project readiness evaluation

✅ Decision-Making Framework

Develop a multi-criteria framework using Level(s) indicators to:

• Evaluate renovation options
• Structure residential sector financing
• Support bundling of investments
• Enable new business models for energy utilities

✅ Knowledge Sharing & EU Dialogue

Facilitate knowledge exchange between Member States to:

• Align national efforts with 2050 carbon targets
• Identify and address gaps in renovation strategies
• Share tools, data, and lessons learned across borders