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LIFE – Creating the conditions for a global improvement of smart readiness of European buildings – 2021

The LIFE Programme is the EU Programme for Environment and Climate Action.

2022-01-12

6 million euro

Objectives

To contribute to the successful implementation and market take-up of the Smart Readiness Indicator
To contribute to the rollout of ICT and smart-ready technologies in residential, public and commercial buildings
To contribute to the protection of privacy and cybersecurity of smart buildings
To contribute to the reduction of energy consumption linked to the use of digital technologies

Priorities

Priority 1: To support the implementation of the Smart Readiness Indicator where it is endorsed as a first priority, but also of other relevant EU and national legislation
Priority 2: To explore the role, potential gaps and needs with regard to interoperability as well as cybersecurity in smart readiness of buildings; where relevant, promote and contribute to EU standards
Priority 3: To support the market-up of smart readiness of buildings through initiatives that enhance the visibility of and trust in the SRI
Priority 4: To explore and develop concepts for the financing of building smartness upgrades through public investment programmes
Priority 5: To develop approaches and promote the deployment of technological solution packages that combine energy efficiency measures with smartness upgrades in the construction and renovation of buildings
Priority 6: To demonstrate the market value of smart readiness of buildings, e.g. by investigating the Rate of Return of smart readiness improvements in buildings and large building portfolios; assess and develop methods to measure and disclose the benefits of smart readiness in building portfolio valuation, notably for non-residential buildings
Priority 7: To promote the use of energy-efficient communication technologies, software and protocols in smart buildings and building energy management systems; promote the use of tools to monitor energy consumption of systems and appliances in buildings

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Eligibility

Be a legal entity established in one of the EU Member States or a country associated to the LIFE programme;
The coordinator must be established in an eligible country