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Introduction 4

The bigger picture 7

Project 1 > Municipal buildings as shining examples (Towards Class A) 8

Project 2 > The GreenBuilding Project (GREENBUILDING) 9

Project 3 > Check and improve the energy performance of schools

and disseminate best practices (Check it out!) 10

Project 4 > Magnify success: extension of the European Energy Trophy

competition to 18 countries (Energy Trophy+) 11

Project 5 > Energy Savings from Intelligent Metering

and behavioural change (INTELLIGENT METERING) 12

Project 6 > Best practice for double-skin Facades (BESTFACADE) 13

Project 7 > Promotion of European Passive Houses (PEP) 14

Project 8 > Marketable passive homes for winter and summer comfort (PASSIVE-ON) 15

Project 9 > European high-quality low-energy Buildings (EULEB) 16

Project 10 > Service buildings Keep Cool: Promotion of ‘sustainable cooling’

in the service building sector (KeepCool) 17

Project 11 > Building Advanced Ventilation Technological examples (BUILDING ADVent) 18

Project 12 > Development of distance learning training material for the promotion

of best practice ventilation energy performance in buildings (Vent DisCourse) 19

Project 13 > Integrated Energy Design in public buildings (INTEND) 20

Project 14 > Life-Cycle-Costs in the planning process: constructing energy efficient

buildings by taking running costs into account (LCC-DATA) 21

Project 15 > Energy Saving through promotion of Life Cycle Assessment

in Buildings (EnSLIC BUILDING) 22

Project 16 > Tools and methods for linking EPDB and continuous commissioning

(Building EQ) 23

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Retrofitting social housing 24

Project 17 > Social Housing Action to Reduce Energy Consumption (SHARE) 25

Project 18 > Improving the Social dialogue for Energy Efficient Social housing (ISEES) 26

Project 19 > Supporting European housing tenants in optimising resource consumption

(SAVE@Work4Homes) 27

Project 20 > Energy Intelligent Education for retrofitting of social houses (EI-Education) 28

Project 21 > Development and marketing of integrated concepts for energy efficient and sustainable

retrofitting of social housing (ROSH) 29

Project 22 > New Integrated Renovation Strategy to improve Energy Performance

of Social housing (NIRSEPES) 30

Project 23 > Training for Renovated Energy Efficient Social housing (TREES) 31

Project 24 > Sustainable Roof Extension Retrofit for high-rise social housing

in Europe (SuRE-FIT) 32

Project 25 > Tool Kit for ‘Passive House Retrofit’ (E-RETROFIT-KIT) 33

Project 26 > Advanced Ventilation Approaches for Social Housing (AVASH) 34

Project 27 > Energy Strategic Asset Management in social housing operators

in Europe (ESAM) 35

Project 28 > Retrofitting Social Housing and Active Preparation for EPBD (RESHAPE) 36

Project 29 > Programme of actions towards Factor 4 in existing social housings

in Europe (FACTOR 4) 37

Project 30 > Energy Performance Integration in Social Housing – a strategic approach

for portfolio management (EPI-SoHo) 38

Project 31 > European fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency (EPEE) 39

Project 32 > TACKling OBSTacles in social housing (TACKOBST) 40

Project 33 > Innovative Financing of social housing refurbishment in enlarged Europe (INOFIN) 41

Project 34 > Energy exploitation and performance Contracting for Low Income

and Social Housing (ECOLISH) 42

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Energy certificates in buildings 43

Project 35 > Implement the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in Action (IMPLEMENT) 44

Project 36 > Improving energy Performance Assessment and Certification Schemes by Tests (IMPACT) 45

Project 37 > Securing the Take-off of Building Energy Certification: improving market attractiveness

through building owner involvement (STABLE) 46

Project 38 > Pilot actions to develop a functioning market for energy performance certificates (BUDI) 47

Project 39 > Energy Performance Assessment for existing Non-Residential buildings (EPA-NR) 48

Project 40 > A programme to deliver energy certificates based on measured energy consumption

for display in Public buildings across Europe within a harmonising framework (EPLabel) 49

Project 41 > Energy toolset for improving the energy performance of existing buildings (E-TOOL) 50

Project 42 > Electronic Energy Building Directive (EEBD) 51

Project 43 > Sustainable Energy systems in New buildings – market introduction of feasibility

studies under the Directive on the energy performance of buildings (SENTRO) 52

Project 44 > Field benchmarking and market development for Audit methods in Air Conditioning (AuditAC) 53

Project 45 > Applying the EPBD to improve the Energy Performance Requirements

to Existing buildings (ENPER-EXIST) 54

Project 46 > Leading the CEN Standards on Energy performance of buildings to practice (CENSE) 55

Project 47 > Assessment and Improvement of the EPBD Impact

(for new buildings and building renovation) (ASIEPI) 56

Project 48 > Collecting Data from energy certification to monitor performance indicators

for new and existing buildings (DATAMINE) 57

Editorial information

Project Reports are published by the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation of the European Commission (EACI). The reports showcase projects funded across the European Union by the Intelligent Energy-Europe programme (IEE) which promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy. The projects are presented by theme and contain contact details for participants to help build a network of project participants across the EU.The reports are available in English, French and German.

Editor: EACI (Paula Cadima, Timothée Noël, Gordon Sutherland).Design and layout: Tipik S.A.

More details on the IEE programme and the EACI are available online at http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy

The responsibility for the content of this report lies with the authors. It does not necessarily represent the opinion of the European Community. The EACI is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein. This information contained in the report is given for information purposes only and does not legally bind any of the parties involved.

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We spend the majority of our lives in buildings,

whether at home, work or play. The built-up

environment surrounds us and is constantly

evolving to meet our changing needs and

lifestyles. We use more energy in buildings than

anywhere else – energy is essential for building

maintenance and for maintaining our standard

of living. We use it for heating, cooling and

lighting and for many indoor activities such as

cooking. In fact, buildings consume more energy

than any other sector of the European economy.

It is recognised that they account for around

40% of energy consumption. The building sector

therefore offers the largest potential for energy

savings, which in turn will reduce our negative

impact on the environment.

A key element of the Intelligent Energy-Europe

(IEE) programme is energy-efficient buildings. Its

aim is to tap into this energy saving potential with

innovative measures designed to raise the energy

performance of new and existing buildings. The

savings potential is estimated at around 28%,

and it is mainly through environmentally-friendly

retrofitting that European citizens can benefit in

the short term from improved comfort and less

environmental impact. If people also change

the way they interact with buildings, additional

major savings could be obtained. Radical changes

in the way we design and construct buildings and

how we approach urban development will play a

leading role in creating a sustainable future for

buildings and cities.

IEE projects involve a cross section of people

and organisations: municipalities offering vision,

leadership and a link to local constituents and

the building industry; small to medium-sized

enterprises; bodies which promote innovation;

and national energy agencies which help shape

policy development.

Each of the projects has one common goal: to

raise market awareness about energy savings

opportunities in buildings while providing

guidance on how to achieve them. Initiatives

include the promotion of innovative building

technologies and materials, as well as awareness-

raising campaigns on how housing companies

can change.

Changing today’s patterns of energy use is

the major challenge facing buildings and

their occupants. The projects presented here

encourage active involvement through events,

training programmes, information campaigns,

competitions and voluntary schemes. Occupants

need to recognise their role in energy

consumption and the resulting environmental

impact. Local discussion forums are held for

housing corporations, where owner-occupiers

and tenant associations can meet with housing

bodies, financial services providers and suppliers

of energy-efficient products and services. In other

areas, schools help get pupils actively involved in

school-building initiatives, while municipalities

offer training to staff on energy efficiency in the

workplace.

Construction techniques and materials feature

in numerous IEE projects. The goal is to promote

market penetration of technologies and concepts

that take energy performance beyond current legal

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requirements. Efforts are made to incorporate

the latest research findings, including integrated

design techniques, building components and

advanced controls such as intelligent or smart

metering. The projects examine market barriers,

suggest practical solutions for the technical

challenges facing different regions, as well as

ways to improve the market share of energy-

saving techniques, products and materials (via

conferences, awareness-raising, guidelines and

training). This can involve presentations on state-

of-the-art technology and lessons learned in

existing buildings; the creation of best practice

guidelines on designs and operations (passive

buildings, double-skin facades, integrated

renewables); or the introduction of assessment

methods and databases for comparing buildings.

Training industry professionals is also seen

as a way of boosting European leadership in

integrating architectural design and technology.

Training requires a reworked curriculum for

higher education, with emphasis on energy

performance certification and continuous training

of architects, engineers and other professionals.

Several projects are developing educational

material, courses and electronic tools. Choosing

an appropriate release date for new material is

essential; to be effective it needs to be linked in

with the start of the academic year and the larger

issue of restructuring in education. To ensure that

the tools, information and training are relevant,

support is needed from the institutions.

Access to finance is a central issue for implementing

energy efficiency measures in both the private and

public sector. Tailored financing schemes, such

as those targeting energy-efficient retrofitting

of social housing, are being designed. Certain

projects help homeowners find trained craftsmen

and financing as part of the implementation of

energy performance certification.

Regional, national and European policies,

building regulations and standards form the

backdrop to all projects. The expected results

are market transformation, a more knowledge-

based society and a fresh approach to buildings

and occupancy.

New regulations reflect the European Union’s

commitments on climate change and its

determination to secure energy supplies for

homes and businesses. Together with construction

standards, they will ensure our homes and

workplaces are safe, comfortable, healthy and

non-polluting.

The European Directive on the energy

performance of buildings requires that all

Member States adopt certification schemes which

inform the public about energy consumption in

their buildings. Since early 2005, IEE-funded

initiatives have contributed to new national and

regional legislation and have increased public

awareness. Feedback on regulations and designs

has helped architects and engineers construct

energy-efficient buildings in line with the needs

of today’s society. Given that there is still scope

for further knowledge about the status of the

billions of m2 of floor area in Europe’s buildings,

much of the work has involved collecting facts and

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figures. Software and guidelines for professionals

have also been produced. The results are made

publicly available and are being taken into

account by our politicians. New legislation is

already influencing market conditions and

contributing to the development of a harmonised

approach. Feedback from across Europe is helping

to shape national legislation. The projects clearly

show that certification of existing buildings still

presents majors challenges and that reliable data

on construction and consumption remains scarce.

Certification teaches us more about energy

consumption and the way investments can be

targeted for increased efficiency.

Preparing the market, changing behaviour and

supporting policy are tackled in diverse ways, with

each project adopting its own approach. Some

encompass all issues for a specific type of building,

such as residential or educational buildings,

while others focus on specific technologies,

such as ventilation systems. The ultimate aim is

more comfort, less environmental impact and a

sustainable future.

With markets, technology and policy all

developing in parallel, there is a need for

flexibility, cooperation, networking and the

involvement of market actors. Communication

with target groups is an essential component in

all projects. By communicating their findings on

energy efficiency, IEE projects play a vital role

in raising awareness about energy savings and

renewable energies. This is confirmed by the

number of municipalities and companies involved

in voluntary labelling and auditing schemes, the

various universities and training organisations

undertaking initiatives, and the different

associations and companies taking part in projects

on market penetration of new technologies.

