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Strategic Analysis
This LIFE call topic offers two distinct but complementary avenues to combat household energy poverty: either by strengthening cross-sectoral coordination at various governance levels (Scope A) or by directly supporting energy renovation in multi-apartment buildings in vulnerable areas (Scope B). A winning proposal must clearly select one scope, demonstrate robust multi-actor engagement, and articulate a compelling vision for long-term sustainability, replicability, and the delivery of multiple benefits beyond mere energy savings, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups and summer energy poverty.
TRL 5 → 9
Based on programme defaults
Contribute to actively alleviating energy poverty and build on the tools, indicators and resources of existing initiatives, such as the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub and the energy poverty pillar of the Covenant of Mayors.
Focus on summer energy poverty alleviation and/or actions focusing on geographic areas with less developed energy poverty alleviation measures and frameworks.
Proposals must cover only one of the two scopes (A or B), specifying the chosen scope in the proposal introduction.
Scope A: Support national, regional and/or local authorities and relevant stakeholders in setting up formalised, long-term, cross-sectoral coordination structures to tackle energy poverty.
Scope A: Foster cross-departmental and cross-sectoral collaboration across national, regional, and/or local government structures, and involve relevant public bodies and private/public stakeholders, such as civil society organisations, healthcare providers, economic operators or academia.
Scope A: Outline the organisational structure (including the engagement strategy for participating actors), main methods of operation and key objectives (e.g. development of definitions, criteria, or indicators, data collection, advice on support methods or schemes to reduce energy poverty, etc).
Scope A: Identify the specific local/regional/national challenges or gaps the coordination structure(s) aim to address.
Scope A: Where similar coordination structures already exist or are already in development, clearly demonstrate the need for, and added value of, any new coordination structures and demonstrate the support of, or existing cooperation with, the existing structure(s).
Scope A: Include the delivery of tailored capacity-building activities for the specific national, regional and/or local authorities and stakeholder organisations involved in the coordination structures.
Scope A: Ensure capacity-building consists of structured, in-depth training tailored to the specific needs and languages of the coordination structure members, ensuring improved skills and capacity in the long term.
Scope A: Ensure the composition of the coordination structures represents all relevant sectors, including energy, social, health and housing sectors, to ensure a holistic participatory approach to the alleviation of energy poverty in the long term.
Scope A: Identify the main public authorities involved in the coordination structure(s) in the proposal.
Scope A: Demonstrate concrete commitment and involvement of public authorities and stakeholders (e.g., consumer or social organisations, the housing sector, energy companies, or healthcare providers) through direct involvement or tailored letters of support at executive decision-making level.
Scope A: Clarify whether the proposed coordination structures address the national, local and/or regional level, justifying the need if several governance levels are addressed.
Scope A: Set out a convincing plan to ensure long-term sustainability of the coordination structures beyond project duration, including the expected hosting entities.
Scope B: Support the energy renovation of residential multi-apartment buildings in spatially related vulnerable districts/neighbourhoods with predominantly energy poor inhabitants.
Scope B: Aim to reduce and optimise heating and cooling needs and improve the health and comfort of energy poor residents.
Scope B: Concretely support the renovation of multi-apartment buildings by implementing strategies and approaches, which may include reinforcing and/or adapting the governance and decision-making structures of building management and homeowners or tenants associations, tackling related regulatory barriers, defining appropriate financing strategies for the specific target group, addressing split incentives, and setting up and/or coordinating relevant support or advisory services.
Scope B: Where support/advisory services are already in place, demonstrate how proposals build on them, rather than establish new services.
Scope B: Consider both winter and summer energy poverty and integrate building-level measures with community or neighbourhood-level approaches, where appropriate (e.g., integration of sustainable active cooling solutions with passive cooling measures, nature-based solutions, urban greening, or social leasing schemes).
Scope B: Demonstrate affordability of proposed measures for energy poor residents in terms of both upfront and longer-term costs.
Scope B: Ensure renovation actions allow residents to remain in their homes after works, thereby avoiding so-called renovictions.
