Smarter buildings as part of the energy system for increased efficiency and flexibility – Societal Readiness Pilot
Funds projects that upgrade building management systems for smarter, grid-flexible buildings, piloted in at least three climate zones and building types.
This Societal Readiness Pilot from the European Commission funds projects that upgrade Building (Energy) Management Systems for smarter, grid-flexible buildings, piloted in at least three climate zones, building types and technical building systems. This topic explicitly targets the well-known performance gap in buildings, where actual energy use falls short of what a building was designed to achi…
The Commission wants solutions that upgrade existing Building (Energy) Management Systems so buildings cut energy demand, integrate renewables and add flexibility to the grid, while staying user-friendly and comfortable for occupants. It wants proposals demonstrated in at least three pilots that together cover three different climate zones, three building types and three technical building systems.
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