The impact of these projects is becoming more

and more evident in the recommendations

adopted by national policymakers, whose major

challenge lies in creating a sustainable legacy

for their citizens. Further impact can also be

seen in the pivotal changes in society’s attitude

to its built-up environment. This occurs when

people involved in the design and management

of today’s buildings, as well as their occupants,

become active players.

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Municipal buildings as shining examplesTowards Class A

Duration: 1/2005–12/2007

ObjectiveTowards Class A extended and reinforced the Display Campaign, a European tour de force paving the

way for full-scale implementation of new European legislation on the energy performance of buildings.

The Display Campaign, launched in 2003, encourages local authorities to voluntarily publish the energy

and environmental performances of their buildings. This is done using a poster and label based on that

for domestic appliances. The campaign results in actual energy savings here and now, whilst raising

awareness on the certification of buildings which is currently being put in place by all countries of the

European Union.

Results > More than 7 600 buildings have been voluntarily labelled ahead of national legislation

with around 300 local authorities in 26 countries having joined the campaign.

In Durham, England, 500 buildings have been labelled over the last three years.

> A calculation tool, available in 18 languages, and Energy Watcher Recommendations

and Information Resources are all available online.

> Creativity and innovative communication initiatives have been stimulated amongst local

authorities. This culminated in the Towards Class A Award presentations, in Riga ‘06

and Brussels ‘07, to the ‘leading communicators’ amongst 21 contesting local authorities.

> A multitude of promotional leaflets, posters and guidance documents

has been accompanied by high profile press coverage across Europe.

> ‘Five ‘‘display’’ful years: A Campaign Review’, tells the story of how European

municipalities are leading the way Towards Class A buildings.

Budget: €1 110 000 (EU contribution: 50%)

COORDINATOR

Peter Schilken

Energie-Cités, France

+33 3 81 65 36 80

[email protected]

www.display-campaign.org

PARTNERS

EnEffect – Centre for Energy Efficiency, Bulgaria

CEMR – Council of European Municipalities

and Regions, Europe

Architects’ Council of Europe, ACE/CAE, Europe

EuroACE – The European Alliance of Companies

for Energy Efficiency in Buildings,

United Kingdom

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COORDINATOR

Nana Doerrie

Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena)

Germany

+49 30 726165687

[email protected]

www.eu-greenbuilding.org

PARTNERS

Austrian Energy Agency, Austria

Motiva Oy, Finland

ADEME, France

ARMINES, France

Berliner Energieagentur, Germany

Fraunhofer-ISI, Germany

CRES, Greece

eERG, Italy

ADENE, Portugal

Josef Stefan Institute, Slovenia

CREVER, Spain

Fastighetsägarna, Sweden

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The GreenBuilding ProjectGREENBUILDING

Duration: 1/2005–12/2006

ObjectiveBuilding owners, product suppliers and service providers have been given the opportunity to be

recognised as GreenBuilding Partners or Endorsers for their efforts towards implementing ambitious

and cost effective energy saving measures in non-residential buildings. In this project, all partners have

received technical assistance and public recognition in the form of publications, Internet information,

access to a best practices database, advice on cost-effective measures and the right to use the

GreenBuilding logo. The GreenBuilding Programme involves voluntary commitments to reduce energy

consumption in buildings by 25%. This scheme, set up in 12 European countries, is now being extended

within the GreenBuildingPlus project.

Results > 52 GreenBuilding Partners from 12 countries have been working on 64 non-residential

buildings according to plans put together by 29 GreenBuilding Endorsers from eight countries.

> Average primary energy savings of 33% were recorded in 64 buildings, equating to savings

of about 90 000 MWh of primary energy and 22 000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.

> A centralised website was set up in English, offering guidelines and technical modules,

best practices and publications.

> A network of National Contact Points was set up in 12 European countries to provide

information in the respective national languages.

> The second phase, GreenBuildingPlus, will involve an awards ceremony and bringing

on board new partners.


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Check and improve the energy performance of schools and disseminate best practicesCHECK IT OUT!

Duration: 10/2006–3/2009

ObjectiveMember States are coming together to improve energy efficiency in schools and spread best practices.

Project partners will accelerate this process with Energy Performance Assessments, which will form the

basis of advice to schools on how to proceed with their energy saving measures. Pupils and teachers will

be encouraged to get involved through educational programmes on climate change and energy.

Results > One hundred schools surveyed in five countries.

> A list of 30 suggestions for energy savings focusing on lighting, heating and ventilation

has been compiled.

> Fifteen workshops held for teachers, giving them tips on how to use the project’s

educational material and how to get pupils involved in fighting climate change.

> Ongoing study of financial support methods available to schools, assisting them

to implement cost saving measures. This could involve, for example, bank loans repayable

when savings are made.

Budget €772 358 (EU contribution: 47%)

COORDINATOR

Giel Linthorst

Ecofys Netherlands BV

The Netherlands

+31 30 2808322

[email protected]

www.check-it-out.eu

PARTNERS

Municipal Energy Agency – Rousse, Bulgaria


Unabhängiges Institut für Umweltfragen,

Germany

Energy Club Environmental Association, Hungary

SenterNovem, the Netherlands

COS Nederland, the Netherlands

Ecofys ES, Spain

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COORDINATORAnke MerzigerBeratungs- und Service Gesellschaft Umwelt mbH (B.&S.U.)Germany

+49 30 39042-54

[email protected]

www.energytrophy.org/

PARTNERSGrazer Energieagentur GmbH (GEA), AustriaAssociation pour la Promotion des Energies Renouvelables asbl (APERe),BelgiumSofia Energy Agency – SOFENA (SOFENA), BulgariaCenergia Energy Consultants (Cenergia), DenmarkSäästva Eesti Instituut Stockholmi Keskkonnainsti-tuudi Tallinna Keskus (Estonian Institute for Sustaina-ble Development, Stockholm Environment InstituteTallinn Centre) (SEI-Tallinn), EstoniaCentre International de Ressources et d’Innovation pour le Développement Durable(CIRIDD), Francemeteocontrol GmbH – Energy & Weather Service, GermanyKörnyezettudatos Vállalatirányitási Egyesület – KÖVET-INEM Hungária (HungarianAssociation for Environmentally Aware Management) (KÖVET),HungaryAgenzia per l’Energia e lo Sviluppo Sostenibile di Modena (AESS), ItalyLatvijas Piesārņojuma Profilakses Centrs (Latvian Pollution Prevention Centre) (LPPC), LatviaKauno Technologijos Universitetas (Kaunas University of Technology, Institute of Environmental Engineering) (KTU, APINI), LithuaniaEnergikontor Sydost AB (Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden) (ESS), Sweden Ecofys Netherlands BV (Ecofys), the NetherlandsKrajowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii S.A. (KAPE), PolandServiciul Public de Management Energetic Harghita (Energy Management Public Service Harghita) (HEMPS), RomaniaEco Consulting Ltd, Energija, Okolje, Ekonomija (Eco Consulting), Slovenia Fundació Fòrum Ambiental (FFA), SpainInternational Synergies Limited (ISL), United Kingdom

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Magnify success: extension of the European Energy Trophy competition to 18 countriesEnergy Trophy+

Duration: 12/2006–2/2009

ObjectiveThis project seeks to reward companies and public administrations for saving energy in their office

buildings by behavioural changes, such as turning off the lights or turning down the heating, etc.

A trophy is up for grabs for the biggest savers. The project builds on the success of the 2004/2005 pilot

competition which involved 38 contenders from six countries. They together came up with annual

savings of 3 700 MWh of energy, 1 885 tonnes of CO2 and €205 000. The current, expanded competition

aims to reach 18 countries and 350 participants and involves the use of an advanced energy data logging

system.

Results > More than 150 participants have been recruited for the Energy Trophy+ competition

2007/2008.

> All the participants have received a starter kit outlining the competition and listing

energy saving tips.

> An online metering solution has been developed to provide participants with an energy

data monitoring tool that enables them to analyse their energy consumption.

> Workshops have been held in seven countries to exchange experiences and ideas among

the participants.

> The competition was officially launched on 1 September 2007 and will last for 12 months.


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Energy savings from Intelligent Metering and behavioural changeINTELLIGENT METERING

Duration: 1/2005–12/2006

ObjectiveBacked by estimates suggesting that energy savings of up to 30% could be achieved by combining

intelligent metering with behavioural change among occupants, the INTELLIGENT METERING partners

in the United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark and Germany set themselves the task of improving the energy

consumption of some of their public buildings. The consumption of almost 70 buildings was made

available online in graphic form in order to give occupants an idea of consumption trends. Via training

sessions, the building users were shown the impact of their behaviour which was immediately and visibly

demonstrated on their computer screens by the intelligent metering system.

Results > Some 70 public sector buildings (offices, schools, sports facilities and community centres)

in four European countries had automatic remote monitoring of energy and/or water

consumption installed. All participant buildings saw substantial savings, though 30%

in some cases proved too optimistic.

> Over 100 training sessions took place with over 600 people trained.

> The participants discovered, however, that the beneficial effects of training wear off after

about nine months. A major recommendation is that training be repeated annually.

> A roadmap for intelligent metering usage and training was developed, with case studies

also produced for further guidance. Follow the path to energy savings by downloading

the information which is available online.

> The communities involved continue their efforts in their public buildings, whilst new

attempts to replicate success are being made with a further action, aim4smes, oriented

towards small and medium sized enterprises.

Budget: €858 814 (EU contribution: 50%)


COORDINATOR

Stewart Conway

Leicester Energy Agency

United Kingdom

+44 116 299 5128

[email protected]

www.intelmeter.com

PARTNERS

Energieagentur Waldviertel, Austria

Sonnenplatz, Großschönau, Austria

Esbensen Consulting Engineers A/S, Denmark

The County of South Jutland, Denmark

Energie 2000 e.V., Germany

IT Power, United Kingdom

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Best practice for double-skin FacadesBESTFACADE

Duration: 1/2005–12/2007

ObjectiveDouble-skin façades have become popular over the last 15 years as people seek out more natural interior

environments. The double skin can offer a thermal buffer zone, solar preheating of ventilation air,

energy savings, as well as acoustic, wind and pollutant protection, and the possibility to open windows

and have night cooling. Commercial buildings incorporating such facades can save large amounts of

energy. The critical issue is to ensure that the façades are designed appropriately to the local climate

and perform well. BESTFACADE aimed to use a range of media to provide the designers with reliable

scientific, technical, regulative and financial information on these constructions.

Results > Best practice guidelines for double-skin façades are now available for designers

and investors.

> State-of-the-art report on double-skin façades is available, based on analysis

from seven countries. Twenty-eight façades analysed from different buildings

(offices, schools, service buildings).

> A centralised reference source of info on double-skin façades built in the European Union

has been set up.

> An assessment method for calculating the thermal and visual behaviour and energy

performance of façades has been developed. The methodology has been presented

to standardisation committees.

> An Internet-based design guide allowing designers and investors to study the impact

of different façade systems has been produced.