Scope B: Demonstrate concrete commitment and involvement of homeowners or tenant associations and housing organisations, in particular, in addition to other relevant actors (e.g., financial institutions) through direct involvement or tailored letters of support.
For both Scope A and Scope B: Take into account multiple benefits from energy efficiency and renewable energy for different energy poor target groups, such as improved health, comfort, air quality, better social inclusion etc.
For both Scope A and Scope B: Pay specific attention to particular groups which are more at risk of being affected by energy poverty or more susceptible to the adverse impacts of energy poverty, taking into account gender, where relevant.
For both Scope A and Scope B: Do not develop new IT tools, databases or platforms, unless their added value compared to existing ones is justified, and their potential scale-up beyond the project is convincingly addressed.
Proposals must be submitted by at least 3 applicants (beneficiaries; not affiliated entities) from 3 different eligible countries.
The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of up to EUR 1.75 million would allow the specific objectives to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
Reduction of (summer) energy poverty for the targeted households (Scope B).
Development of successful coordination structures (Scope A), which can be replicated in other regions or Member States.
Number of energy poor households with reduced energy costs (Scope A and B).
Number of energy poor consumers benefitting from the activities (Scope A and B).
Number of residential multi-apartment buildings renovated (or renovations triggered by project end) (Scope B).
Number of governance and decision-making structures reinforced/adapted for residential multi-apartment buildings to facilitate energy renovation investments (Scope B).
Number of tailored financing strategies developed for multi-apartment building renovation with energy poor residents (Scope B).
Number of agreements concluded between homeowners and tenant associations demonstrating commitment to energy renovation investments (Scope B).
Number of energy poverty coordination structures established or reinforced (Scope A).
Number of legislative or implementing acts, policies or strategies created/adapted on energy poverty, including summer energy poverty where relevant (Scope A and B).
Number of public authorities and stakeholders with increased capacity and skills (mainly Scope A).
Number of training hours per participant in capacity-building programmes (Scope A).
Increased energy poor household ability to maintain home below a critical heat threshold (Scope A and B).
Quantified multiple benefits for energy poor households, such as improved physical and mental health, comfort and indoor environment, better indoor air quality, improved social inclusion, reduced public health expenditure (Scope A and B).
Primary energy savings triggered by the project in GWh/year.
Final energy savings triggered by the project in GWh/year.
Renewable energy generation triggered by the project (in GWh/year).
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (in tCO2-eq/year).
Investments in sustainable energy (energy efficiency and renewable energy) triggered by the project (cumulative, in million Euro).
European Green Deal
highThe European Green Deal is the EU's overarching growth strategy, aiming to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy. Its primary goal is to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050, while also protecting biodiversity, reducing pollution, and promoting a circular economy.
Proposals must clearly articulate how they contribute to the overarching goals of the European Green Deal, particularly in areas like biodiversity protection, pollution reduction, sustainable resource management, and climate action. Given the topic, strong links to nature restoration, sustainable land use, and climate resilience are expected.
Renovation Wave Strategy
highThe Renovation Wave Strategy aims to improve the energy performance of buildings, reduce emissions, and promote a circular economy in the construction sector. It seeks to at least double renovation rates in the next ten years and ensure renovations lead to higher energy and resource efficiency, with a focus on tackling energy poverty.
Proposals should demonstrate how they contribute to increasing renovation rates, improving the energy performance of residential buildings, and addressing barriers to renovation, especially for vulnerable households. Links to financing, skills development, and integrated approaches for deep renovations are expected.
Commission Recommendation (EU) 2020/1563 on energy poverty
highThis recommendation provides guidance to Member States on defining, measuring, and tackling energy poverty. It suggests indicators and best practices for identifying vulnerable consumers and implementing effective policies to alleviate energy poverty, promoting a holistic approach.
Proposals should clearly demonstrate how they align with the principles and recommendations outlined in this document, particularly regarding the identification of energy-poor households, the development of targeted measures, and the monitoring of impact, ensuring a data-driven approach.
