4) The conclusions of the conducted interviews have been compiled in a document International Overview of current practices. The document is a work in progress and will be supplemented with conclusions obtained from the meetings of the NFG (National Focus Groups).

5) The first NFG meeting was held as part of the Annual Summer Workshop (July 6, 2022), where all GBC activities were introduced, and participants had the opportunity to discuss topics related to decarbonizing the construction sector (within the Building Life project) and the challenges of energy renovation in multi-residential buildings (within the Retrofit HUB project).

Participants, GBC members, and partners reached a consensus on the importance of educating co-owners and building managers. Some emphasized that building managers should have greater responsibilities in management, while others highlighted the challenges related to renovation subsidies and issues associated with private ownership that slow down renovation efforts. Additionally, participants recognized the need for making renovation a legal obligation and emphasized the importance of addressing the issue of energy poverty, with some participants mentioning that the ministry has initiated a pilot project for citizens at risk of energy poverty. During the meeting, it was underscored that there is a requirement for educating experts, energy renovation designers, and contractors in the implementation of sustainable technical solutions and renewable energy sources (RES).