THE ENERGY CHALLENGE
Retrofitt meets the energy challenge by providing a positive response to global humanitarian issues through a more sustainable and high-performing built environment.
Addressing the environmental and social challenges of tomorrow
At Retrofitt, we believe that construction must evolve to meet energy and social challenges.
In the face of the energy crisis and housing issues, building renovation is a key solution. By modernizing existing structures, we actively contribute to the energy transition and a more sustainable living environment.
Did you know that 25% of the energy used in Europe is dedicated to buildings?
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25%
of the energy used in Europe is dedicated to buildings, with peaks of 40% during the winter.
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The European Union has set the ambitious goal of making buildings carbon neutral by 2050.
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40%
global CO2 emissions come from the construction sector, making it a key player in the fight against climate change.
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European buildings are energy inefficient, with significant losses in heating and cooling.
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millions of Europeans are burdened by the cost of housing and energy
Renovation: The Key to the Energy Transition Energy
Decarbonization of the Construction Sector: An Urgent Challenge
To achieve its climate goal for 2030 and reach climate neutrality by 2050, the European Union must urgently address energy consumption in the construction sector. This requires swift and large-scale action to achieve complete decarbonization of the sector at all levels. The renovation of buildings is at the heart of this objective.
However, the sector faces major challenges and is progressing too slowly. Today, for Europe to meet its decarbonization target, approximately 6,000 renovations would need to be completed each day—a colossal challenge that we are not equipped to meet with current methods.
Off-Site Construction: The Key to the Energy Challenge
The only viable solution to accelerate the pace of renovations and meet European objectives would be to turn massively towards off-site construction. This innovative model allows for faster building renovations, reduced costs, and the achievement of much higher energy standards than traditional methods.
Key Figures of the Energy Challenge
- 50 million buildings in the EU require urgent energy renovations.
- An energy renovation can reduce a building’s energy consumption by up to 70%, achieving exceptional energy performance levels.
- The cost of energy renovations is offset by significant energy savings, and the return on investment can be realized in less than 10 years.
The EnergieSprong Concept: Renovate for Tomorrow
EnergieSprong is an innovative approach to energy renovation that relies on the rapid and cost-effective transformation of existing buildings into energy-positive buildings, meaning they produce more energy than they consume. This model, which originated in the Netherlands, is based on prefabrication and the industrialization of renovation processes, which helps reduce costs and timelines while ensuring exceptional energy performance.
Why EnergieSprong?
The energy challenge: Act Now for a Sustainable Future
The current energy crisis, combined with the urgency of the ecological transition, compels us to rethink our construction and renovation methods deeply. By acting today, we can drastically reduce CO₂ emissions, improve the comfort and quality of housing, and build a more sustainable energy future.
🌍 With Retrofitt, let’s commit to a more responsible building. Together, let’s take on the energy challenge and shape a greener future.