On February 22, 2025, the European projects InEExS and ENERGATE participated in the 7th International Verde.tec / Environmental Technologies Exhibition, held at the MEC Exhibition Center in Paiania. They organised a dedicated workshop titled: "From Innovation to Market: New, Advanced Services for Energy Efficiency in Buildings"
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 13:30 – 15:30 EET
Venue: Workshop Room 1, MEC Exhibition Center, Paiania
The event was organised by the Decision Support Systems Laboratory of the National Technical University of Athens (EPU NTUA).
Key takeaways from the workshop highlighted:
- The need to accelerate the market uptake of innovative energy efficiency services through integrated, user-friendly digital tools.
- The importance of combining technical innovation with flexible financial models to overcome barriers in energy-efficient renovations.
- Strengthening stakeholder collaboration across public authorities, industry, and academia to ensure scalable and sustainable solutions.
- The role of decision support systems in simplifying project evaluation and improving transparency in energy performance contracting.
- Opportunities for standardisation of services and processes to streamline implementation across diverse building types.
Stakeholders expressed strong interest in leveraging these digital tools to foster energy efficiency investments and boost the renovation rate in Greece. The ENERGATE platform is a key enabler in this process, offering standardized workflows, flexible financing options, and simplified project evaluations.
Download the factsheet with the key takeaways here.
