The Girona Retrofitting Guidelines, developed under the Citizen-Led Renovation Phase II initiative, provide practical guidance for improving the energy performance of residential buildings across the Girona region, Spain. Covering three key building typologies, including post-war social housing from the 1950s, traditional heritage buildings in historic centres, and multi-family residential blocks from the 1960s–1970s, the guidelines outline tailored renovation strategies that combine energy efficiency, heritage preservation, and social inclusion.
Importantly, the guidelines adopt a strong social dimension, emphasising affordability, energy poverty mitigation, citizen participation, and the role of energy communities. They also provide indicative costs, funding opportunities, and policy instruments to facilitate implementation. Overall, the document aims to support municipalities, professionals, and local communities in delivering energy-efficient, inclusive, and heritage-sensitive renovation interventions.
