Citizen-Led Renovation (NAABER)

NAABER, a neighbourhood-based renovation programme delivered through the Citizen-Led Renovation (CLR) initiative, helps apartment associations and communities on the West Estonian islands prepare for comprehensive building renovation. It provides support throughout the process, from initial preparations to identifying suitable solutions.

In participating areas, the condition and energy efficiency of buildings are assessed, renovation solutions are developed, and their effects on energy consumption, indoor climate and costs are evaluated. Financial analyses cover the investment required, its payback period and available funding options.

The programme also supports cooperation within communities and provides technical advice and expert assistance. It helps participants make informed choices about heating systems, including district heating, heat pumps, pellet heating and hybrid solutions, as well as the use of renewable energy.

Information activities and training sessions are organised, and vulnerable households receive support in accessing grants. Where needed, assistance is also provided after renovation, including monitoring the results.

The programme funds renovation preparation, rather than construction work.

The programme is funded through the European Commission’s Citizen-Led Renovation (CLR) initiative and is led on the West Estonian islands by the Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA). Citizen-Led Renovation initiative · EISEA

Further information is available on the NAABER project website.

Project manager: Uku Loide
Email: uku@eisea.org