Accelerating Building Renovations: Highlights from One Click Reno’s Third General Assembly in Dublin
The building sector is a major contributor to energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in the EU, making it a key area for achieving climate goals and reducing environmental impact.
To tackle these challenges, the EU has implemented measures like the Fit for 55 package, aimed at cutting emissions by 55% by 2030 and reaching climate neutrality by 2050.
Central to this effort are directives like the EPBD, which promote energy efficiency and deep renovations, supported by tools such as Energy Performance Certificates and Building Renovation Passports (more information).
In this context, the One Click Reno (OCR) project was launched a year ago as an EU-funded initiative aimed at accelerating the transition to a zero-emission building stock. The project focuses on increasing the volume and depth of building renovations across the EU by showcasing the tangible benefits of deep renovations through Building Renovation Passports (BRPs).
Two weeks ago, the consortium gathered in Dublin for the project's third General Assembly, marking a milestone in its journey. Over two days, partners presented the work completed during the first year and collaborated in person to advance critical aspects of the future BRP through interactive working sessions.
Highlights from the General Assembly
The event began with a workshop led by ISSO, focusing on identifying the necessary information and its integration into BRPs. This session explored content requirements and data formats, resulting in ISSO populating the repository with skill sets related to all Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) proposed by the partners.
The next two sessions delved into the data inputs and outputs for the project tools:
Technische Universität Wien presented the first draft of the BRP’s data model, offering the consortium a detailed view of its potential structure.
EURAC facilitated a session where pilot partners collaborated on mapping available tools in their local building renovation markets. This exercise not only fostered knowledge sharing but also revealed synergies and common challenges across regions.
The fourth session, led by the Instituto Valenciano de la Edificación, shifted the focus to software development. Participants assessed the project's existing components, identified gaps, and developed a roadmap for creating the necessary digital ecosystems to support BRP software.
The assembly concluded with two additional sessions:
Certimac revisited and updated the Standard Action Plan and Local Action Plan, incorporating insights from the co-creation workshop held earlier in Valencia.
The final session, led by Ideas for Change, addressed the communication strategies implemented in the project’s first year, with partners discussing next steps to amplify outreach and impact.
Looking Ahead
The next General Assembly will be held in Bologna in April 2025, where the consortium will share the outcomes of the upcoming co-creation workshops. This event will mark another significant step in shaping effective and scalable solutions to advance building renovation across the EU.
Through collective efforts, the One Click Reno project continues to pave the way toward a more sustainable, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient building sector, aligning with the EU’s ambitious climate objectives.
