Register for this panel discussion to find out more about the energy performance and the smartness of buildings
Hosted by the EU-funded Horizon projects SMARTeeSTORY and BuildOn, and joined by REN+HOMES as a guest project, this session offers insights, exploring innovative approaches to align building energy performance with the EU’s decarbonisation objectives.
The Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) measures a building’s ability to use smart technologies. Beyond energy efficiency, smart technologies can also improve occupant health, well-being, and comfort. Despite the SRI’s early initiation, practical tools, best practices, and actionable insights from the building sector are needed to inform policymakers and unlock the investments needed to meet digitalisation targets. The revised 2024 EPBD, Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, underscores the critical role of digitalisation in enhancing the energy performance of existing buildings.
SMARTeeSTORY, a pioneer in applying the SRI in real-world scenarios of historical buildings, and BuildOn, focusing on cost-effective automation solutions, will showcase best practices, technological advancements, and policy integration strategies. REN+HOMES will contribute to the discussion by highlighting its methodologies and recommendations for positive energy buildings. The session emphasises how digital solutions and user engagement can improve energy performance across diverse building types, in line with the EU’s goals set out in the EPBD.
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Speakers
Moderator: Matteo Porta – RINA, Energy Transition Team Leader (SMARTeeSTORY)
Anna Figueroa López – TECNALIA, Architect, PhD in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Engineering and Architecture (SMARTeeSTORY)
TBC – TU Delft (SMARTeeSTORY)
Kristian Mancinone – ICONS, Senior Officer Social Innovation (BuildOn)
Dimitrios Rovas – University College London, Professor in Building Simulation and Optimisation (BuildOn)
Margherita Fabbri – RINA-C, Research & Innovation Project Manager (REN+HOMES)
Meritxell Barroso – Evowall, Director of eco-innovation and sustainability (REN+HOMES)
Who should attend?
The session targets policymakers, building professionals, technology providers, researchers, and investors interested in leveraging digital solutions to enhance building energy performance in line with the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
This event is part of EUSEW 2025 – Sustainable Energy Days. Find out more about the European Sustainable Energy Week.
Cover photo by Wengang Zhai on Unsplash