Reclaiming Europe's direction in 2026

A step closer to more affordable and sustainable housing in Europe 

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The Energy Cities Hubs are our community spaces to activate, empower and inspire local leaders towards a climate-neutral Europe

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

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12 Feb

webinar
The MFF & You: Shape the next EU Budget Proposal

This webinar organised by the Prospect Cube project will unpack what is at stake in the negotiations on the next EU budget and explore the potential impacts on local and regional authorities.

18 Mar - 19 Mar

Poreč, Croatia

From Renewables to Resilience: Building Stronger Communities and Cities

A thriving city is one where community wealth flourishes. For every euro invested in community energy projects, 2 to 8 euros are generated for local […]

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Workshop

Guimaraes, Portugal

A green transition for all: how to empower participatory governance for future-proof cities

Would you like to future-proof local governance to deliver stronger, more resilient climate strategies in your city? In the context of the SPARKLE learning programme, […]

05 May - 06 May

Workshop

Calenzano, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

When circular economy meets local climate strategies

How can the circular economy help your city achieve its local climate goals? In the context of the SPARKLE learning programme, join us in Tuscany […]

27 May - 28 May

Workshop

Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuania

Decarbonising buildings and energy districts for the benefit of all: how cities can drive the change

How can cities turn ambition into action on decarbonised buildings and districts? As a city, where do you start to become climate-neutral? Home renovation is a good […]

11 Jun - 12 Jun

Workshop

Albertville, France

Eat better, waste less, produce locally: developing sustainable food systems for resilient cities

How can cities design sustainable, local food systems that are resilient to climate change and accessible to all? Discover inspiring food system experiences and success stories […]

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Reclaiming Europe’s direction in 2026

Reclaiming Europe’s direction in 2026

What’s at stake in EU policy in 2026 and how we can put things right

European policies
EU funding
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

07/01/2026

Despite many setbacks in 2025, this year represents an opportunity to put Europe’s future back on the right course. Here are the EU policy battles to watch in 2026 and how Energy Cities will fight to keep Europe’s transition rooted in its communities.
Advocacy
A step closer to more affordable and sustainable housing in Europe 

A step closer to more affordable and sustainable housing in Europe 

Energy Cities’ welcomes the first ever European Affordable Housing Plan

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Society
Energy poverty
Sufficiency
Housing
Fair economies

18/12/2025

In a context where, according to the European Commission, between 2013 and 2024 house prices increased by more than 60% across the EU – outpacing household income […]
News
European technocracy on the horizon?

European technocracy on the horizon?

Policy Op-ed

18/12/2025

Brussels is still buzzing. After scoring points in the debate on the 2028–2034 Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF), the European Parliament is now dragging its feet […]
News
Boosting, connecting, decoding, and celebrating: Energy Cities’ 35th year has truly been a bit of all that.

Boosting, connecting, decoding, and celebrating: Energy Cities’ 35th year has truly been a bit of all that.

This year, Energy Cities turned 35. 35 years of commitment to supporting municipalities of all sizes and locations in going the extra mile towards climate neutrality.

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

17/12/2025

To give local authorities every possible card in hand, we boost their skills, connect them with peers, decode complex EU regulations to make them understandable and actionable at the local level, and celebrate the
News
Inside an Irish Local Energy Community: A new citizen energy journey

Inside an Irish Local Energy Community: A new citizen energy journey

When a citizens’ energy community is driving the transition toward net-zero emissions in partnership with its regional authority

Community energy
Community energy

17/12/2025

In Balbriggan (IE), a town located 35 kilometres north of Dublin City, a Local Energy Community (LEC) is beginning a new chapter in citizen-led climate action. Working with and for residents, this initiative aims to reshape how energy is produced, used, and shared at the community level.