The European RENOVERTY project announces the release of its online training module on co-creation, a vital step in fostering inclusive and participatory energy renovations across rural communities in Europe.
RENOVERTY is a European Union-funded project, which tackles/addresses the challenges of energy poverty in rural areas by promoting tailored building renovation strategies. At the heart of this approach lies co-creation – a collaborative process that brings together citizens, local authorities, energy experts, and NGOs to jointly shape sustainable, locally appropriate rural renovation roadmaps. Co-creation is a key step in ensuring that the solutions adopted are shared and truly meet the needs of local communities.
The training covers a wide range of topics, from community engagement techniques and inclusive decision-making to digital collaboration tools. It equips participants with the practical skills and knowledge needed to strengthen cooperation between residents, local authorities, and professionals involved in rural energy renovation.
What You’ll Learn:
The course offers a mix of theory, hands-on tools, and real-world case studies from pilot areas across Europe. Topics include:
- Understanding the co-creation process, its benefits, and how to involve diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Tailoring renovation strategies for single-family vs. multi-family buildings, including how to motivate collective participation.
- Communicating the economic benefits of renovation, and how to address common misconceptions like high upfront costs or limited long-term savings.
- Navigating the full renovation process—from first contact to implementation—including:
- Conducting energy audits and setting priorities
- Working with project supervisors
- Identifying and solving problems during construction
- Choosing reliable partners and service providers
- Exploring funding opportunities and financial tools to support renovation, both public and private.
- Introducing key concepts such as the Building Life Cycle and the Building Renovation Passport.
- Supporting households in adjusting daily routines during renovation and adapting energy habits after the upgrade.
The training includes real case studies from RENOVERTY pilot regions and showcases how co-creation leads to better results, stronger ownership, and greater energy savings.
The training is freely accessible online and open to all interested stakeholders committed to making rural homes more comfortable, energy-efficient, and future- ready.
To access the training, visit the website: https://renoverty.aisforacademy.eu/?lang=en
For additional information, contact: [email protected]
