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

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03 Dec - 11 Dec

NetZeroCities Online Discussion Groups

NetZeroCities has recently launched the Online Discussion Groups : for cities from European and Associated countries to connect and exchange knowledge with Mission Cities, on concrete climate actions around […]

05 Dec

Budapest, Hungary

16th Citizens’ Energy Forum

The 16th Citizens Energy Forum will be co-organised by the European Commission and the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority.  It will engage a […]

18 Dec

Activate Your SECAP: Hands-on training on Energy Performance Contracting

Join us for Part II of the Covenant of Mayors ‘Activate your SECAP’ webinar series. We’ll explore Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) and how it empowers […]

21 Jan

Brussels, Belgium

Fossil-free cities: blending public and private expertise & finance to implement SECAPs

Meet and be inspired by cities that have set their public lighting, housing and district heating & cooling on a climate-neutral trajectory thanks to their […]

08 Apr - 10 Apr

Besançon, France

Energy Cities Annual Forum 2025

The city of Besançon, the place of birth of Energy Cities, will host our annual forum on the 8th, 9th and 10th April 2025. This […]

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Become the next host of Energy Cities’ Annual Forum!

04/12/2024

Applications are open to become 2026 or 2027’s host and make your city a referent in the green transition.
Interviews
“Housing, health, energy provisions: We need to connect a little bit more those things.”

“Housing, health, energy provisions: We need to connect a little bit more those things.”

Interview with Dr. Lucie Middlemiss and Beverley Searle, University of Leeds

04/12/2024

Since the energy crisis started a few years ago, we hear more often about energy or fuel poverty. But how often do we talk about the concrete challenges and also the coping strategies of the people affected by it? And what does it mean for people’s health when they live in very cold or very hot homes?
Advocacy
Powering communities: principles for a fair, sustainable Citizens’ Energy Package

Powering communities: principles for a fair, sustainable Citizens’ Energy Package

How to broaden participation and inclusion in the energy transition?

02/12/2024

Community energy projects are essential for driving a fair and just energy transition, offering a concrete way for citizens, communities, and SMEs to actively participate […]
Publications
Local Citizens’ Assemblies on Climate and Energy

Local Citizens’ Assemblies on Climate and Energy

Inspiring examples and takeaways from on-the-ground experiences of climate assemblies

29/11/2024

Learn from concrete experiences of local citizens' assemblies on climate, reinforcing public participation and enhancing policymaking.
News
Building energy communities in one of Italy’s most vulnerable regions

Building energy communities in one of Italy’s most vulnerable regions

Insights from Felipe Barocco, Modena Energy and Sustainability Agency

28/11/2024

In Campania, Italy, 200 households in social housing will soon have the opportunity to get their homes warm (or cool) and comfortable thanks to affordable renewable energy.