Analysis of the Energy Efficiency Market in the Greek Building Sector

Modern societies demand high levels of power and energy. Even though energy efficiency technologies have advanced drastically, energy consumption in buildings keeps increasing. The analysis of the current situation, while also identifying the main barriers and difficulties that policymakers and energy efficiency professionals are facing, is crucial to developing a feasible plan for increasing energy efficiency measures in the building sector. The aim of this study is to analyze the energy efficiency situation in the Greek building stock by utilizing a consultation approach based on a dedicated online survey involving highly relevant stakeholders, gathering their input and depicting it in statistical results. The analysis focuses on identifying links between the energy efficiency performance of buildings and their value in the real estate market and evaluating the added value of implementing energy efficiency investments in the building sector, through illustrating the Greek stakeholders’ behaviour. The main challenge that emerged is to ensure the necessary consultation with financial institutional bodies, investors, market actors and energy efficiency and real estate professionals.