EUROPEAN DYNAMICS LUXEMBOURG SA
Location: Luxembourg.
Role in the project: Coordinator, Software Developer and Integrator.
About: EUROPEAN DYNAMICS (est. 1993) is a leading Information Technologies service provider and software developer, operating internationally as a group of companies, with offices and antennas in Athens, Berlin, Basel, Brussels, Copenhagen, Kaatsheuvel, London, Luxembourg, Milano, Nicosia, Vienna, etc. ED designs, develops, supports, and promotes software ICT applications using integrated, state-of-art technology to governments, public organisations and private enterprises in more than 27 countries in the world.
Responsibility: ED is the project coordinator with solid experience and track record. ED plays a key role in the implementation, delivery and demonstration of the EU Kernel for EPC asset calculation and will ensure the Exploitation and Business Plan the IPR management and post-project sustainability of openBEP4EU outcomes.
People involved: Vassilis Sakas, Apostolos Kapetanios and Konstantinos Touloumis.
More information: www.eurodyn.com
QUE TECHNOLOGIES
Location: Athens, Greece
Role in the project: Technical Coordinator
About: QUE Technologies, founded in 2019 and based in Athens, Greece, specializes in delivering cutting-edge digital solutions for sustainability and building performance assessment. By combining expertise in energy systems, AI, building physics, IoT, and software engineering, QUE develops innovative tools that support the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) Directive objectives and promote the green transition. Focused on optimizing energy management and reducing environmental impact, QUE Technologies supports smarter, more sustainable buildings in line with the EU’s climate goals.
Responsibility: In the openBEP4EU project, QUE Technologies plays a pivotal role in advancing energy performance assessments across Europe. QUE is responsible for the development, delivery, and demonstration of the EU Kernel, implementation of the ISO 52000:2017 standards family, and its seamless integration with smart building technologies. Through its innovative solutions, QUE enables data-driven decision-making for energy-efficient renovations, contributing to the EU’s green transition and sustainability goals
People involved: Antonis Papanikolaou, George Giannakis, Thanos Kalamaris, Antonis Stratis and Anna Boubouzioti
More information: www.que-tech.com
EUPHYIA TECH LTD
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
Role in the project: Technology and tool developer for building energy performance and sustainability assessment
About: Euphyia Tech is a spin-off from Frederick University, established in 2021. The company specializes in advanced solutions for assessing the sustainability and smartness of the built environment. Euphyia Tech develops cutting-edge web and mobile applications, providing innovative tools to enhance building performance and align with decarbonization goals.
Responsibility: Euphyia Tech is responsible for the development of software tools integrated with the EU Kernel EPC Engine to support the ISO 52000 standards implementation. It also contributes to user experience research, tool testing, and ensuring the applicability of its solutions across EU Member States. Additionally, it contributes to the development and integration of the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) Kernel, enabling advanced smartness assessment functionalities within the project framework.
People involved: The team includes engineers, researchers, and software developers with expertise in sustainability, smart technologies, and energy performance assessments. Key contributors may include executives with backgrounds in R&D and innovative building technologies.
Paris Fokaides
Theoklitos Klitou
More information: www.euphyia-tech.com
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING COUNCIL GREECE
Location: Athens, Greece
Role in the project: Project results uptake, Communication & Dissemination, post project sustainability, policy recommendations
About: Sustainable Building Council Greece (SBC GREECE) is an independent, non-profit, organization and the official member of WGBC in Greece. Our vision is to establish a sound sustainable culture and behavior throughout the diverse nature of the built environment stakeholders in Greece. Our mission is to lead and facilitate the transformation of the built environment and its communities in Greece, to plan, develop, construct, maintain and operate sustainably. SBC Greece strategy is deployed in three main pillars: Research & Education, Certification & Rating Systems, Consultation & Advocacy.
The members of SBC GREECE comprise of companies, institutions and individuals. All members are highly active and successfully operate within the wider area of the building and infrastructure industry. They represent a wide range of designers (architects, engineers, statics, etc.), academics, builders, contractors, sustainability consultants and auditors, manufacturers and suppliers of materials, non-profit institutes, lawyers etc.
Responsibility: Promotion of EPC uptake by highlighting the benefits of EPCs, such as improved energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced property values. Support on the establishment of the EU Bauhaus Sustainable Design Data Hub, as a cornerstone of knowledge-sharing and collaboration, helping to shape the future of sustainable architecture and design. Communication & Dissemination of Project Results and Knowledge Transfer. Monitoring and Evaluation of Communication Efforts, post-project sustainability and Policy Recommendations.
People involved: Alexander Athanassoulas, Alexandros Archontidis, Pantelis Levantis, Dimitris Managoudis, Spiros Konstantakis, Kostis Katsakioris, Akis Kekridis
More information: www.sbcgreece.org
EPB CENTER B.V.
Location: Netherlands
Role in the project: EPB Center is a critical technical partner in openBEP4EU, focusing on advancing the implementation and practical adoption of the CEN/ISO EPB standards, notably supporting the development and market adoption of the EU Kernel EPC Engine. EPB Center spearheads activities related to the establishment of the EPC Support Center and the creation of value-added services for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Additionally, EPB Center plays a key role in developing open-source software documentation and training materials for the EU Kernel EPC Engine and establishing standardisation guidelines for innovative inspection procedures.
About: Key contributor to advancing building performance standards and practices, playing its supporting role in guiding the implementation of the EPBD at national level across the EU’s Member States. Our support stems directly from the overarching work of our group of EPB experts that focuses on supporting the uptake and further development of the CEN/ISO set of Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) standards, providing tangible pathways for the transposition and implementation of the EPBD at Member State level. This is achieved by closely collaborating with policymakers, stakeholders, and technical bodies to create synergies that lead to practical, impactful and long-lasting outcomes.