COORDINATOR

Christian Schiefer

MCE Anlagenbau Austria GmbH & Co

Austria

+43 1 610 36 – 268

[email protected]

www.bestfacade.com

PARTNERS

Graz University of Technology,

Institute of Thermal Engineering,

Austria

Belgian Building Research Institute, Belgium

Reynaers Aluminium NV, Belgium

Ecole Nationale des TPE-Laboratoire Sciences

de l’Habitat, France

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung

der angewandten Forschung

e.V., Institute for Building Physics, Germany

C. Kiossefidis S.A., Greece

University of Athens, Greece

Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade, Portugal

Lund University, Sweden

Skanska Teknik AB, Sweden

WSP Sverige AB, Sweden


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COORDINATOR

Henk Kaan

ECN Energy Research Center of the Netherlands

The Netherlands

+31-224-564500

[email protected]

www.europeanpassivehouses.org

PARTNERS

Arbeitsgeneinschaft ERNEUERBARE ENERGIE

Institute of Sustainable Technologies, Austria

Passiefhuis-Platform, Belgium

Ellehauge & Kildemoes, Denmark

Passivhaus Institut, Germany (subcontractor)

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland

proKlima, Germany

National University of Ireland Dublin, Ireland

DHV Building and Industry, the Netherlands

SINTEF Stiftelsen for industriell og teknisk

forschung ved Norges Tekniske Hogskole,

Norway

Building Research Establishment,

United Kingdom

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Promotion of European Passive housesPEP

Duration: 1/2005–12/2007

ObjectiveBig savings in home energy consumption are there for the taking. The Passivhaus concept offers a workable,

affordable solution for achieving such savings. However, we need to pass on the experience we have

gained beyond small groups of experts by targeting a wider community of building professionals. PEP

therefore set itself the task of spreading this knowledge throughout Europe using various channels.

Results > Freely available high-quality information in seven languages for owners, designers and

developers.

> What is a Passivhaus? Your questions answered.

> Architects’ and planners’ guide set up with tips on dwelling design and choice of construction sites.

> Energy designers’ guide with tips on building envelopes and energy calculations.

> Structural designers’ guide with tips on comfort, thermal bridges and air tightness.

> Passivhaus Planning Package improved: a tool allowing design to be checked against

Passivhaus requirements after entry of data on material and components.

> Conferences, presentations and forums held across Europe reaching thousands of participants.

> Over 2 000 000 visitors to the PEP website in two years.


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COORDINATOR

Lorenzo Pagliano

Dipartimento di Energetica, Politenico di Milano

Italy

+39 02 2399 3870

[email protected]

www.passive-on.org

PARTNERS

International Conseil Communication Efficacité

Energie, France

Passivhaus Institut, Germany

Provincia di Venezia, Italy

Rockwool Italia, Italy

INETI Instituto Nacional de Engenharia,

Tecnologia e Inovação (INETI), Portugal

Natural Works, Portugal

AICIA Asociación de Investigación y Cooperación

Industrial de Andalucía, Spain

School of the Built Environment,

Nottingham University, United Kingdom

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Marketable passive homes for winter and summer comfortPASSIVE-ON

Duration: 1/2005-9/2007

ObjectivePASSIVE-ON aimed to build on the success of the Passivhaus concept by spreading the good word

– and appropriate practice – towards southern and more moderate climates of Europe. A Passivhaus-

compliant home consumes 80 % less energy than one built to standard regulations, removing the need

for conventional heating systems. The experience gained from building thousands of homes of this type

in central Europe was passed on by creating guidelines and software tools for developers. Decision-

makers and public bodies also benefited from strategies put together specifically for warmer climates,

where the project has shown that it is not always necessary to use advanced technological solutions

to build homes of high energy performance in these climatic regimes.

Results > Design guidelines for comfortable low-energy homes were produced and made freely

available online via a website in five languages.

> A CD-ROM was produced for direct dissemination to practicing architects and designers

at workshops which attracted 700 participants across five countries.

> The cooling algorithm and functions of the software for architects and designers

was developed and incorporated in a new version.

> A review of current national policies and new proposals for speeding up the spread

of low-energy homes was prepared for policymakers.


Northern Europe brings southern comfort




COORDINATOR

Helmut F.O. Müller

University of Dortmund

Germany

+49 231/755-4690

[email protected]

www.EULEB.info

PARTNERS

REHVA - Federation of European heating

and air-conditioning associations, Europe

Université de La Rochelle, LEPTAP, France

Università degli Studi di Firenze, ABITA, Italy

Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya, AiE, Spain

London Metropolitan University, LEARN, United

Kingdom

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European high-quality Low Energy Buildings EULEB

Duration: 1/2005–12/2006

ObjectiveEULEB aimed to help people learn from positive examples which already exist in the building sector.

Project participants examined 25 high profile public buildings in the United Kingdom, France, Germany,

Italy and Spain, and informed the market on the high quality low energy features they possessed,

including design, consumption levels and energy data.

Results > Multilingual CD containing information on 25 public buildings from all over Europe,

including data on energy consumption, construction, costs and comfort.

Available in five languages.

> Around 150 000 copies were widely distributed via trade and specialist magazines.

> The full content of the CD is available online for widespread access.

> A need for a combination of theoretical information and practical experiences

was identified. The available information meets these needs.

> A series of lectures has taken place, targeting architects, engineers, investors, property

developers and other key actors from the building market, introducing them

to the best practice examples identified.


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Energy efficiency



COORDINATOR

Susanne Geissler


+43 1 586 15 24 154

[email protected]

www.keepcool.info

PARTNERS

AEE INTEC, Austria

IZES gGmbH, Germany

Politecnico di Milano, Dipartimento di Energetica

(eERG), Italy

Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI), Lithuania

Centro de Estudos em Economia da Energia,

dos Transportes e do

Ambiente (CEEETA), Portugal

Andalusian Energy Agency (AAE), Spain

Swedish Energy Agency (STEM), Sweden

National Industrial Fuel Efficiency Service Limited

(NIFES), United Kingdom

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Service buildings Keep Cool: promotion of ‘sustainable cooling’ in the service building sectorKeepCool

Duration: 1/2005–2/2007

ObjectiveDemand for cooling energy is expected to rise dramatically in Europe in the coming years, despite better

understanding of passive cooling technologies. The aim of this project was to propose intelligent ways

of getting passive cooling to penetrate the market and to establish a new definition of sustainable

summer comfort.

Results > A tool-kit explaining the ten steps to achieve sustainable summer comfort was produced.

This online tool includes technology profiles, best practice examples in English

and national languages, supplier and expert lists, and an analysis of comfort legislation

in participating countries.

> An awareness-raising campaign on summer energy consumption took place and

included articles in the daily and technical press, international conferences and technical

workshops, two online encyclopaedias, radio and TV broadcasts.

> The sustainable summer comfort message was conveyed to 500 owners of individual

buildings, as well as many others with large property portfolios.

> KeepCool succeeded in including the Adaptive Comfort Model into the European Standard

EN 15251 and in removing further barriers towards the use of passive cooling solutions.

> This action now continues towards the Keep Cool II project which aims at providing

analysis and technical tools, as well as addressing existing networks and policymakers

regarding sustainable summer comfort.


How much electricity do I use?




COORDINATOR

A.J. Cripps

Buro Happold Engineers

United Kingdom

+44 20 7 927 9771

[email protected]

PARTNERS

INIVE (BBRI), Belgium

Aalborg University, Denmark

Helsinki University of Technology, Finland

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens,

Greece

Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade

do Porto, Portugal

Brunel University, United Kingdom

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Building Advanced Ventilation technological examples Building AdVent

Duration: 1/2007–7/2009

ObjectiveThe main objective of this project is to support the implementation of low energy ventilation systems

by capturing good ventilation practices and widely disseminating them. The main action will consist on

telling designers about 18 non-domestic buildings which have low energy ventilation systems. These

buildings are located in three different European climates: one with high cooling loads; one with high

heating loads; and one with moderate heating and cooling loads. Heating, cooling, electricity loads, CO2

levels and ventilation rates will all be monitored, while building occupants will be surveyed. These case

studies should demonstrate how well these systems work and how to include them in a wider range of

building projects.

Results > A report on the classification of existing building ventilation technologies

has been completed.

> The 18 buildings have been identified and the monitoring is currently being prepared.

> Detailed brochures on the selected buildings will be produced, along with slides

for lectures and presentations.


Getting ventilation right

Energy efficiency



COORDINATOR

Maria Kolokotroni

Brunel University

United Kingdom

+44 1895 266688

[email protected]

www.ventdiscourse.eu

PARTNERS

Federation of European Heating

and Air-Conditioning Associations, Europe

Ecole Nationale des Travaux Public de l’Etat,

France


Building Services Research and Information

Association, United Kingdom

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Development of distance learning training material for the promotion of best practice ventilation energy performance in buildings Vent DisCourse

Duration: 1/2005–12/2006

ObjectiveModern methods of education can play a vital role in increasing energy-efficiency in new buildings.

Vent DisCourse adopted the distance learning method and applied it to ventilation – a core area of the

energy performance of buildings. It targeted building professionals in an effort to stimulate the use

of best practices in ventilation and addressed non-technological and cultural barriers via pilot training

courses and awareness raising.

Results > A 500-page textbook on state-of-the-art sustainable building ventilation, as reviewed

by European experts, is available.

> An online version using distance learning software has been developed.

Trainee assessment exercises are included.

> Modules are available on: principles of energy-efficient building ventilation;

natural and hybrid ventilation; ventilation for urban buildings; energy-efficient

mechanical ventilation; and the assessment of building ventilation.

> 60 postgraduate students from six universities tested the training material which

has been incorporated into an M.Sc. course at Brunel University. This distance learning

degree had an intake of 43 students for the 2007/08 academic year.

> Self-training modules were published in the REHVA journal and translated into three

languages. The printed journal reaches 5 000 HVAC engineers and the e-journal 100 000,

worldwide.


A fresh approach

Getting ventilation right




COORDINATOR

Per F Jørgensen

KanEnergi AS

Norway

+47 22065751

[email protected]

www.intendesign.com

PARTNERS


Engineering College of Aarhus, Denmark

Esbensen Consulting Engineers AS, Denmark

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Department of Building Physics, Greece

Green Building Alliance, Norway

National Energy Conservation Agency, Poland

London Metropolitan University,

United Kingdom

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Integrated Energy Design in public buildings INTEND

Duration: 1/2007–12/2009

Objective‘Integrated energy design’ is a process which focuses on passive energy strategies, low-energy

measures and indoor climate of buildings, before looking at any mechanical or electrical features. The

main objective of this project is to demonstrate that outstanding results regarding energy efficiency,

renewable energy sources and indoor climate can be achieved if architects, engineers, building owners

and investors adopt together an Integrated Energy Design approach. Guidelines, an Internet database,

literature and the study of at least 12 building projects will form part of the work, with the results and

practical experiences reported to relevant actors through a variety of events.

Results > An Internet database of low-energy buildings description and literature will

soon be available. This online showroom will be a source of inspiration for architects,

developers, municipalities and all actors of the construction business.

> Integrated Energy Design guidelines are currently being developed for practical

use by the participants involved in a design process.

> To date, three workshops have attracted around 220 participants, mostly architects

and building developers.


