Demand response in energy-efficient residential buildings

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe topic focuses on accelerating the energy transition by unlocking the significant, yet largely untapped, potential of demand response in residential buildings. It seeks innovative, human-centric solutions that enhance energy efficiency, integrate digital technologies, and foster active consumer engagement while upholding privacy. The ultimate goal is to contribute to a climate-neutral and digitally-enabled European economy.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities eligible for funding and the overarching objectives of the program, focusing on the transformation of the built environment towards sustainable living across Europe.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas supported, emphasizing innovative demand response solutions, energy efficiency, and digital integration in residential buildings, with a focus on high Technology Readiness Levels.

Type and Scope of Funding

This program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a significant budget allocated to foster innovation actions aimed at driving energy efficiency and demand response in residential buildings.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines critical conditions for participation, including application specifics, collaboration mandates, and broader operational principles relevant to the program's objectives.

Application Procedure

This section details the submission process and how applications are evaluated, ensuring transparency and adherence to established Horizon Europe guidelines.

This section identifies the foundational legal and regulatory instruments governing the "Demand response in energy-efficient residential buildings" program, confirming its mandate within the broader European Union research and innovation framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

12,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States and Associated Countries, with demonstration sites in different climatic regions. Specific provisions may exist for participants from non-EU/non-Associated Countries.

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Construction and Building Materials, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Social Enterprises

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Residential buildings, residential consumers, industry

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Built4People Partnership, BRIDGE activities

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