AIDA

The AIDA project aimed to accelerate the market entry of nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB). This means energy efficient buildings and the use of renewable energy sources, which are both highlighted by the European legislation (e. g. 2010/31/EU).

There was a lack of intense actions to spread knowledge about nZEB. It is evident, that citizens are better prepared and more willing to adopt nZEB, if their municipality sets a positive example thus giving them direct access to and experience of nZEB.

Raising awareness towards nZEB among local authorities and building planners became a key factor. So, in particular the target group of AIDA were primarily municipal representatives as market multipliers on the demand side, and also architects and master-builders on the supply side.

AIDA offered action tailored to suit each of these groups including study tours, operational success stories, presentation of existing tools, active support for municipalities and close cooperation with key actors, such as associations of municipalities and building professionals.

In summary: The core objective of AIDA was a widespread market adoption of nZEB, reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. So, AIDA had a notable benefit for the target group and contributed to EU’s 2020 targets significantly in enabling a sustainable future.

Partners:

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  Partners| AIDA project (IEE)

Duration: 01/04/2012 to 31/03/2015

Overall budget: 1,495,244 € (EU contribution: 75,00 %)

Website: http://www.aidaproject.eu