ONE-STOP SHOP SOLUTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ENERGY RENOVATION: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES

Charikleia Karakosta, Alice Corovessi

DOI Number
https://doi.org/10.22190/FUEO240715010K
First page
163
Last page
174

Abstract


The Energy Union prioritizes energy efficiency to reduce pollution and reliance on imports. With 40% of Europe’s energy consumed by buildings, upgrading existing structures is crucial for a clean energy transition, necessitating standardized, One-Stop-Shops (OSSs) for homeowner guidance and financing. OSSs solutions for energy efficiency measures in buildings are comprehensive programs or services that aim to streamline and simplify the process of improving buildings energy performance. This paper aims at analyzing the concept of OSSs as a key mechanism supporting enhanced energy efficiency in residential, business, and public buildings. The paper focuses on the key benefits and associated barriers and challenges of OSSs operation, so as to provide recommendation for accelerating building renovations towards a clean energy transition. The study underscores the importance of recognizing OSSs or analogous structures as facilitators for various stakeholders, including citizens, SMEs, and public authorities, to undertake projects related to the clean energy transition.

Keywords

Clean Energy Transition, Sustainable Development, Decision Support, Energy Efficiency, Energy Renovation, One-Stop-Shops, Building Sector, Renovation Barriers

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