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One of the biggest challenges of HVAC systems is that heating or cooling energy needs to be generated on demand when the need occurs. HeatTank Thermal Battery system, developed by HeatVentors, is a solution to produce heating or cooling energy when it is the most efficient, when it is the cheapest, or when waste heat …

Flexible cooling & heating solution deployed in two sites for greater energy efficiency Read More »

The Pestszentimrei Zöld Liget Kindergarten is one of StepUP project pilots, aiming at demonstrating the viability of plug & play technologies for deep renovation. After a first renovation phase to ensure a thermal insulation of the facade and the roof, the works continued to renew the heating system, actively contributing to reduce the building’s energy …

Renewal of Zöld Liget Kindergarten’s Heating System Read More »

In the realm of prefabricated and sustainable construction and building renovation, the StepUP project has emerged as a pioneering initiative. The Spanish Pilot, undertaken by ACR, has faced numerous challenges while working towards demonstrating innovative technologies. This article explores the journey, setbacks, and successful outcomes of the Spanish Pilot within the StepUP framework. Initial ambitions …

Demonstrating StepUP Technology in Spain: overcoming challenges and embracing innovation Read More »

One of the main purposes of the Plug & Play Active System is to offer a cost-effective and time-saving solution for deep renovation compared to existing methods. Additionally, this solution ensures a high level of energy efficiency. Designed to be implemented in both existing and new buildings, it accelerates the transformation toward decarbonizing the current …

How can HeatTank thermal battery be integrated into existing heating & cooling systems to maximize energy saving? Read More »

The construction industry is constantly evolving, seeking solutions that not only ensure efficiency and effectiveness, but that are also sustainable and environmentally friendly. In this context, sandwich panels emerge as an innovative solution that offers considerable benefits in terms of thermal insulation while contributing significantly to the thermal comfort of buildings. This article explores the …

Thermal insulation properties of sandwich panels and improved thermal comfort Read More »

Introduction to the construction revolution: dry construction and off-site technologies The construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the adoption of innovative methods such as dry construction and off-site technologies. These practices not only accelerate construction processes but also promote sustainability and energy efficiency. Let’s find out together how they are redefining the …

Building the future: the impact of new technologies on off-site construction Read More »

Energy Services Companies or ESCOs have been involved in designing and implementing efficiency measures in buildings since the eighties in North America, and the mid-nineties in Europe. Using Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) as the model to deliver guaranteed energy savings to building owners in the public and private sectors, they have been quite successful in …

Why ESCOs should partner with StepUP Read More »

The Municipality of the 18th District of Budapest Capital participates in the StepUP project as a demonstration site to integrate the technologies developed in the project in a public building in need of energy modernization, as well as test their effectiveness. Out of the entire public building stock, the Zöld Liget Kindergarten in Pestszentimre met all …

The renovation Zöld Liget Kindergarten, in the first phase of the StepUP project – step by step Read More »

As part of the EU Horizon 2020 funded project, StepUP, project coordinator IES has created a large scale district model encompassing 114 buildings within the Municipality of the 18th District of Budapest, providing a powerful decision-making tool to evaluate and inform an energy renovation roadmap for the area’s buildings. The aim of this study was to …

District Level Energy Modelling of Budapest’s 18th Municipality Read More »

When building owners engage into an energy renovation of their building based on the StepUP renovation methodology, they engage in new technologies and solutions making their building renovation more attractive and affordable. StepUp achieves this by using continuous feedback loops and promoting an iterative deep energy renovation approach, based on data insights, which minimises performance …

Can smarter Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) enhance the case for the StepUP renovation methodology? Read More »