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Up-scaling the DOMUS Home Renovation Program to Girona province by adopting a Self-Sustaining model with innovative financing and cross-sector collaboration

Reference: LIFE23-CET-GiDomus/101167709 | Acronym: LIFE23-CET-GiDomus

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

BACKGROUND

GiDOMUS accelerates the energy retrofit of residential buildings by establishing a comprehensive support mechanism that will streamline the homeowners journey, train professionals, generate awareness among citizens, and aggregate already existing support initiatives to amplify their impact. This will be achieved by scaling-up the already existing DOMUS program, a One-Stop-Shop-based Integrated Home Renovation Service program driven by Fundació Europace in Garrotxa and few other areas, currently relying on limited public funds from municipalities. GiDOMUS will upgrade it by integrating a Self-Sustainable Business Model that leverages private funding to cover the entirety of its operational costs. The model incorporates proven financing methods like Result Based Financing and Sponsorship. Additionally, innovative financing instruments such as crowdlending mechanisms and an improved methodology for CAEs accreditation will be employed to secure funding for energy retrofit projects. Expanding beyond retrofit services, GiDOMUS will include capacity-building for professionals, training programs for OSS personnel, and social inclusion activities targeting energy poverty and gender balance. The integration of a semi-automated audit tool will enhance operational efficiency. The program aims to aggregate local support initiatives to foster efficiency, progress, and stability within its ecosystem, creating a unified approach that supports local authorities and maximises benefits for professionals and homeowners. The developed GiDOMUS model will be implemented and demonstrated through the establishment of seven Front Offices in the capital cities of the Girona province. Ultimately, it is designed to serve as a blueprint for replication in other provinces of Catalonia and throughout Spain.


ADMINISTRATIVE DATA


Reference: LIFE23-CET-GiDomus/101167709
Acronym: LIFE23-CET-GiDomus
Start Date: 01/10/2024
End Date: 30/09/2027
Total Eligible Budget: 1,582,370 €
EU Contribution: 1,503,251 €

CONTACT DETAILS


Coordinating Beneficiary: FUNDACIO EUROPACE
Legal Status: PRIVATE
Address: C BISBE DEL LORENZANA 15 PLANTA BX, 17800, OLOT GIONA,
Contact Person: Maria M. Font
Email: Send Email


PARTNERSHIPS

Name Status Type
 ASSOCIACIO CLUSTER D'ENERGIA EFICIENT DE CATALUNYA ACTIVE Participant
 FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE RECERCA DE L'ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA ACTIVE Participant
 R2M SOLUTION SPAIN SL ACTIVE Participant
 SOCIAL INNOVATION FOR COMMUNITIES UPSOCIAL SL ACTIVE Participant
 ECROWD INVEST PLATAFORMA DE FINANCIACION PARTICIPATIVA SL ACTIVE Participant
 ASOCIACION ECOSERVEIS ACTIVE Participant
 FUNDACIO EUROPACE ACTIVE Coordinator