Let’s work together for sustainability

Energy efficiency



COORDINATOR

Guri Krigsvoll

SINTEF Building and Infrastructure

Norway

+47 22965550

[email protected]

www.sintef.no/Byggforsk/Forskning-og-

utvikling/LCC-DATA-Life-Cycle-Costs/

PARTNERS


CityPlan, Czech Republic

Berlin Energy Agency, Germany

The Centre for Renewable Energy Sources,

Greece

Building and Civil Engineering Institute ZRMK,

Slovenia

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Life-Cycle-Costs in the planning process: constructing energy efficient buildings by taking running costs into accountLCC-DATA

Duration: 12/2006–5/2009

ObjectiveThis project focuses on Life-Cycle-Cost Analysis (LCC Analysis), a methodology which is used to calculate

the cost of a building or a system over its entire lifespan. It also focuses on the need for accessible

data throughout the entire construction phase in order to realistically carry out this analysis. The

project’s goals are therefore to simplify data access and storage and to extend the use of such analysis

in construction, thereby improving decision-making when it comes to sustainable buildings. With easily

accessible information, building owners will then be able to benchmark their buildings in terms of

energy use and operational costs.

Results > Development of a European database for input to LCC calculations and assessments.

> Establishment of an LCC cost classification framework.

> This project will ensure simplified data exchange between the different ICT-tools

used in planning and decision.


How much does it really cost?



A greener cycle of life

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Energy Saving through promotion of Life Cycle assessment in BuildingsEnSLiC BUILDING

Duration: 10/2007–3/2010

ObjectiveThis project seeks to achieve energy savings by convincing architects, local authorities, civil engineers and

building owners to use simplified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) techniques when designing or refurbishing

buildings. The main outputs of this action will be a set of guidelines which clarify the various aspects of

LCA: purpose, benefits, requirements, flexibility and different techniques. These new materials will then

be applied to real buildings, helping users understand the energy savings potential of each technical

option available to them.

Results > An exhaustive document about the different LCA indicators, LCA software and LCA

simplified methodologies will be soon available.

> Guidelines are currently being developed to help architects and municipal planners

include life cycle assessment in the design phase of buildings.

> An online database of 25 case studies from nine different countries will be created.

> Four workshops have taken place in four countries, attracting on average 50 architects to each.

> Suggestions will be produced which should contribute towards the creation

of a Europe-wide life cycle assessment standard.


COORDINATOR

Sabina Scarpellini

Fundación CIRCE – Centre for Research in Energy

Resources and Consumption

Spain

+34 - 976761863

[email protected]

www.sintef.no/Byggforsk/Forskning-og-

utvikling/ENSLIC/

PARTNERS

IFZ – Inter-University Research Centre

for Technology, Work and Culture, Austria

Non-profit Company for Quality Control

and Innovation in Building (EMI), Hungary

Sofia Energy Centre, Bulgaria

ARMINES, Centre for Energy and Processes,

Ecole des Mines de Paris, France

CalCon Holding GmbH, Software for Energy

Costing in Construction and renovation,

Germany

Ecofys, the Netherlands

SINTEF, Foundation for Scientific and Industrial

Research at the Norwegian Institute

of Technology, Norway

Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.

Department of Urban Studies School

of Architecture and the Built Environment,

Sweden


Energy efficiency


Joining the dots

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Tools and methods for linking EPDB and continuous commissioningBuilding EQ

Duration: 1/2007–12/2009

ObjectiveThe aim of this project is to strengthen the implementation of new European legislation by linking

certification of non-residential buildings with the evaluation of their ongoing energy performance.

To this extent, monitoring methodologies and tools are being developed using data gathered from

the certification process, so that ongoing performance evaluation can take place (this currently being

uncommon). All these materials will be tested in 12 demonstration buildings in four countries.

Results > Guidelines for continuous evaluation of building performance have been drawn up.

> Thirteen demonstration buildings have been identified and certified, each with a net floor

area greater than 3 000 m².

> Measuring equipment has been installed in buildings with a view to beginning monitoring.

> The project has already been presented at several conferences and workshops in four countries.


COORDINATOR

Christian Neumann

Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems

Germany

+49 761 4588-5465

[email protected]

www.buildingeq.eu/

PARTNERS

Insinööritoimisto Olof Granlund Oy, Finland

Energieagentur Regio Freiburg, Germany

ennovatis GmbH, Germany

Politecnico di Milano, Dipartimento

di Energetica, Italy

CIT Energy Management AB, Sweden


Retrofitting social housing

Energy efficiency


Living under the same roof

COORDINATOR

Catrin Maby

Severn Wye Energy Agency

United Kingdom

+44 1594 545 360

[email protected]

www.socialhousingaction.com/

PARTNERS


Regional Energy Centres, Estonia

Prioriterre, France

B&SU, Germany

Tipperary Energy Agency, Ireland

BCEI ZRMK, Slovenia

Energikontor Sydost, Sweden

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Social Housing Action to Reduce Energy ConsumptionSHARE

Duration: 1/2006–6/2008

ObjectiveThis project aims to increase the sustainability of energy use, minimise carbon emissions, limit

uncomfortable temperatures and reduce fuel bills in social housing. To achieve these goals it is raising

awareness of economic benefits, developing retrofitting methods that address energy concerns,

examining possible changes in behaviour, maximising financial and technical resources, promoting good

practices and encouraging the sharing of experiences.

Results > SHARE Forums have been set up for each of the eight countries involved. They meet

about once every quarter with the aim of developing solutions to problems related to

sustainable and affordable energy and involve social landlords, contractors, installers,

architects, building services engineers and statutory agencies, among other local actors,

working together with the residents.

> Sixty training sessions already took place, involving over 1 000 participants, mainly

residents, but also energy experts, building managers, housing funds, local authorities,

teachers and architecture students.

> Awareness and advice plans on existing materials and good practices for each

participating country have been produced.

> A series of case studies covering the forums, training and awareness campaigns

has been made available on the project website.





Talking up energy solutions

COORDINATOR

Andreas Karner

KWI Management Consultants GmbH

Austria

+43 1 52520 288

[email protected]

www.isees.info/

PARTNERS

Inter-university Research Centre for Technology,

Work and Culture, Austria

ACE Group, Austria


Cityplan spol. s.r.o., Czech Republic

Lithuanian Energy Institute, Lithuania

Energy Centre Bratislava, Slovak Republic

Energy for Sustainable Development Ltd (ESD),

United Kingdom

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Improving the Social dialogue for Energy Efficient Social housingISEES

Duration: 1/2006–12/2007

ObjectiveThis project focused on consumer choice and its influence on energy demand in social housing. It took the

notion of ‘social dialogue’ and used it to come up with ways to improve energy efficiency and renewable

energy use. By involving all actors in the refurbishment process, ISEES assessed typical buildings. It also

evaluated the quality of services provided by utilities and district heating companies, identifying any lack

of management or service capacity, and sought to address these problems with concrete solutions.

Results > Typical buildings identified in five participating countries. Energy behaviour of tenants

measured over complete heating cycle.

> Socio-economic analysis conducted using surveys and interviews with energy suppliers

and tenants.

> Airtightness of windows and thermal quality of building shell play a key role in defining

energy saving potential, survey found.

> Potential for improvements in user behaviour alone to save energy is however limited

in non-refurbished buildings. Renovation must also be followed by awareness raising.

> Residents were positive about renovation but were afraid it would lead to increased rents,

highlighted the need for social dialogue.



Energy efficiency


Tenants save at home

COORDINATOR

Simon Robinson

Empirica

Germany

+49-228-98530-0

[email protected]

save.atwork4homes.eu/

PARTNERS

HTC, France

Le Toit Angevin, France

Moulins Habitat, France

USH, France

Institut Wohnen und Umwelt, Germany

Nassauische Heimstätte, Germany

STADT UND LAND, Germany

Volkswohnung, Germany

DomData Sp. z o.o., Poland

Northern Ireland Housing Executive,

United Kingdom

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Supporting European housing tenants in optimising resource consumptionSAVE@Work4Homes

Duration: 1/2007–12/2008

ObjectiveThis project aims to help tenants improve their energy awareness by encouraging them to monitor

consumption and by providing them with information including heating data and data analyses.

Notebooks for property managers and a handbook for tenants are also planned.

Results > A survey of 3 000 European tenants on environmental issues and energy management

will be published in three languages

> A set of six prototype Energy Awareness Services meeting local needs of several family

types in various dwelling configurations will be delivered to at least 1 800 tenants.

> Tenants will be given the opportunity to monitor their own energy consumption

through internet portals.

> With the help of self-assessment schemes occupants will be able to reduce

their consumption through change of behaviour in their homes.





Saving on home renovation

COORDINATOR

Elsebeth Terkelsen

Aarhus School of Architecture

Department for Supplementary Education

Denmark

+45 89 36 01 57

[email protected]

ei-education.aarch.dk/

PARTNERS

Oberösterreichischer Energie Spar Verband,

Austria


Boligselskabernes landsorganisation, Denmark

Cenergia, Denmark

Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment,

France

DELPHIS, France

Energy research Centre of the Netherlands,

the Netherlands


Slovenia

Housing Fund of Ljubljana, Slovenia


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Energy intelligent Education for retrofitting of social housesEI-Education

Duration: 1/2006–12/2007

ObjectiveSocial housing companies, municipalities and other housing stock owners were targeted by an education

programme with the aim of helping them carry out energy-intelligent retrofitting. Renovations can

lead to potential energy savings of 30%. The programme used mixed learning techniques adapted

to the varying circumstances in participant countries. Teaching tools included an Internet platform, a

guidebook and e-learning material.

Results > To inspire social housing companies to practise energy intelligent retrofitting, a guidebook

has been compiled. It is based upon 62 best practice examples from 11 countries, showing

increases in energy efficiency of at least 30%, and can be downloaded from the website.

> Education programmes for social housing companies were developed in six participating

countries.

> National training courses were organised for over 150 representatives from about

90 social housing companies.

> An awareness raising international seminar for Housing Associations in the EU was

arranged in collaboration with CECODHAS, the European Liaison Committee for Social

housing, gathering 80 participants from 14 countries, representing about 50 social

housing organisations and a number of researchers and experts.

> As a result of EI-Education, a project of energy intelligent retrofitting of 250 row houses

has already started in Denmark.


Energy efficiency


Integrated energy options

COORDINATOR

Gabi Schlichtmann

Target GmbH

Hanover

Germany

+49 511 39 47 302

[email protected]

www.rosh-project.eu/

PARTNERS

Arbeitsgemeinschaft Erneuerbare Energie;

Institute for Sustainable

Technologies, Austria

Grazer Energie Agentur, Austria

Black Sea Regional Energy Centre, Bulgaria

Architektenkammer Niedersachsen, Germany

Institut für Bauforschung e.V., Germany

City of Dublin Energy Management Agency,

Ireland

Agenzia territoriale per la casa della provincia

di Asti, Italy

Agenzia territoriale casa Novara, Italy

Ambiente Italia srl Istituto di Ricerche, Italy

Federcasa – Federazione Italiana per la casa, Italy

Baltycka Agencja Poszanowania Energii SA,

Poland


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Development and marketing of integrated concepts for energy efficient and sustainable Retrofitting of Social HousingROSH

Duration: 1/2006–6/2008

ObjectiveThis project looks at energy efficiency and sustainable retrofitting in social housing in specific regions

in six EU countries. It is based on integrated programmes combining information, training and

communication. Guidelines on financing schemes are also being drafted, while demonstration projects

serve to evaluate practices. The wider aim is to stimulate the market for these solutions, and increase

comfort levels and quality of life for tenants.

