Accelerating the renovation of Europe’s building stock while ensuring that the benefits of the transition reach households and communities most in need requires effective action at local level. Municipalities play a critical role in this process: they are closest to the building stock and local communities and are increasingly expected to connect building renovation with wider energy, housing and social objectives. 

A key starting point is knowing where the needs are. Identifying worst-performing buildings (WPBs) and understanding where they overlap with vulnerable households (VHHs) can help municipalities move from broad renovation targets towards more targeted interventions and identify priority areas where renovation can deliver both energy and social benefits. However, the availability, quality and interoperability of the data needed for this purpose remain important challenges. The first webinar therefore focuses on the identification of WPBs and VHHs, presenting the JustReno methodology and practical applications in different national and local contexts. 

Join us on 20 October online to learn about the JustReno methodological approach to identifying WPBs and understanding their overlap with vulnerable households, while showcasing how the approach can be applied in practice in Poland and Hungary.

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About the project

JustReno strengthens the capacity of policymakers and municipalities in Hungary, Poland, and Romania to implement EU building renovation policies. It helps to identify worst-performing buildings, supports financial planning for energy renovations, and promotes cooperation between local and national governance levels. Through knowledge-sharing events, workshops, and technical assistance, the project ensures that renovation efforts effectively reduce emissions while improving living conditions for vulnerable households. By linking building renovations with Social Climate Plans and local heating strategies, the project facilitates a fair and efficient transition to a low-carbon building sector.

This project is part of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI). EUKI is a project financing instrument by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN). The EUKI call for project ideas is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. It is the overarching goal of the EUKI to foster climate cooperation within the European Union (EU) in order to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.