Energy cities hubs
The Energy Cities Hubs are our community spaces to activate, empower and inspire local leaders towards a climate-neutral Europe
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The MFF & You: negotiating with your ministries
Join us to discover what is being discussed in the different Member States, hearing testimonials from local authorities across Europe on the current negotiations in their countries. Share your ideas and gain inspiration to define your demands in your country for European funds to be channelled as effectively as possible to the local level.
European Conference on City Energy
This European conference brings together mayors, councillors, city professionals, energy experts, policy makers and stakeholders from across Europe to discuss strategies and to ensure the […]
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 […]
Climate budget training for local authorities
Would you like to introduce climate budgeting practices in your city, exchange with peers to build professional contacts, and boost local climate actions? Welcome to […]
Grafting cities 2026 “nurturing the cities’ roots”
Energy Cities Annual Forum is the flagship event of the organisation, and it is hosted every year by a different member. The event became the […]
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, […]
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 […]
Climate budget training for local authorities
Would you like to introduce climate budgeting practices in your city, exchange with peers to build professional contacts, and boost local climate actions? Welcome to […]
WaterWarmth Live Event: On the way to sustainable heating!
After more than 3 years of working on aquathermal energy with WaterWarmth, it is time to share what we have achieved with the project and […]
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 […]
In Utrecht, citizens build their future heating solutions
To design fossil-free heating solutions, the municipality supports the emergence of Local Energy Communities at the district level.
Community energy25/02/2026
€31 Billion of local investment in the energy transition: a funding model that works
Why Europe must scale up cascade funding for cities in the next EU Budget
Local governance25/02/2026
Four years of war: what Ukrainian cities’ resilience teaches us
Cities in Ukraine are showing Europe that renewable, decentralised energy is the key to security
Fossil-free cities24/02/2026
Energy Cities’ Annual Forum 2026 programme unveiled: nurturing the roots for a better future
Discover what this new edition of Grafting Cities will offer
Food systems
Fair economies04/02/2026
“Since our services are free of charge, the funding from the region and local governments is crucial.”
Interview with Didier van Severen, General Manager of Homegrade - the One-Stop Shop of Brussels-Capital Region
03/02/2026
