This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 649865
OVERVIEW, ADVICE AND ONE-STOP-SHOP SOLUTIONS FOR PRIVATE HOMEOWNERS
REFURB is a consortium of 13 partners and a number of cooperators in a new project exceeding borders in EU, to inspire homeowners to move a step further with their energy renovations and achieve zero energy renovation. Easy, economical and efficient. REFURB gives an overview in a one-stop-shop model and establishes local partnerships and energy solutions close to consumers in the participating countries.
Know-how on energy renovation
With a better housing adviser you can get an overview and a priority of which solutions, that gives the best non-energy and energy related benefits and at the same time is the best investment when renovating your house.
Sustainable energy solutions
REFURB will keep consumers aware of good energy behaviour and profitable investments in sustainable energy solutions and technology. We will provide renovation offers that gives efficient or holistic solutions.
Overview of suppliers
As a consumer it is difficult to choose between different technical solutions. Therefore the project will include a mapping of the supply side and all the different technical solutions that can fit your need as consumer.
A STRONG PARTNERSHIP
REFURB bridges a number of European countries sharing knowledge, technology and cooperation benefitting the private homeowner. Find your partner country – and come close to your local possibilities
NEWS
Cases
Be inspired by the newest cases and solutions from across Europe. From smaller private homes to massive energy renovation projects in housing associations and city renewal.
New case: Energy-Quarter Lutherviertel-Neighbourhood, Germany
A sustainable heat and power supply, which is considering all different aspects of living and housing in the quarter
New case: The Pallesen family retrofit story, Denmark
The story of a young family and their first home
New case: “Better Housing”, Denmark
“Better Housing” is a one stop-shop counseling through all of the building process.
New case: Pepleri 3, a renovated multi apartment residential building, Estonia
Pepleri 3, Tartu - the first of our finished pilot renovations
New case: Gas and energy-neutral living in Aldlân Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
A good example of a ‘bottom up initiative’
New case: Planina – energy efficient neighbourhood, Slovenia
Multiapartment building was renovated by initiative from managers of the multiapartment buildings
New case: One-stop-shop takes off in South-West-Flanders, Belgium
A unique cooperation between the building sector and the public sector
Energy-parcel, Denmark
Energy-parcel package solution achieved 68 % savings on energy
Modern social housing, Slovenia
Major energy renovation project in Slovenia
Nice with integrated solar panels, Denmark
Undertaking a massive energy renovation
Holmgaard is almost CO2-neutral, Denmark
Making an old farm house almost CO2-neutral
70 % self-supplying detached house, Denmark
Reducing energy consumption to an absolute minimum
Green Business Growth, Denmark
Post-educating master craftsmen in Denmark
Villa Sanseveria – Low-energy holiday home, Belgium
An old house from the 60s is transformed into a NZEB holiday home leading to a 96 % reduction in energy use
Warmer Wonen (living warmer), Belgium
Leiedal aims at tackling barriers for housing renovation in Flanders, Belgium
Project Lowenergy, Denmark
From consuming 1970’ies single family home to low energy
Sealing the envelope, Belgium
Thorough renovation of a building envelope in Belgium led to lower energy consumption and improved indoor comfort
Hand on Energy, Denmark
Testing intelligent Energy Management in Danish single-familly houses
ONE-STOP-SHOP
It should be easy, economical and efficient for any homeowner to get an overview on the green energy possibilities in his or hers home.
Truth is it usually is not. This is where the one-stop-shop steps in and helps you along to see the local possibilities and solutions in your region.
Publications
REFURB build upon existing knowledge from many European countries. Publications are continuously posted here in English and local languages.
Project Manager:
Virginia Gómez Oñate
Smart Energy and Built Environment
Energyville @ VITO NV
Boeretang 200
2400 Mol
Belgium
+32 14 33 59 78
virginia.gomezonate@vito.be
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