Renoinvest

We are thrilled to announce that the second edition of the RENOINVEST Project newsletter is now available! This newsletter is your essential resource for staying updated on our journey to drive energy efficiency investments and foster sustainable building renovations across Austria, Hungary, and Slovenia.

The 1st National Renoinvest Roundtable covering first project year and both private and public sector, took place on 24 October 2024 at the premises of GZS in Ljubljana, Slovenia . The roundtable brought together key stakeholders, including government representatives, financial experts, local authorities, housing associations, academics, and professionals from the construction and renovation sectors, to address sustainable building renovation challenges and solutions in Slovenia.

The number of housing construction permits in Austria has significantly declined in recent years. Even before the latest statistics were published, it was evident that the sector was facing serious challenges. In response, the Austrian Chancellor announced a large-scale housing construction and renovation program earlier this year. Wolfgang Amann, Managing Director of the Institute for Real Estate, Construction, and Housing (Institut für Immobilien, Bauen und Wohnen – IIBW), provided an interview analyzing the reasons behind the downturn, potential solutions, and the progress of the announced program.

The 1st National Renoinvest Roundtable was held on April 17, 2024, at Hotel Garni, Leibnitz, as part of the RENOINVEST project, aimed at advancing the decarbonization and renovation of Austria’s building stock. The event brought together 21 key stakeholders, including government representatives, financial experts, and professionals from the construction and renovation sectors, to discuss strategies for overcoming challenges in sustainable building renovations for both the public and private sectors.

On September 2024, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia hosted an event entitled "Green Transition in Construction - Low Carbon Construction and Sustainable Building Materials". The event, organised by the Chamber of Construction and Building Materials Industry (ZGIGM), attracted a wide range of experts from the construction industry, research and educational institutions, as well as representatives from the public sector. The event aimed to highlight the key challenges, opportunities and solutions related to the green transition in the construction sector and to encourage action to reduce the environmental impact.

Check out our latest newsletter to learn more about the objectives, activities, and key goals of the RENOINVEST Project, as well as the achievements of our partners.

The European Commission has welcomed the adoption of significant reforms to the electricity and gas markets, along with a new regulatory framework to boost hydrogen and decarbonized gases. These changes aim to accelerate the clean energy transition, enhance supply security, and protect consumers, drawing on lessons from the recent energy crisis. Key features include improved consumer contract options, support for renewable energy integration, and the creation of a hydrogen market, all contributing to Europe's energy and climate targets under the European Green Deal.

We are excited to share that Sabina Jordan from ZAG recently presented the Renoinvest project at the SMAFIN Expanded National Roundtable, organized by the Jožef Stefan Institute, Centre for Energy Efficiency (IJS CEU) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy (MOPE). This event brought together key stakeholders to foster dialogue on energy finance, aligning with EU directives and supporting the green transition.

In May, ÉMI Construction Quality Control Innovation Nonprofit Ltd. and Archenerg Cluster organized the first domestic roundtable of the international Renoinvest project, focusing on phased building renovations.

RENOINVEST Project Successfully Concludes its 1st International Roundtable on One-Stop-Shop. A press release for the event is available. This press release details key highlights and outcomes of the 1st RENOINVEST International Roundtable Meeting, offering comprehensive insights into the discussions, presentations, green financing, and the one-stop-shop approach. It provides valuable information for stakeholders interested in sustainable renovation and green financing initiatives.