HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D4-02: Smarter buildings as part of the energy system for increased efficiency and flexibility - Societal Readiness Pilot

As the coordinator of the proposal, we look for partners contributing the following expected outcomes and project scopes:

·        Measurable reduction in buildings' energy demand together with a reduced gap between their as-designed and as-built energy performance.

·        Measurable increase in the number of building typologies with SMART grid connected renewable energy sources (RES) and energy storage together with increased flexibility in grid/network management and operations.

·        Measurable enhancement of the smart readiness of buildings as rated by the Smart Readiness Indicator and/or other relevant building rating systems.

·        Responsiveness to a deeper understanding of the needs and concerns of diverse social group involved in or potentially affected by the R&I development, thereby increasing the potential for beneficial societal uptake and building trust in results and outcomes.

·        Develop solutions that enhance the smartness of buildings and upgrading existing Building Management Systems (BMS) and/or other technical equipment.

·        Ensure that the proposed solutions are user-friendly and provide the expected indoor environment quality and user satisfaction. Demonstrate the proposed solutions in at least three pilots, covering different climatic zones, building types (residential, tertiary etc.), and technical building systems.

·        Develop a methodology to measure the achieved energy demand reduction, increased flexibility in the grid, and enhanced interoper­ability, compared to current best practices.

·        Investigate the cost-effectiveness and replicability of the proposed.