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Brand new guidebook on how to set up an energy community
The energy transition needs you!
Are you thinking about setting up an energy community, but you’re not sure where to start? Do you already have a group and are wondering […]
Huge success of the first EUCF call raises expectations for support to local sustainable energy
Local authorities submitted a total of 257 applications to get funding for the development of their sustainable energy investment plans from the European City Facility (EUCF).
Local authorities from all over the EU and the UK took part in the 1st ever EUCF call for applications, that closed on 2 October. […]
Drinking from a firehose
The success of the EU’s Green Deal and national recovery plans hinge on cities – but they are not at the table
Look out your window and make a mental note of what you see: a road, footpath, parked cars, maybe a park, trees, a rubbish bin, […]
Community Power for the Renovation Wave
What role for city-citizens cooperation in energy efficiency interventions?
When thinking about energy efficiency and renovation, energy communities might not be the first option that comes to mind. However, citizens (as prosumers or members […]
Urban transition-makers in Brest
Brest Métropole gets ready to work with citizens for the energy, climate and societal transition
The metropolitan government of Brest is getting ready to organise a first major event dedicated to the involvement of local players and citizens in the […]
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Community Energy
A practical guide to reclaiming power
The energy transition needs you Welcome to your community energy handbook. This is your go-to guide, packed with instructions, practical tips and resources, to build […]
The Final National Energy and Climate Plans
EU countries still largely fail to acknowledge local authorities' key role
This report has verified to which extent the key role of local authorities was better reflected in the final National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), compared to the draft NECPs in 2019. We also provide recommendations on how EU countries should improve the acknowledgment of local authorities’ key role in their NECPs, in particular when updating their plans in 2023/24.
Workbook for urban transition makers
collaborative analytical tools to support sustainability transition in cities
TOMORROW’s Workbook for urban transition makers is a collection of collaborative analytical tools for change makers willing to contribute to sustainability transition in cities. More […]
ENERGY TRANSITION STUDY TOURS
Plan a thematic sightseeing with your colleagues through any of our member cities to get equipped with new strategic ideas for your own city. We prepare tailor-made programmes based on your expectations on whom to meet, what to see and learn. Energy Cities’ broad knowledge of European local actions and its network of players built over the last 30 years enables us to organise the perfect trip for your delegation of public servants or elected people.
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Planting the seeds for citizen energy in difficult times
Interview with Dimos Ispikoudis, City of Komotini
Since 2018, a new Greek legislation allows local authorities to be an energy producer. In this episode, we’ll have a look at how much this […]
Small Talk with the Mayor – EUSEW 2020
Series of video meetings of our CoM East Country Experts with the Covenant community in the Eastern Partnership region
This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Covenant of Mayors Office in Eastern Europe and South Caucasus celebrated the European Sustainable Energy Week 2020 […]
