Project progress
REVERTER project progress
Explore the latest updates and progress in our mission towards greener, more energy efficient future that would decrease energy poverty in Europe.
Project REVERTER kick-off
The REVERTER project has officially launched with a consortium meeting held in Athens, Greece. This gathering provided an excellent opportunity for all consortium partners to meet, discuss the next steps and upcoming activities in detail, and build valuable contacts.
Launch of the REVERTER HUB
The REVERTER HUB serves as a central resource of information for the project, providing comprehensive updates and insights. It informs the entire EU community about the project's advancements, as well as updates on Open Source Software (OSS) developments. Additionally, the HUB fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders, enhancing the project's impact and reach.
Launch of the digital One-Stop-Shops
The aim of development of the digital OSS was to create ensure effective engagement with the primary target audiences in pilot areas. Here is the information about the launch of the first digital One-Stop-Shop. The concept of the digital OSSs as well as the website was developed in a close collaboration with consortium partners in the 4 pilot areas.
Social surveys
Social surveys have been implemented in all the pilot areas. The main results from social survey results have been shared on the REVERTER HUB. These results had an important role in future project activities – establishment of One-Stop-Shops, training of personnel and ambassadors, development of the roadmaps.
Consortium meeting in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
On October 2nd and 3rd, the REVERTER project team met in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, to monitor the project’s progress and plan the next steps. This two-day event provided the team the opportunity to discuss the upcoming deliverables, share experiences on strategic issues (e.g. population engagement, legal restrictions, etc.) and exchange ideas about the recruitment and training of the REVERTER Ambassadors and the personnel of the One-Stop-Shops.
Start of the household visits
The visits to the households started in December, 2023. The main goal of the visits is to get information from the vulnerable households as well as provide information to them on energy efficiency related topics.
The household visits started on December 2023 and will be implemented at least until April 2025.
Roadmaps developed
The 9 roadmaps of the project have been developed. The roadmaps are tailor-made to the characteristics of the building stock, the characteristics of the vulnerable households and the climate conditions, to cover a sufficiently cohesive group of cases that will allow for a larger-scale rollout and replication of the proposed actions for the effective analysis and tackling of the problem.
Ambassador trainings
The ambassador training has been successful in all the 4 pilot areas. The ambassadors have provided very positive feedback about the training. The ambassadors got to learn new knowledge and skills.
One-Stop-Shops established
The 4 OSSs were launched in April 2024 with the goal of facilitating energy-efficient home renovations and enhancing living conditions for those in need. The OSSs provide consultations to all citizens, organise events, ensure information exchange between citizens and experts who are specialised in energy efficiency.
Consortium meeting in Barcelona, Spain
On May 15th and 16th, the REVERTER project team gathered in Barcelona, Spain, for a significant consortium meeting. This two-day event was an invaluable opportunity for the team to come together, discuss the results achieved so far, address the challenges each team is facing, and plan the way forward.
All OSS operational
All four REVERTER One-Stop-Shops—in Bulgaria, Greece, Latvia, and Portugal—are now fully operational, offering tailored guidance, community engagement, and on-the-ground support to help vulnerable households carry out energy-efficient home renovations and improve living conditions.
REVERTERup! Has been launched
REVERTERup! is a user-friendly app from the REVERTER project that helps households in Bulgaria, Greece, Latvia, and Portugal explore energy-saving measures, estimate costs and potential savings, and understand the environmental benefits of home upgrades based on regional data.
Replicating the One-Stop-Shop Model Across Europe
The One-Stop-Shop (OSS) model and training materials developed under the REVERTER project offer a practical and adaptable framework for municipalities and stakeholders across Europe seeking to address energy poverty. By adopting the project’s energy retrofit roadmaps, capacity-building programs, and policy recommendations, local and national authorities, social housing providers, and private sector actors can streamline the building renovation process and enhance coordination among stakeholders. Replicating this model can help ensure a sustainable, large-scale impact, supporting deep renovations and fostering inclusive, energy-efficient communities in diverse socio-economic and institutional settings.
Policy Recommendations for Tackling Energy Poverty Through Deep Renovations
Based on the work carried out throughout the REVERTER project, the consortium has developed a set of policy recommendations aimed at addressing energy poverty through deep building renovations. The brief, titled “Tackling Energy Poverty in Vulnerable Households via Deep Renovations,” presents targeted recommendations for the four pilot regions — Brezovo (Bulgaria), Coimbra (Portugal), Athens (Greece), and Riga (Latvia) — as well as for the EU level. It identifies the key barriers, practical solutions, and priority actions needed to scale up deep renovations for vulnerable households, contributing to a more inclusive and energy-efficient Europe.
REVERTER at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025
As part of the European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) held in Brussels from 13–15 October 2025, the REVERTER project, together with its sister projects RENOVERTY, Energy Poverty-0 (EP-0), and Giga Regio Factory, participated in the final event titled “The Renovation Revolution: Affordable, Sustainable and Inclusive Energy Transitions” on 16 October 2025.
This joint conference marked the culmination of the REVERTER project and provided an opportunity to share project results, exchange experiences, and showcase the transformative solutions developed to advance energy efficiency, building renovation, and energy poverty alleviation across Europe.
Closing the REVERTER Project: Lasting Impacts and Future Opportunities
The REVERTER project has successfully concluded, marking the end of an inspiring journey dedicated to tackling energy poverty and promoting deep energy renovations across Europe. Throughout the project’s lifetime, the consortium achieved significant results — from developing practical tools and digital solutions to formulating policy recommendations and engaging local communities. You can learn more about our key outcomes and discover how to apply our project results by reading our final newsletter.