The SUPERSHINE project, funded by the European Union, aims to combat energy poverty by improving the energy efficiency of social housing, with a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The project primarily focuses on renovating buildings in specific “lighthouse districts” in Trieste (Italy), Herning (Denmark), and Riga (Latvia). These districts serve as models for implementing innovative, energy-efficient technologies in urban environments, emphasizing low-carbon mobility, smart grids, and the efficient management of resources such as water and waste.

The goal is to transform these areas into sustainable urban districts while addressing social challenges, such as reducing the cost of living and improving the quality of life for residents. SUPERSHINE also aims to replicate its innovative approach in additional European cities—Setúbal (Portugal), Belgrade (Serbia), Zaragoza (Spain), and Istanbul (Turkey)—known as “fellow cities.”

This project is closely aligned with the European Green Deal and supports initiatives such as the EU Renovation Wave, which promotes deep renovations to make buildings energy-efficient and decarbonized by 2050. SUPERSHINE also builds on the foundation of the SUPER-i project, which focused on financial mechanisms to support energy renovation.

Expected outcomes of SUPERSHINE project:

• Energy efficiency improvements: enhancing the energy performance of buildings to meet EU targets.
• Reduction in energy poverty: lowering energy costs for residents of social housing by improving thermal efficiency and integrating renewable energy sources.
• Replicable models: developing district-level strategies that can be applied to other cities across Europe, fostering innovation in urban sustainability.
• Economic and social impact: supporting inclusive urban regeneration, creating jobs, and enhancing the wellbeing of disadvantaged communities.
• Smart city integration: implementing smart technologies in energy management, mobility, and resource use, contributing to smarter, more sustainable urban environments.

This holistic approach, incorporating financial innovation, sustainable construction, and stakeholder engagement, aims to deliver both environmental and social benefits, creating a blueprint for other cities to follow.

For more detailed information, you can visit the official SUPERSHINE page or check the leaflet explaining objectives and impacts of SUPERSHINE.

Consortium

Our company is proud to be part of the SUPERSHINE consortium, a groundbreaking EU-funded project aimed at tackling energy poverty through sustainable and energy-efficient renovations in social housing. By transforming urban districts into smart, eco-friendly communities, SUPERSHINE is setting new standards for urban sustainability and inclusivity across Europe.

AGENZIA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA RICERCA EUROPEA – APRE CIVIESCO SRL – CIVIESCO ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES ASBL – EEIP FUNDACION CARTIF – CARTIF DE SURDURULEBILIR ENERJI VE INSAAT SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI – DEMIR ENERJI FONDAZIONE ICONS – ICONS AZIENDA TERRITORIALE PER L’EDILIZIA RESIDENZIALE DI TRIESTE – LOCAL AGENCY FOR PUBLIC SOCIAL HOUSING FAELLESBO FUNDACION CIRCE CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION DE RECURSOS Y CONSUMOS ENERGETICOS – CIRCE AGENCIA DE ENERGIA E AMBIENTE DA ARRABIDA – ENA EUROPEAN GREEN CITIES APS – EGC

BOLIGSELSKABERNES LANDSFORENING RETE INTERNAZIONALE PER LE PICCOLEE MEDIE IMPRESE – INSME SOCIEDAD MUNICIPAL ZARAGOZA VIVIENDA SL – ZARAGOZA VIVIENDA KADIKOY BELEDIYESI – KM SPACETIME LLC – SPACETIME d.o.o. Beograd TENDERCAPITAL ALTERNATIVE FUNDS PLC – Tendercapital Alternative Funds Plc AYMING ITALIA SRL SB Organisations not part of the consortium (funded by UK) TENDERCAPITAL LTD ELEMENT ENERGY LIMITED – Element Energy UNIVERSITY OF YORK – UNIVERSITY OF YORK COMITE EUROPEEN DE COORDINATION DE L’HABITAT SOCIAL AISBL – CECODHAS RIGA MUNICIPAL AGENCY “RIGA ENERGY AGENCY” – Riga Energy Agency (REA)

Horizon Europe

Total Budget: 2,320,492.50€

Duration: 01/11/2022 – 31/10/2025