THE SEFA
DELIVERY ARCHITECTURE
Connecting policy, delivery and finance for building decarbonisation.
A shared framework to turn climate and housing ambitions into scalable renovation programmes, investment-ready projects and measurable benefits for people and communities.
FROM AMBITION ΤΟ DELIVERY
Bringing the elements of successful renovation together
Delivering building decarbonisation at scale takes coordinated action. Policy priorities, project preparation, delivery capacity and finance all need to work together.
The SEFA Delivery Architecture connects these elements through five complementary functions. It helps public authorities, housing providers, delivery organisations and investors build a shared understanding of what programmes need to succeed, who needs to be involved and how to move forward.
Designed to adapt to national, regional and local contexts, the framework supports renovation across public, residential and commercial buildings.
THE FIVE FUNCTIONS
Each function strengthens the next, helping organisations address barriers, manage risks and create the conditions for investment and implementation.
STAGE 1
Strategic Alignment
Establish a shared direction.
Connect policy priorities and stakeholder ambitions around clear objectives, long-term commitments and a supportive regulatory environment. Give delivery partners and investors the confidence to plan ahead.
STAGE 2
PROGRAM DESIGN
Turn priorities into investable programmes.
Identify renovation opportunities, prepare projects and group buildings into portfolios. Combine technical preparation with financial planning to create clear, credible pipelines and reduce the cost of delivering individual projects.
STAGE 3
DELIVERY STRUCTURES
Put the right arrangements in place.
Define responsibilities, coordinate partners and establish procurement and contractual approaches that support implementation. Connect public authorities, energy service companies, contractors and technology providers around a practical delivery model.
STAGE 4
FINANCE ENABLEMENT
Connect programmes with suitable capital.
Engage financial partners to align programme structures with investment requirements. Bring together public and private finance, with appropriate risk sharing, to support delivery and long-term growth.
STAGE 5
OUTCOMES
Measure performance and strengthen future delivery.
Monitor and verify energy savings, emissions reductions, financial performance and benefits for building users. Use reliable evidence to build trust, demonstrate value and improve programmes over time.
EXPLORE THE
ARCHITECTURE
HOW THE ARCHITECTURE WORKS
Explore how the five functions connect, from establishing policy certainty and preparing projects to mobilising finance and verifying results. Understand how decisions at each stage influence delivery and investment.
APPLYING THE ARCHITECTURE
Consider the framework in the context of your organisation, partnership or renovation programme. Identify existing strengths, gaps in capacity and opportunities for collaboration, then adapt the approach to local needs and market conditions.
SUPPORTING Tool
Practical resources to support delivery
Explore tools and approaches that support clear contractual arrangements, credible performance measurement and greater confidence between project partners.
Standardised Energy Performance Contract
Explore a contractual framework for defining responsibilities, setting performance expectations and linking building improvements to energy savings.
GEAR-UP METHODOLOGY
Discover an approach to measuring and verifying avoided energy use, helping building owners, energy service providers and financiers understand the value of energy savings.
CONNECT AMBITION WITH DELIVERY
Whether you shape policy, manage buildings, deliver projects or provide finance, your expertise has a place in the delivery process.
Explore the framework and connect with SEFA’s ecosystem to help turn shared objectives into programmes that deliver lasting value.