ENTRANCE is an Horizon Europe project funded in 2025. The aim of ENTRANCE is to enable smart-grid-ready and decarbonized buildings through the integration of energy efficiency, flexibility, on-site renewables, mobility, empowerment of end-users, and interoperability between buildings and district heating and electricity grids.
The ambition of ENTRANCE is to develop and demonstrate solutions that promote building integration and active participation in the energy system and market through guaranteeing end-users’ comfort and empowerment while creating value for the economic actors of the energy landscape.
Through four core principles based on integrated technology, digitalization, user engagement, and performance-driven economics, ENTRANCE solutions will be demonstrated in relevant environments.
The ENTRANCE Vision
To fully enable the building sector’s transition, interoperability with energy carriers and non-energy services must improve. Buildings must evolve into active contributors to the energy system—ensuring reliability, resilience, and sustainability amid climate change, resource constraints, and emerging threats like cybersecurity and geopolitical challenges.
Our Approach
ENTRANCE is developing and demonstrating innovative solutions that make buildings smart-grid-ready and decarbonized by integrating:
✅ Energy efficiency and flexibility
✅ On-site renewables and mobility solutions
✅ User empowerment and engagement
✅ Interoperability with district heating and electricity grids