The team behind ShiftUp has been active in EU research projects since 2020 and has extensive experience in demand aggregation for energy transition initiatives in Europe.

Research projects

New pathways of demand aggregation

Development of new processes and testing on a large scale

LIFE Street HP Reno

2023-2026 (ongoing)

The project is driving the large-scale expansion of heat pumps through a serial installation process together with local craftsmen. The focus is on close cooperation with local authorities as providers of trust. Pilot projects are being developed in Germany, France and Italy.

LIFE AREC Reno

2025-2028 (ongoing)

AREC will enable deep renovation at neighbourhood level by pooling demand, creating standards, improving cooperation between suppliers and developing financial instruments. The consortium consists of transformers from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and Ireland.

LIFE Renew-It

2025-2028 (ongoing)

The project will support movements for the collective self-renovation of multi-storey buildings in vulnerable neighbourhoods. The consortium consists of actors from Latvia, Spain, France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Transform-ER

2024-2026 (ongoing)

Transform-ER, funded by Innovate UK, tackles retrofit barriers to enable 1 million home upgrades per year by 2030. Industry leaders create a scalable, cost-effective retrofit model for social landlords, delivering healthy, energy-efficient, and comfortable homes residents love.

Interreg NSR Stronghouse

2014-2023 (completed)

The Stronghouse vision aimed to motivate and empower homeowners to renovate their homes for energy efficiency. The 26 partners from 6 countries supported homeowners on their journey from initial interest to planning, financing and commissioning an energy renovation.