Fit for 55 package
highEnergy Efficiency Directive (EED)
highThe EED establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the EU, setting binding energy efficiency targets for Member States. It includes provisions on energy savings obligations, energy audits, and consumer information, aiming to reduce overall energy consumption.
Proposals should show how they contribute to achieving energy efficiency targets, particularly in the residential sector, and how they support the implementation of EED provisions, such as energy savings obligations or measures specifically designed for vulnerable customers and energy-poor households.
Directive (EU) 2023/1791
highThis is the recast Energy Efficiency Directive, which entered into force in October 2023. It sets more ambitious binding energy efficiency targets for the EU, aiming for a collective reduction of final energy consumption by 11.7% by 2030 compared to 2020 projections. It also strengthens provisions on energy poverty and public sector leadership.
Proposals must demonstrate alignment with the updated and more ambitious targets and provisions of the recast EED, especially regarding energy savings obligations, the role of public bodies, and specific measures to address energy poverty and protect vulnerable consumers, ensuring a just transition.
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
highThe EPBD aims to improve the energy performance of buildings within the EU, setting requirements for energy performance certificates, minimum energy performance standards, and nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEBs). It is a key instrument for decarbonizing the building stock and reducing energy consumption.
Proposals should clearly articulate how they contribute to improving the energy performance of buildings, facilitating the transition to NZEBs, and supporting the implementation of EPBD requirements, particularly in the context of residential buildings and vulnerable households, to alleviate energy poverty.
Directive (EU) 2024/1275
highThis is the recently revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which entered into force in May 2024. It introduces more ambitious targets for building renovation, aiming for zero-emission buildings by 2030 for new public buildings and by 2050 for all new buildings. It also includes specific provisions to address energy poverty and support renovations for the worst-performing buildings.
Proposals must demonstrate how they align with the updated and more ambitious targets and provisions of the revised EPBD, especially regarding minimum energy performance standards, the phase-out of fossil fuels in heating, and targeted support for renovating buildings occupied by energy-poor households, ensuring social equity.
Citizens Energy Package
highAlso known as the 'Clean Energy for All Europeans Package,' this legislative package aims to facilitate the clean energy transition, put consumers at the heart of the energy system, and strengthen the EU's climate leadership. It includes directives on renewables, energy efficiency, and the internal electricity market.
Proposals should demonstrate how they empower citizens and local communities to participate in the energy transition, for example, through energy communities, self-consumption, or active demand-side management, thereby contributing to lower energy bills, greater energy independence, and alleviating energy poverty.
EC guidance on the implementation of EED requirements
highThe European Commission regularly publishes guidance documents to assist Member States and stakeholders in the correct and effective implementation of EU directives, such as the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). This guidance clarifies specific provisions, provides best practices, and helps ensure consistent application across the EU.
Proposals should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the practical implications and requirements of the EED, as clarified by EC guidance. They should show how their proposed solutions align with or facilitate the implementation of specific EED provisions, particularly those related to energy savings, energy audits, or measures for vulnerable consumers.
Commission Recommendation (EU) 2024/2481
highThis is the latest Commission Recommendation on energy poverty, adopted in September 2024. It updates and replaces previous recommendations, providing enhanced guidance to Member States on defining, measuring, and tackling energy poverty, with a stronger focus on vulnerable groups, integrated approaches, and the role of local authorities.
Proposals must demonstrate full awareness and alignment with the most recent guidance on energy poverty. They should clearly articulate how their approach addresses the updated recommendations, particularly concerning the identification of energy-poor households, the design of targeted interventions, and the monitoring of progress, reflecting the latest policy thinking.
EC Recommendation on Energy Poverty
highThe European Commission has issued several recommendations over time to guide Member States in addressing energy poverty. These recommendations provide a framework for defining, measuring, and implementing policies to alleviate energy poverty, focusing on vulnerable consumers and integrated approaches.
Proposals should demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles and objectives outlined in the Commission's recommendations on energy poverty. They should show how their proposed solutions contribute to identifying and supporting energy-poor households, implementing effective measures, and monitoring the impact of interventions.
