RENOINVEST Newsletter – August 2025
The 5th RENOINVEST Newsletter is now available
This new edition brings together expert insights, national events, and roundtable highlights from Austria, Slovenia, and Hungary—showcasing both the challenges and opportunities in accelerating sustainable building renovation.
In this edition:
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Austria’s renovation challenge – why the 1.5% renovation rate must nearly double to meet EPBD targets, with 1.85 million homes at risk of being left behind.
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Slovenia’s Joint National Roundtable – key outcomes from stakeholders calling for simpler tenders, more flexible financing, and a stronger state role as “anchor investor.”
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Austria’s Financial Working Group – proposals for the National Action Plan, including a revived Housing Investment Bank, one-stop-shops, and streamlined permitting procedures.
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Hungary’s municipal perspective – lessons from the 4th National Roundtable, showing how even small villages can lead climate action through community energy models and innovative financing.
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Upcoming EU events – September webinars on simplifying building renovations and scaling up citizen-led approaches.
Why this matters
Renovating Europe’s buildings is essential to achieving climate neutrality, reducing emissions, and cutting energy costs. RENOINVEST demonstrates how financing, policy, and collaboration can work together to make these goals a reality. Local governments and national actors alike benefit from shared knowledge, new tools, and practical recommendations.
