Across Europe, 34 million people are affected by energy poverty struggling to heat their homes in winter or cool them in summer. With 75% of the EU building stock still energy inefficient, the need for accessible renovation support has never been greater. One-stop shops are uniquely positioned to bridge this gap. This Learning Lab equips OSS practitioners with practical, replicable approaches to identify, reach and support energy-poor households from outreach strategies to financing mechanisms to tailored renovation roadmaps.
Session 1 on 24 March, 10:00-12:00 (CET): Understanding Energy Poverty and the OSS Opportunity. With inputs from:
- Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH), Kristina Eisfeld will provide an overview of energy poverty dimensions, the EU policy framework (EPBD, EED), and EPAH tools for local action.
- Barcelona City Council, Maria José Ruiz will present the Energy Advisory Points, a peer-to-peer worker model for identifying and supporting vulnerable households, including how it was set up, outreach strategies, and lessons learned.
Session 2 on 25 March, 10:00-12:00 (CET): Solution Approaches and Roadmaps for Vulnerable Households. With inputs from:
- Elektrėnai municipality (LT), Laura Rudzianskaite will share how their OSS submits subsidy applications on behalf of entire apartment buildings, including state-guaranteed loans and coordination with social services.
Contact: Ifrah Shaukat, i.shaukat@climatealliance.org
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