Results > Brochure ‘Market analysis of Social Housing in the ROSH partner regions’ now available

in four languages.

> Market analysis of social housing retrofitting needs conducted in four regions and countries

based on questionnaires which also investigated existing regulatory frameworks.

> To help spread new technologies, posters on results of thermography and blower doors

measurements have been put together in four languages.

> A list of financial partnership schemes has been compiled in an attempt to overcome

the lack of available finance.

> A checklist for building managers and owners has been put together to help them decide

if they need to refurbish their multi-family dwellings, again in four languages.

Budget €1 330 623 (EU contribution: 50%)




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New Integrated Renovation Strategy to improve Energy Performance of Social housingNIRSEPES

Duration: 1/2006–12/2007

ObjectiveThis project set itself the goal of increasing thermal efficiency by at least 30% by developing an integrated

strategy for energy renovation in social housing across the EU. It analysed existing typical buildings in

Spain, Greece and Germany, with a view to comparing technological solutions for retrofitting and its

cost-effectiveness. Local forums, tailor-made financing schemes, awareness-raising campaigns, education,

training, and retrofitting plans were all part of the integrated approach.

Results > Tool developed for calculating capital value and annuity of invest in energy-efficient

retrofitting in social housing.

> Overview developed of existing financial incentives with a view to promoting best

energetic renovation for all types of housing.

> Recommendations for successful energy retrofitting from technical, social and economic

points of view, targeting both policymakers and individuals.

> Nationally tailored training campaigns for owners, property managers, occupants

and social housing organisations have taken place in Spain, Greece and Germany.

> Six pilot retrofitting plans developed as best practice examples.


COORDINATOR

Luis Antonio Ayesa Ajona

Gobierno de Navarra – Departamento

de Vivienda

Spain

+34 – 848 – 42 72 00

[email protected] – [email protected]

www.nirsepes.eu/

PARTNERS

Öko-Zentrum NRW GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Centre for Renewable Energy Sources, Greece

Workers’ Housing Organisation, Greece

Fundación CENER-CIEMAT, Spain

Sociedad Pública Gestión Ambiental Viveros

y Repoblaciones de

Navarra S.A. – Fundación CRAN, Spain

Turning over a new leaf


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

Bruno Peuportier

ARMINES

France

+33 1 40519151

[email protected]

www.cep.ensmp.fr/trees

PARTNERS

University of Kassel – CESR, Germany

Budapest University of Technology

and Economics, Hungary

DHV, the Netherlands

SINTEF, Norway


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Training for Renovated Energy Efficient Social housingTREES

Duration: 1/2006–12/2007

ObjectiveCurrently, existing material focuses mainly on new buildings, despite the fact that existing buildings offer

the biggest energy-saving potential. This project aimed to incorporate energy efficiency into further

education for architects and social housing managers. Educational material includes techniques, tools

and case studies, developed and reviewed by a group which includes teachers themselves. Workshops

were held to gather feedback and to prepare for inserting the material into courses.

Results > Educational material (slides and texts) developed in which specialists describe advanced

technologies such as integrated solar hot water and preheated ventilation air.

> Modules now available online including tools for assessing energy savings from

techniques including thermal simulation and life cycle assessment in terms of energy,

cost and environmental impact.

> Case studies available in six countries.

> Energy consumption in social housing can be reduced by a factor of four, but continuing

education for building professionals is needed due to lack of awareness. In addition,

political will is needed because investment costs are high.


Trees of knowledge




COORDINATOR

Ton Damen

DEMO BV, the Netherlands

+31 15-7502520

[email protected]

www.sure-fit.org/

PARTNERS

STU-k, Czech Republic

Cenergia, Denmark

Kuben Byfornyelsen, Denmark

Velux, Denmark

Bauform Baugesellschaft, Germany


Luwoge BASF, Germany

Comune di Firenze, Italy

Ipostudio Architetti Associati, Italy

Apogee-Perigee, France

W-e consultants, the Netherlands

Van Hoogmoed Architecten, the Netherlands

Pol-Ned, Poland

Slovak University of Technology of Bratislava,

Slovakia

Christer Nordstrom Arkitektkontor, Sweden

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Sustainable Roof Extension Retrofit for high-rise social housing in EuropeSuRE-FIT

Duration: 1/2007–12/2008

ObjectiveThe project is expected to generate savings by combining cutting-edge technology with rooftop

retrofitting. Tailor-made guidelines will be developed while small-scale RES installation applications are

promoted. SuRE-FIT hopes to achieve improvements across Europe in terms of energy performance,

financial resources, building areas and refurbishment methods.

Results > An inventory of best practices has been completed and includes a project gallery.

> An overview of relevant statistics on multi-family housing in Europe has been produced,

including an analysis of the potential for energy-conscious rooftop extensions.

> Analysis on legal-, financial- and institutional aspects of rooftop extensions

have been studied.

> Conceptual designs for possible new rooftop extension retrofit pilot projects

have been developed for various countries.


Add on top


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

Hans Bjerregaard

FaellesBo, Skolegade 62, DK-7400 Herning

Denmark

+45 8676 0917 - +45 2015 0520

[email protected]

www.e-retrofit-kit.eu/

PARTNERS

Energieinstitut Vorarlberg, Austria

COWI A/S, Denmark

Housing Agency BKA, Lithuania

Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands,

the Netherlands

Asociación de Investigación Industrial

de Andalucia, Spain

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Tool Kit for ‘Passive House Retrofit’E-RETROFIT-KIT

Duration: 1/2006–12/2007

ObjectiveSocial housing companies in 14 countries have been given the chance to benefit from a tool kit designed

to help them carry out retrofitting in such a way as to considerably reduce primary energy consumption

(by up to 120 kWh/m2 a year.) The tool kit includes best practices, “Passivhaus” standards and a

methodology. Retrofitting methods include better insulation, air-tightness and balanced ventilation

which encompasses cooling in southern climes.

Results > Web-tool describing possible measures for typical buildings now operational in 11 languages.

> 35 energy saving measures for low energy retrofitting using the Passivhaus technology.

> Links to manufacturers of products, components and materials to help

the implementation of such measures are provided in the web-tool.

> Developments of low energy concepts for retrofitting in hot southern European climates.


Key tools for retrofitting




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Advanced Ventilation Approaches for Social Housing AVASH

Duration: 1/2007–12/2008

ObjectiveThe project’s first goal is to analyse both thermal and air leakage in a broad range of social housing in

Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Once completed, different ventilation upgrade scenarios

will then be simulated using computer simulation techniques in order to ascertain the best approach for

upgrading ventilation systems from a health and energy efficiency point of view. These results should

then be a valuable resource throughout Europe for housing managers, who will become aware of the

cost and the benefits of upgrades.

Results > Sampling and surveying of the United Kingdom houses has been completed

and posted online. In addition, the sampling and surveying of the Irish

and Danish properties have started.

> Eighteen flats belonging to Camden council in London were tested for both airtightness

and thermal insulation. The two main factors influencing the airtightness of properties

appeared to be the floor/ceiling construction, followed by the type of windows,

which in the case of old wooden sash windows are often a cause of leakage.

> Details of the AVASH project have appeared in numerous publications including

newspaper, trade and magazine articles.


COORDINATOR

Ryan Southall

University of Brighton

United Kingdom

+44 1273 642335

[email protected]

www.brighton.ac.uk/art/avash/

PARTNERS

Cenergia Energy Consultants, Denmark

KAB-Building And Housing Management,

Denmark

Cluid Housing Association, Ireland

Jay Stuart Architects trading as

EcoCo:Sustainable Building Consultants, Ireland

Plugging the leaks


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

Francis Deplace

DELPHIS

France

+33 1 56 08 54 24

[email protected]

www.esamproject.org

PARTNERS


GBV, Austria

GSWB, Austria

MRA Havirov, Czech Republic

EKYL, Estonia

ARMINES, France

CSTB, France

Le Val de Loire, France

Le Toit Angevin, France

Nassauische Heimstätte, Germany


Agencia Energia di Torino, Italy

ATC Torino, Italy

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Energy Strategic Asset Management in social housing operators in EuropeESAM

Duration: 1/2006–12/2008

ObjectiveSocial housing managers have thousands of dwellings on their books, many of which require better

energy-retrofitting. They need help identifying the energy investments which offer the best return. This

project aims to develop methodologies and information systems supporting energy certification, energy

diagnoses and energy-retrofitting strategies.

Results > Development of concepts for the integration of energy in strategic asset management.

> Development of an information system for integrating energy in a strategic diagnosis

of the housing stock, including strategies for energy retrofitting of housing stock.

> Identification and classification of building typologies in each housing stock and analysis

of retrofitting strategies by typology.

> The methodologies are being applied and tested in selected pilot sites in six countries,

involving over 20 000 apartments.


A high return on investment




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Retrofitting Social Housing and Active Preparation for EPBDRESHAPE

Duration: 1/2006–6/2008

ObjectiveThis project looks at energy performance certification and asks what it can offer social housing.

Using results from pilot projects in six countries, RESHAPE aims to help housing managers with

certification, to define strategies for retrofitting and to help them get these issues across to tenants,

apartment owners and housing cooperatives. The European Directive on the energy performance

of buildings and its focus on energy consumption in dwellings is expected to have a big impact on social

housing management and the way managers communicate.

Results > Studies undertaken on energy quality and retrofitting scenarios in building stocks

in six countries.

> Results have confirmed the fact that low income households are highly affected

by energy bills as they constitute a large portion of income.

> A toolset for three geographic areas, which included tenants on the communication

process, developed to help housing cooperatives and homeowners understand

and make use of the energy certificates of their buildings.


COORDINATOR

Arjan Visser

Ecofys

Bulgaria

+39-929631402

[email protected]

www.reshape-social-housing.eu/

PARTNERS

3E NV, Belgium

Vlaamse Maatschappij voor Sociaal Wonen,

Belgium

(formerly VHM)

Black Sea regional Energy Centre, Bulgaria

Bulgarian Housing Association, Bulgaria

Stredisko pro Efektivni Vyuzivani Energie,

Czech Republic

Estonian Union of Housing Co-operative

Associations, Estonia

Woningstichting Etten-Leur, the Netherlands

Adigsa, empresa pública, Spain

Reshaping your home


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

Catherine Charlot-Valdieu

SUDEN

France

+ 33 4 93 40 29 30 and + 33 6 27 20 34 96

[email protected]

www.suden.org/Factor4/index.php

PARTNERS

Cenergia, Denmark

KAB, Denmark

Crdd La Calade, France

HTC, France

Moulins Habitat, France

USH, France

Volkswohnung, Germany

Ricerca & Progetto, Italy

Soc. Coop ABITA, Italy

Ass. of Local Development Promotors, Romania

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Programme of actions towards Factor 4 in existing social housings in EuropeFACTOR 4

Duration: 1/2006–12/2008

ObjectiveThis project aims to produce a cost model for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from social housing

by a factor of four by 2050. The project draws inspiration from the sustainable development world

strategy established in 2002. The focus is on managing social buildings and producing recommendations

which target all actors. Renewable energy use will also be incorporated into this long-term vision.

