Porto Energy Hub supports the transformation of more than 24,000 homes in Northern Portugal, reduces CO₂ emissions by 3,600 tons, and leverages €28.4M in energy efficiency projects.
A European project with the presence of RdA Climate Solutions was created with the goal of mitigating energy poverty and improving the quality of life of communities, promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy production. Through tailored solutions and comprehensive support, the project achieved results that transformed thermal comfort and living conditions for thousands of families.
With a direct impact on more than 24,000 homes, the Porto Energy Hub (PEH) project has supported the reduction of CO₂ emissions by 3,600 tons and investment of €28.4 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in Northern Portugal. Launched in June 2021, under the Horizon 2020 program of the European Commission, PEH has supported a total of 240 projects, of which 75 are already in advanced stages, with completed works, signed contracts, or launched tenders.
These projects resulted in annual energy savings of 22,270 MWh, while renewable production reaches 830 MWh per year, directly benefiting around 2,400 housing units. In total, more than 24,000 homes have benefited from these actions, which range from heating system installations to energy efficiency improvements.
Impact on the community and quality of life improvement
This innovative European project, developed to mitigate energy poverty and promote energy efficiency and renewable energy production, was not limited to technical interventions but also functioned as an integration model.
Available through a one-stop-shop for integrated services, PEH covered the areas of Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Renewable Energy, and Self-Consumption, operating across Northern Portugal. This approach facilitated the implementation of solutions such as thermal insulation, window improvements, and LED lighting replacement, having a positive impact on thermal comfort and the quality of life of local communities.
To ensure the effectiveness of the interventions, a monitoring system was implemented in representative homes, evaluating energy consumption, temperature, humidity, and air quality. This system will remain in operation for another year after the completion of the works, ensuring that the benefits are sustainable in the long term.
For Filipe Araújo, President of the Board of Directors of AdEPorto, the project’s coordinating entity, “Porto Energy Hub has demonstrated that it is possible to transform the ambition of energy transition into concrete results, improving energy efficiency and the quality of life of thousands of families in the Northern Region. With this project, we have created an innovative model that will now be expanded at a national level, reinforcing our commitment to decarbonization and a fair and inclusive energy transition.”
With the conclusion of Porto Energy Hub, the Powering Energy Hub now emerges, a European project funded under the LIFE program, aimed at replicating the integrated model (technical, legal, and financial) at a national level, covering territories across the entire country.
The Powering Energy Hub goes beyond residential interventions, now extending to commerce, services, public buildings, and infrastructure. With a goal of leveraging €26.3 million in investments, resulting in primary energy savings of 58.5 GWh/year, the project also aims to increase energy literacy and contribute to a fair and democratic transition, promoting the decarbonization of human activities.
The Powering Energy Hub consortium consists of three partners: RdA Climate Solutions, TELLES Advogados, and RNAE – Association of Energy and Environment Agencies, with coordination ensured by AdEPorto.
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