Commission Recommendation (EU) 2023/2407 of 20 October 2023 on energy poverty (C/2023/4080)
highThis recommendation, adopted in October 2023, provided updated guidance to Member States on defining, measuring, and tackling energy poverty. It built upon previous recommendations, emphasizing the need for comprehensive national strategies, improved data collection, and targeted support for vulnerable households in the context of the green transition.
Proposals should demonstrate how they align with the guidance provided in this 2023 recommendation, particularly regarding the identification of energy-poor households, the development of targeted measures, and the monitoring of impact, reflecting the policy priorities of that period.
Commission Staff Working Document (SWD/2023/647 final)
highCommission Staff Working Documents (SWDs) are analytical documents prepared by Commission departments. SWD/2023/647 final, published in December 2023, accompanies the Commission Recommendation on energy poverty (C/2023/4080). It provides detailed background analysis, evidence, and best practices related to energy poverty, supporting the policy recommendations.
Proposals should demonstrate that they are informed by the detailed analysis and evidence presented in this Staff Working Document. They should show how their solutions address the challenges and leverage the best practices identified in the SWD, particularly regarding data collection, indicators, and effective policy interventions for energy poverty.
Social Climate Fund
highThe Social Climate Fund (SCF) is a key component of the Fit for 55 package, designed to support vulnerable households, micro-enterprises, and transport users most affected by the introduction of the new Emissions Trading System (ETS 2) for buildings and road transport fuels. It aims to mitigate the social impacts of the green transition.
Proposals should clearly articulate how their solutions can contribute to the objectives of the Social Climate Fund, for example, by developing measures that directly benefit vulnerable households, reduce their energy bills, improve energy efficiency in their homes, or facilitate access to cleaner mobility solutions, ensuring a just transition.
Just Transition Mechanism
highThe Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) is a key tool to ensure that the transition towards a climate-neutral economy happens in a fair way, leaving no one behind. It provides financial and technical support to regions, industries, and workers facing socio-economic challenges due to the green transition, particularly those reliant on fossil fuels.
Proposals should demonstrate how they contribute to a just transition, particularly by addressing the social and economic impacts of decarbonization on vulnerable communities and workers. This could include reskilling initiatives, economic diversification, or measures that ensure access to affordable, clean energy for all, especially in regions undergoing significant structural change.
COM/2026/115 final
lowThis specific Commission document reference (COM/2026/115 final) could not be identified as a known, publicly available EU policy document. Commission documents typically follow the format COM(YYYY)NNN final. Without further context or clarification, its specific content and relevance to energy poverty cannot be determined.
Given that this document could not be identified, proposals should ensure that any references to Commission documents are accurate and verifiable. If this reference was intended to point to a specific policy, proposals should instead refer to the correct and identifiable policy document that supports their approach.
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2. Eligible Countries — described in section 6 of the call document .
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4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion — described in section 7 of the call document . 5a. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes described section 8 of the call document and the Online Manual . 5b. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds described in section 9 of the call document .
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Evaluators will primarily look for a crystal-clear choice between Scope A and Scope B, as explicitly stated in @SC3. For either scope, strong, concrete commitment from relevant public authorities and stakeholders (e.g., through tailored letters of support at executive decision-making level) is paramount (@SC13, @SC23). Proposals must demonstrate a deep understanding of the specific challenges faced by vulnerable groups, including gender aspects (@SC25), and articulate how the proposed actions will deliver 'multiple benefits' such as improved health, comfort, and social inclusion (@SC24). Long-term sustainability and replicability of the proposed solutions are crucial for both scopes (@SC15, @EO2). For Scope A, the added value of new coordination structures over existing ones must be clearly justified (@SC8), alongside tailored capacity-building activities (@SC9, @SC10). For Scope B, ensuring affordability for energy-poor residents and preventing 'renovictions' are critical considerations (@SC21, @SC22), as is the integration of winter and summer energy poverty solutions (@SC20).
