Project MAI-HOME (Using Artificial Intelligence to address energy poverty and optimal CO2 emission reduction in homes)

This project will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fight energy poverty and carbon emissions from homes. But the project is not only looking for the solution in technology. The project also focuses on housing associations' investment policies and residents' behaviour. The Open University coordinates this Interreg project in which Dutch and Flemish parties (both Limburg, Noord-Brabant and Antwerp) work together.

Vulnerable target groups often live in poorly or moderately insulated homes. Tenants depend on the landlord for sustainability. When renovations are carried out, emissions turn out to be higher than expected, partly due to the tenant's housing behaviour. After renovation, residents are less motivated to save energy and consumption increases. In short: tackling energy poverty and CO₂ reduction requires more than renovation, policy or technology.