Over the past three years, the CEESEN-BENDER project has conducted research to advance knowledge on energy poverty, developed methods and tools to better identify energy-poor households across the EU, and supported communities throughout the energy renovation process. Check out the various project’s outputs below!
CEESEN-BENDER conference, held on 14 May 2026, gathered energy poverty experts to discuss best practices, tools and financing models for supporting vulnerable households across Central and Eastern Europe. See the full video of the conference here.
Quickly assess the financial viability of energy renovation projects. By using data such as energy consumption, renovation costs, and property values, municipalities can see projected ROI and payback periods, helping guide budgeting and long-term planning. This tool is available in multiple languages.
This article summarizes key findings from a survey in which our partners surveyed 2,034 households across five EU countries to gain insights into energy poverty, quality of life, and factors driving energy renovations in Soviet-era multi-apartment buildings. The study compares households in renovated and unrenovated buildings.
Read about the analysis of national regulations on multi-apartment building renovation in the context of energy-poor households in five Central and Eastern European countries. The report also outlines how to set better targets, improve rules and regulations, and implement them more effectively. These suggestions apply regionally. Read more.
Read about the technical and economic barriers to building renovation in five Central and Eastern European countries. The report also offers policy recommendations to address these issues. The input was collected from an expert survey and partners’ extensive experience in regional renovation initiatives. Read more.