Portugal's Energy Transition: Between Funding and Participation (eco.sapo.pt)

• Only 51.63% of 232,447 applications approved in Portugal's building retrofit subsidy program
• Rejections largely due to administrative errors, not technical feasibility
• Authors propose volunteer-led capacitation, facilitation, and mobilization

"Despite strong energy efficiency laws, Portugal's 'Edifícios Mais Sustentáveis' program approved only 51.63% of 232,447 applications, mostly due to administrative errors. The authors argue for energy literacy and volunteer-led support to make the transition more inclusive."