Re-Energize (LIFE23-CET-Re-Energize) [LEI coordinated]

Despite progress in legislative and policy areas, the EU continues to face major environmental and climate challenges impact both the ecosystem and the well-being of EU citizens. A significant shift towards sustainable energy practices is necessary to fulfill international commitments and achieve a climate-neutral economy. This includes promoting energy efficiency, adopting renewable energy sources, and boosting heat pump deployment. However, a shortage of skilled professionals and existing market barriers hinder progress. The project aims to revitalise the workforce in the heat pump sector through detailed assessment and strategic action planning. It seeks to develop comprehensive Capacity Building Frameworks to enhance training and skills in application of heat pumps technology as a one of renewable heating/cooling technologies, and an integrated digital tool to enhance adoption of energy-efficient solutions, benefiting both professionals and consumers. The initiative will also bolster the capabilities of at least 385 building sector professionals, and 115 trainers, encouraging the uptake of green technologies and promoting energy efficiency through the installation of heat pumps.
Additionally, the project will raise public awareness on sustainable energy transition, while ensuring its long-term impact through stakeholder collaboration, and the dissemination and replication of results. By the end of the project, the skills gap in application of heat pumps as one of sustainable heating and cooling technologies will be significantly reduced, enhancing the competencies and employability of professionals across Europe. Public awareness on sustainable energy will see a significant boost, aiding in the shift towards energy-efficient solutions and overcoming existing market barriers. Collaborations between public, private, and international entities will be fostered, ensuring policy consistency and long-term impact. The project’s resources will be made openly accessible, facilitating ongoing education and capacity building in the sector.
 

 
Keywords:

Capacity Building, Energy Transition, Heat Pump sector, Digital Tool

Acronym: LIFE23-CET-Re-Energize

Project ID: 101166359

Call: LIFE-2023-CET, tema LIFE-2023-CET-HEATPUMPS

Total Budget: 1 303 206.50 EUR (allocated to LEI: 216 494,17 EUR).

Coordinator: LIETUVOS ENERGETIKOS INSTITUTAS (LEI), Lithuania.

Partners:

• ENERGY AGENCY OF PLOVDIV ASSOCIATION (EAP), Bulgaria
• EUROTRAINING EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION (EUROTraining), Greece
• NOVEL GROUP SARL (NOVEL GROUP), Luxembourg
• UNIVERSIDAD DE MALAGA (UMA), Spain
• SOCIETATEA ROMANA GEOEXCHANGE (RGS), Romania
• ADEPORTO – AGÊNCIA DE ENERGIA DO PORTO (ADEPORTO), Portugal
• SFAIRA IKE (SFAIRA), Greece
• Drama Chamber (Drama Chamber), Greece
• ESYN NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL ASSOCIATION (ESYN), Greece
• Office House Capellen (OHC), Luxembourg
• Global Chamber of Commerce for Portuguese Speaking Countries (GCCP), Luxembourg
• AFEC (AFEC), Spain
• MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE BV (MITSUBISHI EE), Netherlands

Funded by the European Union under grant agreement No. 101166359 — LIFE23-CET-Re-Energize. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.