Results > A life cycle energy costing model is being developed for both social housing owners

and local authorities, allowing them to manage their stock while factoring in energy

savings, return on investment, rental charges and energy risks (such as price increases).

> The model will be adapted for four countries.

> Recommendations on energy savings in social housing are elaborated for building owners,

local authorities, public administration and banks.

> Further activities include the testing of the models with existing buildings.


4 times less




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Energy Performance Integration in Social Housing – a strategic approach for portfolio managementEPI-SoHo

Duration: 1/2006–12/2008

ObjectiveOne aim of this project is to develop a flexible implementation technique for cost effective, large-scale

energy performance assessments in social housing existing stock.

Another is to embed energy assessment data in policy processes such as social housing management

and improve collaboration between local authorities, social housing associations and the private sector

on sustainable issues.

Results > A state-of-the-art survey has been conducted on national policy contexts and on the

status of energy performance assessments in the social housing sector in four countries.

> Project partners are currently testing and evaluating the EPI-Soho management and

assessment approaches by developing pilot projects (involving more than 8 000 dwellings

assessments) in four different Member States.

> The main drivers for change identified are corporate social responsibility of the social

sousing sector, increasing energy costs, regulation and political demands.

> A common methodology to establish agreements between local authorities and social

housing associations on sustainable energy savings programs has been developed.


COORDINATOR

F. Lemmens

WonenBreburg

the Netherlands

+31 13 539 99 11

[email protected]

www.epi-soho.eu/

PARTNERS

SBI-Danish Building Research Institute, Denmark


France

Logement et Gestion Immobilière

pour la Région Parisienne, France

Société Immobilière des Chemins de Fer, France

bauverein AG Darmstadt, Germany

Institut Wohnen und Umwelt GmbH, Germany

AGIRE – Agenzia Veneziana per l’Energia, Italy

Azienda Territoriale per l’Edilizia Residenziale

della provincia di Venezia, Italy

City of Tilburg,the Netherlands

Tilburgse Woonstichting, the Netherlands

TBV-Wonen, the Netherlands

Embedding energy


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

Pierre Nolay

Alphéeis

France

+33 492 906 555

[email protected]

www.fuel-poverty.org

PARTNERS

Ecoserveis, Spain

NEA, United Kingdom

Punti Energia, Italy

CLER, France

ADEME, France

CUNIC, Belgium

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European fuel Poverty and Energy EfficiencyEPEE

Duration: 12/2006–11/2009

Objective‘Fuel poverty’ is a problem which can be tackled alongside gas emissions by retrofitting old buildings.

This project focuses on low-income tenants who are victims of fuel poverty because they cannot

afford to make improvements. Unless all actors get involved, both energy consumption in the home

and greenhouse gas emissions will continue to rise, aggravating fuel poverty further still. Though the

phenomenon is not clearly defined across Europe, there is evidence of common trends such as unpaid

energy bills, disease and self-disconnecting. The underlying goal is to identify the best and most

appropriate mechanisms for each national context and to make fuel poverty a priority within national

and European energy policies.

Results > A European workshop organised to discuss definition of ‘fuel poverty.’ One of few

existing definitions (from the United Kingdom) works on the principle that households

which spend more than 10% of income on heating are fuel ‘poor,’ though this definition

does not cover households that cannot afford any heating at all.

> Sixteen workshops in five countries have taken place with the aim of finding solutions

for fuel poverty. Options include: limiting impact of energy price rises; improving housing

stock; and increasing household revenues.

> While causes (increased prices, poor housing stock) and consequences (indebtedness,

impact on health) of fuel poverty are similar across Europe, the approach of public

authorities to the problem varies. For this reason, there is a lack of quantitative data.

> Existing national policies for addressing fuel poverty have been analysed with a view

to spreading best practice.


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TACKling OBSTacles in social housingTACKOBST

Duration: 1/2007–12/2008

ObjectiveBetter energy performance in social housing can only be achieved through progressive retrofitting of

existing buildings. Despite new social housing legislation in several European countries and innovative

professional practices among social housing operators, obstacles to efficient energy management

remain. The project is led by a consortium of professional associations of social housing operators from

four countries, which together are developing proposals designed to help key stakeholders overcome

these obstacles.

Results > Teaching guide written for housing companies with details of case studies

and advice on improving energy efficiency, often at low cost.

> Creation of a model agreement between tenant associations and housing companies

on how the costs of refurbishment should be shared.

> Book of recommendations for public authorities, tenant associations and architects.

Suggestions include a change in the law in some Member States so the cost

of refurbishment may be offset by rent increases (tenants will not pay more

as they will benefit from energy savings).

> A report completed on obstacles to energy efficiency policies in social housing

in four countries.


COORDINATOR

Julie Savary

DELPHIS

France

+33 1 56 08 54 27

[email protected]

www.tackobst.eu/

PARTNERS

Bulgarian Housing Association, Bulgaria

Habitat et Territoires Conseil, France

Union Sociale pour l’Habitat, France

DEGEWO, Germany

GBG Mannheim, Germany

GdW, Germany

Federcasa, Italy

Jumping the remaining hurdles


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

Georg Wagener-Lohse

CEBra – Centre for Energy Technology

Brandenburg GmbH

Germany

+49 173 53 53 105

[email protected]

www.join-inofin.eu

PARTNERS


Enviros, Czech Republic

Energy consulting Network, Denmark

Ekodoma, Latvia

Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands,

the Netherlands

National Polish Energy Agency, Poland

Energy Centre Bratislava, Slovakia

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Innovative Financing of social housing refurbishment in enlarged EuropeINOFIN

Duration: 1/2006–12/2008

ObjectiveThis project looks to design financing schemes for refurbishments which are tailored to each country’s

needs and which involve both new technologies and new building materials. It is exploring potential

links between cross-border initiatives and international finance institutions, helping put together grants,

loans, third party financing, and investment funds with the aim of stimulating energy efficiency and use

of renewable energy sources. Showcase projects are helping develop local and regional expertise.

Results > Country surveys on social housing carried out and published for eight countries.

Results show large differences in social housing between western European countries

and new Member States, complicating refurbishment projects.

> As new Member States have become countries of homeowners, the setting up

of homeowner associations has been recommended.

> Report published on new financing schemes. Better access to private sector financing

is needed as government budgets for refurbishment are not sufficient.

> Knowledge transfer guide on finance schemes will be published for use in training

courses.

> Best practice and building examples are provided on the project website for several

countries, including a cross-country survey.

Budget: €1 100 880 EU (contribution: 50%)

Financing refurbishment




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Energy exploitation and performance Contracting for Low Income and Social Housing ECOLISH

Duration: 12/2006–12/2009

ObjectiveThere are a number of barriers to promoting energy efficiency in low-income, social housing. These

buildings typically use high levels of energy due to poor insulation, poor heating installation efficiency

and a lack of financial resources on the part of owners and housing corporations. To help overcome these

barriers, this project will organise and evaluate pilot projects using Energy Performance Contracting and

Energy Exploitation in four European countries.

Results > Template and guidelines for Energy Performance Contracting and Energy Exploitation

models.

> Detailed implementation plan for the target groups in the EU, including municipalities,

housing corporations, real estate developers and utilities.

> Follow-up pilot projects in a number of European cities and municipalities.

> Improved indoor environment and health for occupants in combination with low energy costs.


COORDINATOR

Peter Op ‘t Veld

Cauberg-Huygen Raadgevende Ingenieurs bv

the Netherlands

+33 43 3467878

[email protected]

www.ecolish.com

PARTNERS

Federation of European Heating

and Air-Conditioning Associations (REHVA),

Belgium

Pécsvárad Council, Hungary

University of Pecs (PTE), Hungary

Climate Alliance, Germany

National and Kapodestrian University

of Athens (NKUA), Greece

Pieriki Anaptyxiaki, Greece

TECHEM Hellas, Greece

Ogre Council, Latvia

Riga Technical University (RTU), Latvia

ESSENT, the Netherlands

Heerlen Council, the Netherlands

Warmer homes, cheaper heating

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Implement the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in ActionIMPLEMENT

Duration: 1/2007–12/2009

ObjectiveIf individuals, owner associations and housing associations are unaware of how they can implement

energy saving measures then the full impact of building energy certificates may be lost. IMPLEMENT

makes use of networks of professionals and information campaigns (on financing mechanisms, turnkey

solutions and sources of advice). The campaigns are targeted at homeowners and housing associations.

The project will demonstrate the measures which need to be implemented to make certification effective

and will show other countries how to best proceed in informing the citizens of Europe about the energy

consumption in their buildings.

Results > Information campaigns have kicked off in seven countries and have already

resulted in energy savings.

> In the Netherlands, a campaign ongoing in 16 cities in Groningen province,

targets both private and socially owned buildings.

> Under the brand name Energy Club, Hungary’s awareness-raising campaign

is targeting owners of traditionally constructed flats.

> In Denmark, private house owners have been given an ‘integrated’ offer including

both installation and building options.

> In the Czech Republic, 20 case study buildings in Prague and Zlin have been chosen

for energy audits, which will result in case studies showing potential savings.

> Berlin’s multi-family dwellings have been targeted with a retrofit campaign.

> In Italy, 1 000 households in Catania will benefit from technical and financial support.

> In Estonia, the campaign is targeting buildings built before 1990, many to Soviet standards.

> Across Europe, other countries will be able to learn from the outcomes

of these campaigns which will be communicated to a wider audience.

Budget: €1 140 366 (EU contribution: 50 %)

COORDINATOR

Emiel Adema

Provincie Groningen

The Netherlands

+31 50 316 4997

[email protected]

www.epbdinaction.eu

PARTNERS

EnergiMidt A/S, Denmark

ENVIROS s.r.o., Czech Republic

SA KredEx, Estonia

Berliner Energie Agentur, Germany

Initiative Wohnungswirtschaft Osteuropa e.V.,

Germany

Energy Club Environmental Association, Hungary

Etna Ambiente s.r.l., Italy

Ecofys Netherlands BV, the Netherlands

Communication is the name of the game



Energy efficiency

COORDINATOR

Frank Zegers

Ecofys Netherlands BV

The Netherlands

+31 30 2808 313

[email protected]

www.e-impact.org

PARTNERS

Belgium Building Research Institute (BBRI),

Belgium

3E N.V., Belgium

Danish Building Research Institute (SBi),

Denmark

Tribu-energie, France

Deutsche Energie Agentur GmbH (DENA),

Germany


Ecofys S.L., Spain

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Improving energy Performance Assessment and Certification Schemes by Tests IMPACT

Duration: 1/2005–2/2007

ObjectiveBuilding certification programmes can be more effectively put in place by overcoming barriers such as

a lack of information and a lack of expertise, notably auditing skills. To overcome such hurdles and to

make a real impact on energy consumption in buildings, every step along the certification process needs

to be addressed. IMPACT set about conducting pilot tests in different countries in order to identify best

practice, share experiences and produce recommendations for improvements to building certification

schemes. These experiences were publicly aired in national and regional workshops and shared with the

governmental institutions creating the building certification schemes in every country of the European

Union.

