Beyond the boiler: Integrated pathways for building decarbonisation
Buildings should no longer be treated merely as passive energy consumers. With the right combination of renewable energy, electrified heating and cooling, energy storage, and smart monitoring, they can become efficient, flexible, and resilient assets within the wider energy system.
Join the Horizon Europe SEEDS project for a policy-oriented online workshop focused on practical, cost-effective solutions for building decarbonisation.
This interactive session will move beyond theoretical concepts to present real-world applications. We will share exclusive insights from our pilot sites, demonstrating how to effectively combine smart heat pumps, renewable energy sources (RES), Internet of Things (IoT) automation, and demand-side flexibility.
Agenda
09:30 – 09:40 | Welcome and Introduction Anaïs Gandelin (R2M Solution)
09:40 – 10:00 | The Greek Pilot: Comprehensive decarbonisation of a university dormitory Paraskevi (Voula) Dimitriadou (RENEL)
10:00 – 10:15 | Engineering Focus: Practical integration of heat pumps Apostolos (Psyctotherm)
10:15 – 10:30 | Smart Building: The role of IoT and automation Iakovos Michailidis (CERTH)
10:30 – 10:45 | Beyond the building: Energy flexibility and grid stability Bernard Ženko (JSI)
10:45 – 11:00 | Q&A Session and Wrap-up Anaïs Gandelin (R2M Solution)
What you can expect:
Real-world engineering insights: Learn how integrated technology packages perform in practice compared to isolated interventions.
Interactive format: Engage with our experts and a dedicated Q&A session.
Policy pathways: Join the discussion on how future support schemes and renovation frameworks can better promote integrated, performance-based building upgrades.
Who should attend: This session is tailored for municipalities, building portfolio and facility managers, energy professionals, and policy actors interested in accelerating the clean energy transition.