To foster deep energy renovation an encompassing and integrated strategy must be adopted following these key principles:
- Energy efficiency first
- Decarbonisation of heating and cooling via electrification
- Integration of renewables
- Sector integration and demand side flexibility
- Life-cycle thinking and circularity
- Increased safety standards, e.g. electrical
- High health and environmental standards
- Affordability and alleviation of energy poverty
Renovation is not only about reducing energy bills and cutting down emissions. It can open up numerous possibilities and generate far-reaching social, environmental and economic benefits. Through renovation, buildings can be made healthier, safer, greener, smart, sustainable and circular, interconnected within a neighbourhood district, more accessible, resilient to extreme natural events, and support the roll out of e-mobility, among others.