Energiesprong UK led the multi-national ‘Transition Zero’ bid for funds from Horizon 2020, the largest research and innovation programme of the European Commission. The bid was to scale up the success of Energiesprong internationally. In its assessment report, the Commission credited the Energiesprong bid for its radical aim to introduce a similar approach into the UK and France, while developing the Dutch implementation even further.
The grant is for up to €3.6 million for the next three years. It will be used to kick-start net-zero refurbishment markets in the UK and France, using the social housing sector as a catalyst.
This will be achieved by:
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Stimulating increased demand for net-zero energy refurbishment solutions. Improving the regulatory and financing conditions for such solutions.
Mobilising the construction sector to revolutionise its existing retrofit building processes through the development of stronger supply chain integration, product-focused collaboration and industry-led innovation.
In the UK, this process has already started and Energiesprong UK has taken the first steps in driving new approaches to net-zero refurbishments based on a commercial business model.
The EU grant is for three years. The money won’t be used to fund Energiesprong solutions themselves but will enable Energiesprong UK to significantly increase the capacity of its independent market development team so that solutions can be developed quickly within the current financial, planning and regulatory environment.
At the same time, Energiesprong UK is identifying opportunities where a smarter combination of policy, funding and regulation could pave the way for a mass scaling of net-zero refurbishments. Energiesprong is committed to bringing about a viable net-zero energy refurbishment market at scale, which will provide desirable, warm and affordable homes for life. This will be achieved through brokering an initial 5,000 volume deal in the UK and France. This will provide an excellent market opportunity for industry; if 5,000 refurbishments can be delivered on a commercial basis, this will set the scene for a much wider roll-out, including into the private owner-occupier sector.
Commenting on the grant funding, Programme Director,
Arno Schmickler, said:“Thanks to European funding, Energiesprong will open up a scalable net-zero energy refurbishment market for UK businesses. Creating desirable, warm and affordable homes provides a unique opportunity to transform homes and communities.
“I’m looking forward to working with the Energiesprong partners to challenge the ‘business as usual’ approach and I’m excited that a number of forward-thinking housing providers and industry leaders are already committed to making net-zero energy refurbishments a reality in the UK.”
For further information Email:
david.dean@
nef.org.uk
Or visit our website at
www.energiesprong.uk
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