The procuRE Policy Paper delivers targeted recommendations for reducing energy consumption and emissions in public buildings across Europe. With over 75% of the building stock classified as inefficient, reaching the EU’s zero-emission targets by 2050 requires practical, large-scale solutions.
Key contributions from procuRE:
- System-Focused Renovations: Combining efficiency upgrades, electrification, renewable integration, and smart technologies, this approach optimises operations and reduces emissions.
- Turnkey Renovation Solutions: Simplified processes cut costs (€50–500 per m², depending on the building type) and reduce complexity, addressing labour and resource challenges
- Smart Energy Systems: Enhanced energy management aligns with EU directives such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
Pilot Results:
Six demonstration projects, including schools and offices, showcase the feasibility of using pre-commercial procurement (PCP) to develop replicable models.
The procuRE consortium recommends public action on:
- Research on ‘system focused renovation’ (efficiency, electrification renewables, smartness) as means towards a zero-emission building stock.
- Conduct a procurement of innovative solutions (PPI) to increase competitiveness of ‘system focused renovations’ (efficiency, electrification, renewables, smartness)
- Develop a commissioning/project solution for municipalities to procure, coordinate, deploy and operate large number of renovations (with upgrade potential for one-stop-shops).
- Encourage the establishment of turn-key providers able to integrate and deploy efficiency, renewable energy and smartness
The procuRE framework offers a realistic pathway for decarbonising public infrastructure, addressing the EU’s climate goals. Access the document here.
