Providing support for implementing EU building renovation policies in Hungary, Poland, and Romania, ensuring a socially just transition by prioritising worst-performing buildings and vulnerable households. 

Background 

Buildings are a major source of carbon emissions, and in Central and Eastern Europe, many buildings still have significant energy-saving potential. JustReno aligns with key EU policies such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), and the Social Climate Fund (SCF) regulation. These policies set binding renovation targets, require local heating and cooling plans, and emphasise energy efficiency measures for vulnerable households. In Hungary, Poland, and Romania, implementing these policies effectively is crucial for reducing emissions and tackling energy poverty. The project supports the implementation of key aspects of the Fit for 55 package at the local level to foster a socially just decarbonisation of the building sector. 

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 runs from 2025 – 2026

BPIE is the implementing organisation. Partner organisations include:

• Ae3R Ploiesti-Prahova
• MEHI Hungarian Energy Efficiency Institute
• ROENEF
• The Union of Employers – Manufacturers of Construction Materials

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.