Responsibility: Leadership establishing the EPC Support Team (EPCST) and promoting the adoption of enhanced EPC tools. Supporting the development and market adoption of the EU Kernel EPC Engine. Developing training materials and technical documentation for the EU Kernel EPC Engine. Supporting the creation of standardisation guidelines for innovative building performance assessment procedure. Providing policy recommendations to foster the adoption of harmonised EPB standards and addressing its extensive network of EU and national public authorities. Facilitating stakeholder engagement and capacity building for improved EPC reliability, accuracy, and accessibility.
People involved: Jana Bendžalová, Dick van Dijk, Jaap Hogeling, Andrei Vladimir Lițiu (main contact person avl@epb.center), Laurent Socal and Gerhard Zweifel
More information: www.epb.center
ENERSAVE CAPITAL S.A.R.L
Location: Luxembourg
Role in the project: Financial expert
About: EnerSave Capital, based in Luxembourg, specializes in facilitating sustainable finance for sustainable assets. With comprehensive expertise in sustainability-focused corporate finance, EnerSave assists clients in developing investment products aligned with the latest investor demands. The company offers advisory services for energy-saving and green energy generation projects, including the structuring and placement of equity and debt market products as well as sustainability-themed funds. In financial services, EnerSave provides corporate finance and securitization services, establishing securitization compartments to refinance ESG and sustainability-based cash flows through green bonds.
EnerSave offers “As-A-Service” solutions for various market participants, including ESCOs, aggregators, project developers, and technology providers. These solutions encompass Heating (HaaS), Lighting (LaaS), Cooling (CaaS), behind-the-meter solar installations (EaaS), and E-mobility (E-MaaS), all on a funded basis. Additionally, EnerSave provides ESG advisory services and carbon solutions.
Responsibility: As a financial expertise organization, EnerSave will serve as a sounding board for the consortium, focusing on the applicability, usability, and enhancement of data accessibility for financial institutions and service providers in the energy efficiency market. EnerSave will actively contribute across various work packages throughout the project.
People involved: Csaba de Csiky, Alexandra Hedesiu
More information: www.enersavecap.com
EUROPEAN BUILDING AUTOMATION CONTROLS ASSOCIATION
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Role in the project: Advocacy and Standardisation
About: The European Building Automation and Controls Association (eu.bac) represents the interests of the manufacturers in the field of building automation and controls. As the voice of the industry, we advocate for policies advancing innovation in energy efficiency, smart building technologies and the health and comfort of building users. Our vision is a world where everyone lives in buildings that are smart, decarbonised, and efficient. In addition, eu.bac deals with technical issues of the sector and standardization. Finally, through eu.bac Cert, we certify products such as room controllers ensuring their contribution to enhancing the energy efficiency of buildings.
Our Mission: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve global climate objectives. Boosting the digital transformation of building infrastructure and fostering economic growth and employment. Empowering occupants, building owners and operators to cut energy costs while improving comfort and well-being. Tracking energy poverty by facilitating the access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable technology.
Responsibility: eu.bac’s primary responsibilities for the OpenBEP4EU project include: Standardizing On-Site EPC Inspections: Contributing expertise in building automation and control systems (BACS) to refine and harmonize energy performance certificate (EPC) assessment processes across member states. Tool Development: Assisting in creating compliance checklists and standardized procedures to improve the reliability and usability of EPCs. Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as a liaison to promote the project outcomes among industry stakeholders, policymakers, and regulatory bodies. Technical Contribution: Providing insights and data related to BACS integration to support the development of the EU Kernel EPC Engine and the Sustainable Design Data Hub.
People involved: Gusts Kossovics (Managing Director), Chloe Walsh (Project Manager), Ciarán O’Regan (Policy & Communications)
More information: www.eubac.org
EUROPEAN GREEN CITIES
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Role in the project: Communication and Dissemination
About: European Green Cities is a non-profit organisation that strive to help alleviate the climate crisis by developing CO2-neutral cities and neighborhoods across Europe. We help municipalities and citizen-organizations to develop innovation projects, facilitate stakeholder processes, carry out analysis, implement best practice, train in sustainable urban development and disseminate. We initiate new project proposals and EU-applications, and help put the team of partners, cities, organisations, companies and consultants together. European Green Cities also manages a network of cities to ensure collaboration and share knowledge across borders.
Responsibility: EGC, as organisation expert in Dissemination & Communication, will act as OpenBEP4EU s D&G manager, leading the organisation of activities & events to disseminate and communicate the project results. Among these activities, EGC will deliver the Dissemination and Communication Plan (DCP) describing dissemination & communication strategy, activities and implementation instruments.
People involved:
Elsebeth Terkelsen
Vickie Aagesen
More information: greencities.eu
FEDERATION EUROPEENNE DES SERVICESEN
EFFICACITE ET INTELLIGENCE ENERGETIQUE
Location: Belgium
Role in the project: Represent and express ESCO’s views and needs with regards to the OpenBEP4EU project.
About: EFIEES (the European Federation for Intelligent Energy Efficiency Services) is a Brussels-based European association, that represents at EU level private energy service companies (ESCOs) and their national associations. EFIEES’ members are located in 9 EU countries and represent over 100.000 professionals committed to the design and implementation of energy efficiency measures in public and private buildings, industrial facilities, as well as to the efficient operation of district heating & cooling networks.
Responsibility: EFIEES will represent ESCOS in the project and be engaged in the following tasks: promote methodologies for primary benefits and co-benefits), set up of EPC support team, promote EPC uptake, improve data accessibility (for services providers), publicity and communication strategy implementation, communication & dissemination of projects’ results and Knowledge transfer, policy recommendations.
People involved: Valérie Plainemaison and Eline Blanchard
More information: www.efiees.eu