Financing: the key to unlocking home renovations?

Consumer reality check report: how best to ensure support reaches consumers that need it

Financing instruments such as grants or loans exist to help consumers renovate their homes to make them more energy efficient as well as more affordable, healthier, and comfortable. Yet, administrative hurdles and complex procedures often discourage or prevent households from doing so. Moreover, financial support is often insufficient or out of reach for many consumers.

This report synthesises insights and assessments of 14 national consumer organisations across Europe on financing instruments for consumers in the energy sector.