An innovative training model for eco-building technologies in retrofitting

The innovative training model for eco-building technologies in retrofitting projects (founded by EU Commission in the IEE programme in the REE_TROFIT project http://www.reetrofit.eu/content.php) aims to contribute to solve the shortage of local qualified and accredited retrofitting experts, as foreseen in the EPBD and its recast - and as indicated by various European countries in an assessment by the EC - for increasing the energy performance of the existing building stock. The retrofitting training model will use in-house know-how and experiences of participants in carrying out vocational courses on innovative eco-building technologies. The training model defines best practices for institutionalization and implementation of vocational courses on renewable energy solutions and energy efficiency in retrofitting, setting up and implementing a large-scale educational scheme and fostering exchange of knowledge and best practices among stakeholders. One of the major milestones of the project is to raise awareness in the regional, national and European policy makers for the full implementation of the EPBD and its recasts. Additionally, during its lifespan, it intends to define an exploitation strategy for assuring the sustainability of training beyond the project duration and increase the local retrofitting markets.