Inclusive energy renovations with social loans

Can social loans accelerate energy-efficient renovations in Belgium? This final session on inclusive energy renovations gives you the chance to learn from experts, explore barriers and contribute to building sustainable housing solutions.

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16/09/2025
14:00 - 17:00
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What to expect?

Over the course of 2025, the LIFE BE FREE consortium (The Shift, Embuild, Febelfin, VVSG, Wattson & IDEA Consult), in collaboration with the energy sector, is organising a series of sessions aimed at formulating recommendations for governments around three themes:

  • Renovation of the rental market
  • Social loans
  • District renovations

    Learn more about the challenges of energy transition in Belgium.

    Contribute to the search for innovative financing solutions to accelerate sustainable and inclusive renovation in Belgium.

The Programme

This session focuses on social credit loans. Together with professionals from various sectors, we will discuss the key questions below, with an eye toward practical solutions that promote sustainable, inclusive energy renovations for all.

    Who are the vulnerable target groups?

    How can alternative (micro)financing be structured and under what regulations?

    How do you define a government guarantee?

    How do you access pre-funding or an energy innovation fund?

    What energy savings are possible?

For whom?

Whether you want to share insights, gain useful knowledge or build valuable networks, this series welcomes anyone with an interest in financing energy innovation in Belgium: governments (local, regional & federal), the private sector, companies, academia, etc.

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