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| Requirement | Covered by | Carried | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope activities | |||
| SC1Contribute to actively alleviating energy poverty and build on the tools, indicators and resources of existing initiatives, such as the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub and the energy poverty pillar of the Covenant of Mayors. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC2Focus on summer energy poverty alleviation and/or actions focusing on geographic areas with less developed energy poverty alleviation measures and frameworks. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC3Proposals must cover only one of the two scopes (A or B), specifying the chosen scope in the proposal introduction. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC4Scope A: Support national, regional and/or local authorities and relevant stakeholders in setting up formalised, long-term, cross-sectoral coordination structures to tackle energy poverty. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC5Scope A: Foster cross-departmental and cross-sectoral collaboration across national, regional, and/or local government structures, and involve relevant public bodies and private/public stakeholders, such as civil society organisations, healthcare providers, economic operators or academia. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC6Scope A: Outline the organisational structure (including the engagement strategy for participating actors), main methods of operation and key objectives (e.g. development of definitions, criteria, or indicators, data collection, advice on support methods or schemes to reduce energy poverty, etc). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC7Scope A: Identify the specific local/regional/national challenges or gaps the coordination structure(s) aim to address. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC8Scope A: Where similar coordination structures already exist or are already in development, clearly demonstrate the need for, and added value of, any new coordination structures and demonstrate the support of, or existing cooperation with, the existing structure(s). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC9Scope A: Include the delivery of tailored capacity-building activities for the specific national, regional and/or local authorities and stakeholder organisations involved in the coordination structures. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC10Scope A: Ensure capacity-building consists of structured, in-depth training tailored to the specific needs and languages of the coordination structure members, ensuring improved skills and capacity in the long term. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC11Scope A: Ensure the composition of the coordination structures represents all relevant sectors, including energy, social, health and housing sectors, to ensure a holistic participatory approach to the alleviation of energy poverty in the long term. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC12Scope A: Identify the main public authorities involved in the coordination structure(s) in the proposal. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC13Scope A: Demonstrate concrete commitment and involvement of public authorities and stakeholders (e.g., consumer or social organisations, the housing sector, energy companies, or healthcare providers) through direct involvement or tailored letters of support at executive decision-making level. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC14Scope A: Clarify whether the proposed coordination structures address the national, local and/or regional level, justifying the need if several governance levels are addressed. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC15Scope A: Set out a convincing plan to ensure long-term sustainability of the coordination structures beyond project duration, including the expected hosting entities. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC16Scope B: Support the energy renovation of residential multi-apartment buildings in spatially related vulnerable districts/neighbourhoods with predominantly energy poor inhabitants. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC17Scope B: Aim to reduce and optimise heating and cooling needs and improve the health and comfort of energy poor residents. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC18Scope B: Concretely support the renovation of multi-apartment buildings by implementing strategies and approaches, which may include reinforcing and/or adapting the governance and decision-making structures of building management and homeowners or tenants associations, tackling related regulatory barriers, defining appropriate financing strategies for the specific target group, addressing split incentives, and setting up and/or coordinating relevant support or advisory services. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC19Scope B: Where support/advisory services are already in place, demonstrate how proposals build on them, rather than establish new services. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC20Scope B: Consider both winter and summer energy poverty and integrate building-level measures with community or neighbourhood-level approaches, where appropriate (e.g., integration of sustainable active cooling solutions with passive cooling measures, nature-based solutions, urban greening, or social leasing schemes). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC21Scope B: Demonstrate affordability of proposed measures for energy poor residents in terms of both upfront and longer-term costs. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC22Scope B: Ensure renovation actions allow residents to remain in their homes after works, thereby avoiding so-called renovictions. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC23Scope B: Demonstrate concrete commitment and involvement of homeowners or tenant associations and housing organisations, in particular, in addition to other relevant actors (e.g., financial institutions) through direct involvement or tailored letters of support. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC24For both Scope A and Scope B: Take into account multiple benefits from energy efficiency and renewable energy for different energy poor target groups, such as improved health, comfort, air quality, better social inclusion etc. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC25For both Scope A and Scope B: Pay specific attention to particular groups which are more at risk of being affected by energy poverty or more susceptible to the adverse impacts of energy poverty, taking into account gender, where relevant. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC26For both Scope A and Scope B: Do not develop new IT tools, databases or platforms, unless their added value compared to existing ones is justified, and their potential scale-up beyond the project is convincingly addressed. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC27Proposals must be submitted by at least 3 applicants (beneficiaries; not affiliated entities) from 3 different eligible countries. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC28The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of up to EUR 1.75 million would allow the specific objectives to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Expected outcomes | |||
