StepUP
Make decarbonisation of existing buildings a reliable, attractive investment
What is StepUP?
Deep renovation is key to drastically reduce energy demand and achieve the EU vision of a decarbonised building stock by 2050. The technology to achieve this reduction is available on the market today, but shallow retrofits persist. To transform the market and increase the rate of renovation across Europe, it needs to become an attractive, low-risk investment.
StepUP will develop a new process for deep renovation for decarbonisation, to minimise performance gap, reduce investment risk and maximise value.
Our Objectives
Make
renovation more attractive and reliable
Reduce
the performance gap to <10%
Minimise
Time on site to <40%
Optimise
renovation investments
Accelerate
the renovation market
Project Partners
NEWS
Flexible cooling & heating solution deployed in two sites for greater energy efficiency
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 …
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Renewal of Zöld Liget Kindergarten’s Heating System
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 …
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Innovative Plug & Play technologies and digital tools tested for boosting building decarbonization
The European StepUP project has developed a new methodology for deep renovation, a set of digital tools and a range of technologies for quick and easy placement, connection and use (Plug & Play) to transform the energy renovation market and drive the decarbonization of existing buildings. The project aimed “at making building decarbonization a reliable, …
Demonstrating StepUP Technology in Spain: overcoming challenges and embracing innovation
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 …
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How can HeatTank thermal battery be integrated into existing heating & cooling systems to maximize energy saving?
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 …
Presenting StepUP at the event “Innovating in the rehabilitation of buildings for decarbonization” organised by URBANEW
StepUP project partner Manni Group attended the event “Innovating in the rehabilitation of buildings for decarbonization” organised as part of the URBANEW pilot program and celebrated last 10th of April in Barcelona (Spain). Juanjo Guardiola, project partner and technical prescription manager at Manni Group – Isopan Ibérica, participated in the session “Marketplace of innovative …
Thermal insulation properties of sandwich panels and improved thermal comfort
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 …
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Building the future: the impact of new technologies on off-site construction
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 …
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Eurecat disseminates StepUP during the REBUILD Congress 2024
The StepUP project was represented during the REBUILD Congress, the leading innovation event for building industry, celebrated from 19th – 21st of March in IFEMA-Madrid (Spain). Project’s partners from Eurecat attended the event and showcased StepUP as one of its key European projects developing innovative solutions and technologies to transform the energy market and increase …
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StepUP partner ACR organises a workshop with architecture students from the University of Navarra
On February 19th, StepUP project partners from ACR celebrated, as part of the course “Constructive Design”, a workshop targeting 5th undergrade architecture students from the University of Navarra. María Ibañez, head of R&D projects at ACR, moderated the workshop that was divided in two main sections: industrialisation and digitalisation. During the first part, StepUP project …
Implementation of a multifunctional Plug-and-Play façade using a set-based design approach
Journal of Design Facade and Engineering – Special Issue Multifunctional Façades for Renovation through Industrialization (Vol. 11, Número 2, pp. 71-97) by Massip, David, Rafols Ribas, Irene (Eurecat Technology Center), & Marrone, Grazia (MANNI Group). Abstract An immediate paradigm shift is needed to transform the deep renovation market for improved building performance and expanded energy …
Why ESCOs should partner with StepUP
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 …
The renovation Zöld Liget Kindergarten, in the first phase of the StepUP project – step by step
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 …
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 847053.
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