Results > The pros and cons of pilot certification schemes were studied in six countries.

To name just a few of the activities and results, a prototype certificate was tested

in Germany, new labelling schemes for flats were proposed in Denmark and, in Spain,

recommendations led to a decision by the Catalan authorities to develop simpler

procedures.

> Guidelines for good practice in energy performance certification of existing buildings

are available. A brochure can be downloaded in 11 languages, covering essential steps

for certification and acting as a reference for those countries which are still in the process

of introducing certification schemes.

> Widespread dissemination and public consultation took place, with over 19 000

newsletters being sent out and 90 workshops held involving almost 4 000 participants.


Making the difference




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Securing the Take-off of Building Energy Certification: improving market attractiveness through building owner involvement STABLE

Duration: 1/2005–6/2007

ObjectiveEnergy certification boosts the attractiveness of the building market and creates a sustainable future for

buildings and their occupants. STABLE grouped national energy agencies, building owners and market

professionals to identify customer quality requirements in the field of energy certification, develop

recommendations, promote the benefits of certification and organise campaigns and events targeting

experts and professionals.

Results > The market responded to a questionnaire on building certification and the outcomes

were communicated to regulators. Respondents said they are now more likely to pay

attention to energy aspects in negotiations with landlords.

> Events were held across Europe and opinions were used for feedback.

> Direct information on energy certification and related benefits was provided

to about 2 000 building owners, indirect information to more than 100 000.

> Around 2 000 building energy auditors and technical professionals received training.

> It is suggested that certification schemes should target existing buildings as a priority, whilst

effective enforcement needs accompanying incentives such as soft loans and tax credits.


COORDINATOR

Elina Laine

Motiva Oy

Finland

+358 42428111

[email protected]

stable.motiva.fi

PARTNERS


VITO, Belgium

Energy Efficiency Agency, Bulgaria

Centre for Renewable Energy Sources, Greece

Finnish Real Estate Federation, Finland


Swedish Energy Agency, Sweden

Swedish Property Federation, Sweden

A solid basis


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

Gerhard Bucar

Grazer Energieagentur Ges.m.b.H.

Austria

+43-316-811848-13

[email protected]

www.buildingdirective.org

PARTNERS

LandesEnergieVerein, Austria

Jyväskylän Teknologiakeskus Oy, Finland

Rhônalpénergie-Environnement, France


City of Dublin Energy Management Agency Ltd,

Ireland


Slovenia

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Pilot actions to develop a functioning market for energy performance certificatesBUDI

Duration: 1/2005–7/2007

ObjectiveBUDI aimed to get energy performance certification of buildings on the move via a regional approach

which focused on two key building types: apartment blocks and public buildings. The plan was to roll

out pilot actions, information campaigns, tools and advice, training sessions for independent experts,

accreditation schemes, as well as to develop regional information and competence centres.

Results > Training seminars were carried out in order to qualify certification experts; over 200 were

trained during the project, with more to follow. Early experience on training schemes was

shared with the national training bodies across Europe.

> Workshops were held for representatives of housing companies and public authorities –

about 500 of them were proactively involved.

> Over 300 first draft energy performance certificates were issued for buildings

in order to examine market response.

> Dedicated advice sessions were given to housing companies.

> Almost 800 information packages were distributed, including posters, flyers and newsletters.

> The participating organisations developed into regional competence centres for assisting

building certification with the support of local knowledge.

> Valuable lessons learned are publicly available via the website.


A building check-up




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Energy Performance Assessment for existing Non-Residential buildingsEPA-NR

Duration: 1/2005–6/2007

ObjectiveGiven Europe’s diversity, implementing new European legislation requires flexible tools. The EPA-NR

consortium set out to produce and test one such modular tool for existing non-residential buildings,

with a view to streamlining implementation of the Directive on the energy performance of buildings.

The key target groups were policymakers and the energy consultants who would use the software

tool. The software is compatible with the standards on energy performance calculations for buildings,

prepared by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) which draws up voluntary technical

specifications to help achieve the Single Market in Europe.

Results > Energy calculation software is available, as well as an inspection protocol and a checklist for an

intake interview, together forming an overall approach to the building certification process.

> The method was successfully applied to 26 non-residential buildings covering

a wide range of building types situated in diverse climates across Europe,

with at least three pilot applications in each participating country.

> The reliability and accuracy of the software has been demonstrated based

on internationally recognised comparisons.

> Application strategies for putting the software into practice were presented.

> National feedback committees and workshops were set up, with many countries

participated as observers. 15 national authorities participated with observer country status.

> EPA-NR demonstrated that this is an effective and reliable approach for establishing

the energy performance of non-residential buildings.


COORDINATOR

Bart Poel

Builddesk Benelux BV

The Netherlands

+31 26 353 72 72

[email protected]

www.epa-nr.org

PARTNERS

Österreichisches Forschungs- und Prüfzentrum

Arsenal Ges.m.b.H.

(arsenal), Austria

Österreichisches Ökologie-Institut (ÖÖI), Austria

Danish Building Research Institute (SBi),

Denmark


der angewandten Forschung

e.V. (Fraunhofer-IBP), Germany

Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment

(CSTB), France

National Observatory of Athens (NOA), Greece

National Agency for New Technology,

Energy and the Environment

(ENEA), Italy

National Organisation for Applied Scientific

Research (TNO), the Netherlands

Tools of the trade


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

Robert Cohen

Energy for Sustainable Development Ltd

United Kingdom

+44 1225 812102

[email protected]

www.eplabel.org

PARTNERS


Esbensen Consulting Engineers A/S, Denmark

Motiva Oy, Finland


France

Energiereferat Stadt Frankfurt am Main,

Germany


National University of Ireland Dublin, Ireland

DHV Building and Industry, the Netherlands


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A programme to deliver energy certificates based on measured energy consumption for display in public buildings across Europe within a harmonising framework EPLabel

Duration: 1/2005-2/2007

ObjectiveA project team from 10 different countries set itself the task of addressing the public display of municipal

buildings under new legislation. This requires public buildings of over 1 000 m² to clearly display an

energy performance certificate. The consortium assisted the Europe wide implementation of this part of

legislation by significantly raising awareness amongst the national regulatory bodies on the potential

of certification based on the analysis of measured consumption data. Although harmonisation was the

underlying goal, a certain degree of flexibility was maintained to reflect cultural diversity.

Results > EPLabel Spreadsheet and EPLabel Online (http://online.eplabel.org/) tools have been

developed for accurately demonstrating how energy certificates based on operational

ratings can be produced. These tools are fully functional in each of the eight languages

of the 10 partner countries.

> Crucial progress has been made towards harmonising the approach to operational rating

assessments and developing energy benchmarks for public buildings.

> The software was demonstrated to regulatory bodies through national and international

events around Europe, including a webcast during the European Union Sustainable

Energy Week 2007.

> The project contributed to the development of the standards prepared by the European

Committee for Standardization (CEN) which draws up voluntary technical specifications

to help achieve the Single Market in Europe.

> The software is fully compliant with these CEN standards.


Rate your buildings




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Energy toolset for improving the energy performance of existing buildingsE-TOOL

Duration: 1/2005–12/2006

ObjectiveThe goal of E-TOOL was to collect energy consumption data and develop a simple and practical toolset

which could assist in the improvement of the energy performance of existing buildings. The toolset is

based on the actual energy consumption of a building, the ‘operational’ rating, as well as benchmarks

covering different building categories. The energy savings from recommended measures are calculated

and the improvement in energy performance of the building demonstrated by the tool, which has been

tested in different climates around Europe.

Results > A simple, practical toolset for the ‘operational’ rating of existing buildings was created.

> A handbook has been developed on typical energy-saving measures including cost

estimations for different building classifications.

> The project identified that, although national divergences exist, there is a common

set of energy performance measures for existing buildings which are commonly

found in most countries.

> Over 2 300 buildings in seven countries were tested for their energy performance,

resulting in increased knowledge on application of auditing tools and benchmarks

for performance in the participating countries.


COORDINATOR

Peter Vadstrup Jensen

Naturgas Midt-Nord I/S

Viborg

Denmark

+45 8727 8500

[email protected]

www.e-tool.org

PARTNERS

Energisparverband, Austria

Sofia Energy Center, Bulgaria

Sigma Consultants Ltd, Greece

Thessaloniki Metropolitan Development Agency,

Greece


Slovenia

Centro Nacional de Energías Renovables CENER,

Spain

Deuca Energia S.L., Spain

Turning to tools


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

Dionyssia Kolokotsa

Technological Educational Institute of Crete

Crete

Greece

+30 28210 23017

[email protected]

www.eebd.org/

PARTNERS

Institute for sustainable Technologies, Austria

Black Sea Regional Energy Centre, Bulgaria

Bulgarian Society of Heating Refrigerating

and Air-conditioning

Engineers, Bulgaria

European Federation of European Heating

and Air-conditioning

Associations (REHVA), Europe

Université de la Rochelle, France

BYTE S.A, Greece

Region of Crete-Regional Energy Agency

of Crete, Greece


AEE INTEC, Arbeitsgemeinsschaft ERNEUERBARE

ENERGIE, Austria

Building Research Establishment Ltd,

United Kingdom

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Electronic Energy Building DirectiveEEBD

Duration: 1/2005–8/2007

ObjectiveThe partners in the EEBD action aimed to produce a web-based vocational tool to help implement

the training requirements for the building certification market arising from new European legislation.

Project partners investigated the vocational training needs across the regions of the EU and developed

appropriate training material as well as an electronic platform. The resulting web-based tool was based

on thorough testing, involving virtual classrooms, to produce a robust product which could act as

a central source of training info for engineers.

Results > Large differences in knowledge levels and needs were identified across sectors of the

market. A detailed analysis of the market requirements was produced and disseminated.

> A fully functional vocational training tool in a multi-lingual format is available online.

This tool can assist training providers and is available in dual operational formats.

> Virtual classrooms with building professionals and owners were held in four countries,

attracting in some cases over 100 trainees.

> A training syllabus was set out covering themes such as energy performance certificates

and inspection of boilers and air conditioning systems.


Learning goes techno




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Sustainable energy systems in new buildings – market introduction of feasibility studies under the Directive on the energy performance of buildingsSENTRO

Duration: 11/2007–3/2009

ObjectiveFor all new buildings over 1 000 m2, all Member States of the European Union must ensure that the

technical, economical and environmental feasibility of alternative energy systems has been taken into

account before the start of construction. SENTRO will see just how well they are doing! Additionally, the

seven countries taking part in the project will produce an inventory of building practices, highlighting

possible barriers to alternative systems in new buildings. The goal is to develop a tool for assessing

system options and to make this process a key part of all building development planning. Target groups

– both the developers and those putting in place the building regulations – are kept informed through

courses and conferences.

Results > Report published on the status of the feasibility study within the revised building codes

of all EU-27 Member States. Best practice examples for embedding feasibility studies

in the planning and design process will follow.

