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Digital Decision Tools to Accelerate Residential Building Energy Renovations

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Imagine trying to renovate an old house but feeling stuck because you don't know the real costs or which upgrades actually work. This project creates digital guides that act like a GPS for home improvements, showing exactly how to save energy and money. It even helps neighbors in apartment buildings agree on a plan so they can start work together.

By the numbers
10,000
households for piloting
3
innovative digital tools
5
countries involved
The business problem

What needed solving

Homeowners often avoid deep renovations due to a lack of clear cost-benefit data and the complexity of reaching agreements in co-owned buildings.

The solution

What was built

Three digital tools combining building simulations, behavior modeling, and consensus-building features for renovation planning.

Audience

Who needs this

Energy efficiency consultantsResidential property managersMunicipal housing authoritiesGreen finance providers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

PropTech
SME
Target: Residential energy consultancy

If you are a consultancy dealing with low customer conversion rates for energy audits — this project developed 3 digital tools that use a sales funnel design to guide users from awareness to action. This helps homeowners move from curiosity to signing a renovation contract.

Real Estate
mid-size
Target: Property management firm

If you are a manager dealing with the difficulty of getting multi-family co-owners to agree on upgrades — this project developed consensus-building features. These tools help owners reach agreements on technical and economic renovation plans.

Energy
any
Target: Energy community operator

If you are an operator dealing with energy poverty in vulnerable neighborhoods — this project developed tailored renovation pathways. These ensure households improve efficiency and mobility without losing affordability.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for these tools?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost information is provided.

At what scale will the tools be tested?

The tools will be piloted in over 10,000 households across Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, there are no details regarding IP or licensing agreements.

How does the tool integrate with existing building data?

The tools combine advanced building simulations and behavior modeling to provide tailored renovation plans.

What is the timeline for the project results?

The project runs from 2025-10-01 to 2029-09-30.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 12 partners with a 25% industry ratio (3 industrial partners). The presence of 5 SMEs suggests a strong focus on agile development and market entry, while the leadership by Forschungszentrum Jülich provides the necessary research depth in building simulation.

How to reach the team

Contact Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH for technical specifications on the simulation tools.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find a partner for the 10,000-household pilot phase.