| EO1Reduction of (summer) energy poverty for the targeted households (Scope B). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EO2Development of successful coordination structures (Scope A), which can be replicated in other regions or Member States. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Other requirements | |||
| REQ1Synergies with Energy Poverty Advisory Hub and Covenant of MayorsActions should actively contribute to alleviating energy poverty and build on the tools, indicators, and resources of existing initiatives, specifically the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub and the energy poverty pillar of the Covenant of Mayors. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| REQ2Coordination with existing energy poverty coordination structuresWhere similar coordination structures such as energy poverty observatories already exist or are in development, proposals under Scope A must demonstrate the need for and added value of new structures, as well as existing cooperation or support from them. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| REQ3Synergies with Social Climate Fund and Just Transition MechanismActions should take into account initiatives or support schemes established under other relevant EU funding instruments, such as the Social Climate Fund or the Just Transition Mechanism. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| REQ4Multi-stakeholder and public authority commitmentPublic authorities, housing organisations, consumer/social bodies, energy companies, or tenant associations must be directly involved in the consortium or confirm concrete commitment through tailored letters of support at executive decision-making level. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| REQ5Geographic targeting of areas with less developed frameworksProposals are encouraged to focus actions on geographic areas with less developed energy poverty alleviation measures and frameworks. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| REQ6Gender dimension in energy poverty risk assessmentProposals should pay specific attention to target groups that are more susceptible to adverse impacts of energy poverty, taking into account gender where relevant. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| REQ7Justification for new IT tools and platformsProposals are not expected to develop new IT tools, databases, or platforms unless their added value compared to existing solutions is justified and scale-up potential is convincingly addressed. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Expected impacts | |||
| EI1Number of energy poor households with reduced energy costs (Scope A and B). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI2Number of energy poor consumers benefitting from the activities (Scope A and B). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI3Number of residential multi-apartment buildings renovated (or renovations triggered by project end) (Scope B). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI4Number of governance and decision-making structures reinforced/adapted for residential multi-apartment buildings to facilitate energy renovation investments (Scope B). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI5Number of tailored financing strategies developed for multi-apartment building renovation with energy poor residents (Scope B). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI6Number of agreements concluded between homeowners and tenant associations demonstrating commitment to energy renovation investments (Scope B). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI7Number of energy poverty coordination structures established or reinforced (Scope A). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI8Number of legislative or implementing acts, policies or strategies created/adapted on energy poverty, including summer energy poverty where relevant (Scope A and B). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI9Number of public authorities and stakeholders with increased capacity and skills (mainly Scope A). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI10Number of training hours per participant in capacity-building programmes (Scope A). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI11Increased energy poor household ability to maintain home below a critical heat threshold (Scope A and B). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI12Quantified multiple benefits for energy poor households, such as improved physical and mental health, comfort and indoor environment, better indoor air quality, improved social inclusion, reduced public health expenditure (Scope A and B). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI13Primary energy savings triggered by the project in GWh/year. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI14Final energy savings triggered by the project in GWh/year. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI15Renewable energy generation triggered by the project (in GWh/year). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI16Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (in tCO2-eq/year). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI17Investments in sustainable energy (energy efficiency and renewable energy) triggered by the project (cumulative, in million Euro). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Underlying policies | |||
