Pilot actions under this Objective aim to demonstrate that advanced ICT components and systems (e.g. smart metering, smart lighting, power electronics for integration and management of locally generated renewable energy sources, etc.) can contribute directly to reducing both waste of energy and water. For energy, savings on peak consumption and annual energy use of more than 15% should be demonstrated.

Rational and main features of Pilots
- The emphasis is on fostering innovation in services
- The goal is to implement and validate an ICT based innovative service under real conditions in a cluster of social houses.
- Preconditions for funding are: involvement of public authorities and availability of the water/energy infrastructures.

In addition:
- Demand-driven approach including in the consortium ICT providers, distribution network operators and housing corporations
- Defining specific and realistic quantified indicators
- Validation carried out in real life conditions, for a period of at least 1 year
- Providing socio-economic evidence for ICT investments in the field
- Complying with interoperability standards

Expected impact:
- Empowering end-users to play a central role in increasing energy
and water efficiency and CO2 emissions reduction.
- Enlarging the ICT market for services infrastructure

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