9. September 2025

Social leasing of heat pumps: Bridging the affordability gap for energy-efficient housing

As Europe seeks to meet its climate and energy goals, transitioning to energy-efficient homes has become a critical step. However, for many households, the upfront costs of installing clean technologies like heat pumps remain a significant barrier. This is especially true for those in social housing, where energy poverty is a growing issue. With LIFE Street HP Reno, we’re focusing on a street-wide approach to retrofitting homes with heat pumps. But with the growing interest in social...

Newsletter April

Sanne de Wit
Apr 28
1 min read

Updated: Jun 16

Spring is in full swing, and so is the Energiesprong movement. The latest newsletter has lots to tell. From royal visits and playful video games to bold new tools and big breakthroughs. There’s no shortage of momentum in the world of sustainable construction. Curious what Queen Máxima did on a rooftop filled with straw? Wondering how the UK plans to retrofit one million homes a year—or how Germany got serial renovation to take off?

Read the newsletter here and discover how pioneers across Europe are scaling up retrofit innovation.

Team Energiesprong Global Alliance