| POL1european green dealThe European Green Deal is the EU's overarching growth strategy, aiming to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy. Its primary goal is to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050, while also protecting biodiversity, reducing pollution, and promoting a circular economy. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL2renovation wave strategyThe Renovation Wave Strategy aims to improve the energy performance of buildings, reduce emissions, and promote a circular economy in the construction sector. It seeks to at least double renovation rates in the next ten years and ensure renovations lead to higher energy and resource efficiency, with a focus on tackling energy poverty. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL3commission recommendation (eu) 2020/1563 on energy povertyThis recommendation provides guidance to Member States on defining, measuring, and tackling energy poverty. It suggests indicators and best practices for identifying vulnerable consumers and implementing effective policies to alleviate energy poverty, promoting a holistic approach. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL4fit for 55 packageThe Fit for 55 Package is a set of legislative proposals to align EU climate, energy, and transport policies with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. It includes measures to decarbonize the economy and promote renewable energy. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL5energy efficiency directive (eed)The EED establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the EU, setting binding energy efficiency targets for Member States. It includes provisions on energy savings obligations, energy audits, and consumer information, aiming to reduce overall energy consumption. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL6directive (eu) 2023/1791This is the recast Energy Efficiency Directive, which entered into force in October 2023. It sets more ambitious binding energy efficiency targets for the EU, aiming for a collective reduction of final energy consumption by 11.7% by 2030 compared to 2020 projections. It also strengthens provisions on energy poverty and public sector leadership. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL7energy performance of buildings directive (epbd)The EPBD aims to improve the energy performance of buildings within the EU, setting requirements for energy performance certificates, minimum energy performance standards, and nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEBs). It is a key instrument for decarbonizing the building stock and reducing energy consumption. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL8directive (eu) 2024/1275This is the recently revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which entered into force in May 2024. It introduces more ambitious targets for building renovation, aiming for zero-emission buildings by 2030 for new public buildings and by 2050 for all new buildings. It also includes specific provisions to address energy poverty and support renovations for the worst-performing buildings. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL9citizens energy packageAlso known as the 'Clean Energy for All Europeans Package,' this legislative package aims to facilitate the clean energy transition, put consumers at the heart of the energy system, and strengthen the EU's climate leadership. It includes directives on renewables, energy efficiency, and the internal electricity market. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL10ec guidance on the implementation of eed requirementsThe European Commission regularly publishes guidance documents to assist Member States and stakeholders in the correct and effective implementation of EU directives, such as the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). This guidance clarifies specific provisions, provides best practices, and helps ensure consistent application across the EU. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL11commission recommendation (eu) 2024/2481This is the latest Commission Recommendation on energy poverty, adopted in September 2024. It updates and replaces previous recommendations, providing enhanced guidance to Member States on defining, measuring, and tackling energy poverty, with a stronger focus on vulnerable groups, integrated approaches, and the role of local authorities. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL12ec recommendation on energy povertyThe European Commission has issued several recommendations over time to guide Member States in addressing energy poverty. These recommendations provide a framework for defining, measuring, and implementing policies to alleviate energy poverty, focusing on vulnerable consumers and integrated approaches. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL13commission recommendation (eu) 2023/2407 of 20 october 2023 on energy poverty (c/2023/4080)This recommendation, adopted in October 2023, provided updated guidance to Member States on defining, measuring, and tackling energy poverty. It built upon previous recommendations, emphasizing the need for comprehensive national strategies, improved data collection, and targeted support for vulnerable households in the context of the green transition. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL14commission staff working document (swd/2023/647 final)Commission Staff Working Documents (SWDs) are analytical documents prepared by Commission departments. SWD/2023/647 final, published in December 2023, accompanies the Commission Recommendation on energy poverty (C/2023/4080). It provides detailed background analysis, evidence, and best practices related to energy poverty, supporting the policy recommendations. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL15social climate fundThe Social Climate Fund (SCF) is a key component of the Fit for 55 package, designed to support vulnerable households, micro-enterprises, and transport users most affected by the introduction of the new Emissions Trading System (ETS 2) for buildings and road transport fuels. It aims to mitigate the social impacts of the green transition. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL16just transition mechanismThe Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) is a key tool to ensure that the transition towards a climate-neutral economy happens in a fair way, leaving no one behind. It provides financial and technical support to regions, industries, and workers facing socio-economic challenges due to the green transition, particularly those reliant on fossil fuels. | · | · | Sign up to track |
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