> Report published on the barriers and possible solutions to the use of alternative energy

systems. Results are available online.

> Divergent patterns can be found across the EU Barriers were technical, financial

and organisational. Recommendations for policymakers will follow.

> The intermediate results are being presented at two conferences in 2008

and there is strong interaction and dialogue with national regulators.


COORDINATOR

Suzanne Joosen

Ecofys Netherlands BV, the Netherlands

+31 (30) 2808357

[email protected]

www.sentro.eu

PARTNERS

Danish Building Research Institute, Denmark

Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maîtrise

de l’Energie (ADEME), France

Lithuania Energy Institute, Lithuania


Ecofys Polska Sp. z o.o., Poland


Slovenia

SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden,

Sweden

Turn on to alternative energy


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

Jérôme Adnot

Armines – Ecole des Mines de Paris

France

+33 1 40 51 91 74

[email protected]

www.energyagency.at/projekte/auditac.htm

PARTNERS


Université de Liège, Belgium

EUROVENT, Europe

Politecnico di Torino, Italy

University of Porto, Portugal

University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Association of Building Engineers,

United Kingdom

Building Research Establishment,

United Kingdom

University of Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Field benchmarking and market development for audit methods in Air Conditioning AuditAC

Duration: 1/2005–12/2006

ObjectiveUnder new EU legislation, governments are obliged to adopt inspection schemes for air conditioning

systems over a certain cooling output. AuditAC investigated and promoted auditing procedures as a

fundamental way of achieving real savings, in both CO2 and energy, in air conditioning systems. Part of

the work was to produce tools that would help expert auditors, inspectors and energy managers identify

the energy saving opportunities and avoid unnecessary waste. The ultimate goal was to get the market

to accept the proposed procedures.

Results > ‘Easily understandable’ technical guides allow identification of cooling systems and recognition

of the requirements under the new legislation.

> A tried and tested training package of 150 slides for expert auditors and inspectors is available.

> A database and software allows users to identify actual case studies that best match their

own situation.

> An exhaustive list of Energy Conservation Opportunities for auditors and inspectors gives

guidance and a spreadsheet calculator demonstrates potential savings.

> The ‘Eurovent-Certification’ database lists performance values for existing AC conditioners.

> Feedback was generated by a series of workshops conducted with manufacturers,

installers and operators around Europe and full-scale market field trials have now been

launched under the HarmonAC project.


Tracking down energy savings




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Applying the EPBD to improve the energy performance requirements to existing buildings ENPER-EXIST

Duration: 1/2005–6/2007

ObjectiveBetter energy efficiency in buildings means looking at both existing buildings and future constructions.

By improving our knowledge of existing buildings we can put together a roadmap for better energy

performance. This was the goal of ENPER-EXIST, which established a snapshot of current building stock

and assessed which building standards might be applied, what alternative solutions are available, and

what would be the impact of the new certification schemes on the market, human capital and national

administrations.

Results > Guidelines on application of standards prepared by the European Committee

for Standardisation (CEN) which draws up voluntary technical specifications

to help achieve the Single Market in Europe.

> Interaction with the CEN Working Groups preparing these standards in order to enhance

their applicability to existing buildings.

> Dialogue with the national authorities in charge of setting up certification schemes

in each country.

> Report on Member State experiences in applying certification to existing buildings,

leading to a proposal for maximising its impact.

> Statistical data on the current energy performance and possible future savings in Europe’s

existing building stock.

> Roadmap to long-term regulatory and voluntary actions adapted to existing buildings.

> Extensive workshops and widespread dissemination of newsletters.


COORDINATOR

Jean-Christophe Visier

Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment

France

+33 1 64 68 82 94

[email protected]

www.enper-exist.com

PARTNERS


Danish Building Research Institute, Denmark

Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics,

Germany


EBM-consult, the Netherlands

Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific

Research, the Netherlands

Energy for Sustainable Development Ltd,

United Kingdom

The energy road trip


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

H.A.L. (Dick) van Dijk

TNO Built Environment and Geosciences

The Netherlands

+31 15 276 3506

[email protected]

www.iee-cense.eu

PARTNERS

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

(Technical University of Denmark), Denmark

LVI-talotekniikkateollisuus ry (Finnish

Association of Mechanical Building

Services Industries), Finland


France


der angewandten Forschung e.V., Germany

EDILCLIMA S.r.l., Italy

Stichting Instituut voor Studie en Stimulering

van Onderzoek op het gebied van

gebouwinstallaties (Dutch Building Services

Research Institute), the Netherlands


United Kingdom

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Leading the CEN Standards on Energy performance of buildings to practice CENSE

Duration: 10/2007–3/2010

ObjectiveThe European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) contributes to the objectives of the European Union

and European Economic Area with voluntary technical standards which promote free trade, the safety

of workers and consumers, interoperability of networks, environmental protection, exploitation of

research and development programmes, and public procurement. Under mandate from the European

Commission, CEN has produced a set of standards in support of the introduction of the energy

performance of buildings directive of the European Parliament and the Council. The CENSE project aims

to improve the knowledge across the Member States on the role, content and status of these standards

and provide guidance on their implementation. Feedback will be collected for the fine tuning of the

standards and recommendations will be drafted and put forward.

Results > A snapshot has been prepared, in early 2008, of the utilisation of the CEN standards

in national building regulations across Europe.

> Guidance documents on the standards and regulations/methodologies in Member States

are to be published on the website.

> A report on common trends, barriers, possible solutions and good practice examples

on the use of the standards will be published.

> Recommendations will be made for further harmonisation to the Member States

and European Commission.


Setting the standardThe energy

road trip




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Assessment and Improvement of the EPBD Impact (for new buildings and building renovation)ASIEPI

Duration: 10/2007–3/2010

ObjectiveThe ASIEPI project addresses issues such as compliance with European legislation on the energy

performance of buildings, the inter-comparison of building energy performance across Europe, plus

specific topics such as thermal bridges, summer comfort, ventilation and the use of innovation in

buildings. It aims to provide support to both Member States and the European Commission, providing

solutions as the project unfolds. Given that many of the project participants are directly involved in

the preparation of revised building codes in their own country, the project is expected to have a direct

impact from its outset.

Results > Report written on innovative systems and the different ways they can be assessed

within the framework of the Directive on the energy performance of buildings.

> Report completed on air tightness of buildings and the way the issue is covered

under different national regulations.

> Report produced on thermal bridges and the differing approaches in the building codes

of the Member States.

> Workshop co-organised with the BuildingAdvent team on ventilation and related

industries, which attracted around 90 professionals from industry and research,

as well as representatives from energy agencies.


COORDINATOR

Peter Wouters, Dirk van Orshoven, Nicolas Heijmans


Mat Santamouris, Marianna Papaglastra


on behalf of International Network for Information on Ventilation and Energy Performance – INIVE, Belgium

+32 2 655 77 87

[email protected]

www.asiepi.eu

PARTNERS

Belgian Building Research Institute, Belgium (*)

ENVIROS, Czech Republic

Statens Byggeforskningsinstitut, Denmark

Federation of European Heating and Air-conditioning Associations, Europe

Centre d’Études Techniques de l’Équipement de Lyon, France

Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland

Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment, France (*)

Energie- und Umweltzentrum am Deister e.V., Germany

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V., Germany (*)

University of Athens, Greece (*)

Ente Nazionale per le Nuove Technologie, l’ Energia e l’ Ambiente, Italy

Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek, the Netherlands (*)

Stiftelsen for INdustriell og TEknisk Forskning ved Norges Tekniske Høgskole, Norway (*)

Narodowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii S.A., Poland

Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Asociaciónde Investigación y Cooperación Industrial de Andalucia, Spain

(*) as member of INIVE

Making an impact


Energy efficiency


COORDINATOR

Tobias Loga

Institut Wohnen und Umwelt GmbH

+49 6151/2904-53

[email protected]

env.meteo.noa.gr/datamine/

PARTNERS

Österreichische Energieagentur – Austrian

Energy Agency, Austria

Vito nv Energietechnologie, Belgium

Sofia Energy Agency, Bulgaria

National Observatory of Athens, Greece

Energy Action Ltd, Ireland

Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Builddesk Benelux BV, the Netherlands

Narodowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii S.A.,

Poland


Slovenia

Ecofys S.L., Spain


United Kingdom

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Collecting data from energy certification to monitor performance indicators for new and existing buildingsDATAMINE

Duration: 1/2006–12/2008

ObjectiveThis project has been driven by the need for concrete data on potential energy savings and CO2 reductions

in the European building stock. Data will in turn help develop tailored, cost-efficient complementary

measures to energy performance legislation, such as soft loans and tax incentives. DATAMINE aims to

construct a knowledge base using the information on the energy performance certificates issued when

buildings are constructed, sold or rented. The test data comes from buildings in 12 different countries

and full allowance is made for the Europe-wide differences in certification schemes, since each country

has a scheme tailored to its specific needs, building stock and climate.

Results > Test projects have been carried out on large samples of buildings in 12 countries,

each with individual monitoring targets. This gives a clearer insight into the current state

of refurbishment of the buildings in each country.

> Data from around 18 000 buildings have until now been collected in the common

DATAMINE format.

> Cross-country analysis of the collected data is now underway and the project

will lead to an evaluation of monitoring systems in each country.

> Dialogue is maintained with the national bodies implementing certification

schemes across Europe.


Digging deep for data

Energy efficiency

Projectreport


Find out more about energy-efficient cooling systems

We don’t have to heat up the planet to keep cool – download the EACI’s video

on sustainable cooling from http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/library/videos_en.htm

to find out more about energy-efficient cooling systems for buildings.

The video highlights projects in the EU using more sustainable methods of keeping buildings cool.

It is available in six languages at http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/library/videos_en.htm

IEE News AlertKeep in touch with the latest news by subscribing

to the Intelligent Energy-Europe News Alert at

http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/whatsnew/subscription_en.htm

All you need to know about the programme delivered

once a month, by e-mail.

Energy efficiency


2008 call for proposals: over 300 applications received

The EACI received over 300 applications in response to 2008’s call

for proposals for the Intelligent Energy-Europe programme.

€45 million is available to fund projects across Europe and

up to 75% of the project costs can be financed by the IEE.

A new call for proposals will be published in early 2009.

Funding will be open to any public or private organisation

from the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Croatia.

Find out more on the IEE website

http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy

Energy efficiency

Projectreport


Find out more about the projects run by the EACI under

the Intelligent Energy-Europe programme at

http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy

The site provides guidance on how to implement IEE funded projects

http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/implementation/index_en.htm

Intelligent Energy-Europe online


The beauty of efficiencyBuildings consume more energy than any other sector of our economy. They account for around 40%

of the energy we consume. Making the buildings we live and work in more energy efficient will bring

energy and costs savings, reduce our impact on the environment, and improve living and working

conditions. The Intelligent Energy-Europe programme supports a range of projects across the EU

designed to reduce the amount of energy old and new buildings consume. This brochure showcases

some of these innovative initiatives.

EA-80-08-322-EN

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e x e c u t i v e a g e n c y

f o r c o m p e t i t i v e n e s s & i n n o v a t i o n EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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