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24 Nov

Decarbonising heat through local planning: from methodologies to actions

How are local actors turning heat decarbonisation plans into action? Join speakers of CEDEC and Energy Cities, on 24 November, 12.30-14.00 CET, for a webinar exploring how cities, DSOs […]

25 Nov

Policymakers’ dialogues for Local Heating & Cooling Planning under the Energy Efficiency Directive recast Art.25 Transposition 

Join us on Tuesday, 25th November from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST for a workshop organised by the ESCALATE project. The workshop will be divided into […]

27 Nov

La Tricoterie, Rue Théodore Verhaegen, Brussels, Belgium

Advocacy Conference: Powering Up social energy –  Local journeys, European futures

Four cities from Belgium, Italy, Spain and Czech Republic will give us insights into how they designed energy services that are viable and inclusive. They […]

27 Nov

Webinar on clean energy transition

Atnaujinkime miestą (Amiestas) — the One-Stop-Shop for building renovation in Vilnius — invites municipalities, local authorities, and energy professionals to a free online webinar on […]

10 Dec

15/15 Mayors Energy Talk: Mechelen’s on its way for a fossil free heating

Mechelen is showing how cities can lead the heat transition. The city’s approach recently earned it the 2025 Covenant of Mayors Award, recognising its efforts to […]

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

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, […]

27 May - 28 May

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

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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Advocacy
What’s EUp? Competitiveness and clean energy top priority of the next EU long-term budget

What’s EUp? Competitiveness and clean energy top priority of the next EU long-term budget

But a territorial and place-based perspective is clearly missing

19/11/2025

Energy Cities takes a closer look at the "Competitiveness, Prosperity and Security" heading of the European Commission's proposal for the next EU long-term budget (MFF), and what it means for the local level.
News
Meet Guimarães, the host of Energy Cities Annual Forum 2026

Meet Guimarães, the host of Energy Cities Annual Forum 2026

The conference will be held under the theme 'Nurturing the roots'

17/11/2025

Awarded European Green Capital 2026, the city has shown its commitment to achieving continuous improvement regarding all sustainable challenges and developments.
Advocacy
Making the next EU Budget work for cities and regions

Making the next EU Budget work for cities and regions

The Local Alliance's 10-Point Action Plan

14/11/2025

The Local Alliance presents a 10 point action plan to ensure the EU budget delivers tangible results for people in every territory across Europe.
Interviews
Bad landlords and vacant homes: how Utrecht is tackling the housing crisis

Bad landlords and vacant homes: how Utrecht is tackling the housing crisis

Interview with Dennis de Vries, Alderman at City of Utrecht

12/11/2025

And paradoxically, at the same time, many cities register a growing number of real estate space that is empty and unused. How can we better match housing supply with demand? And how can public administrations regain control over the housing stock?
Media
Focus on impact to make cities greener

04/11/2025

City leaders are on the front lines of climate change. Bart Somers, mayor of the Belgian city of Mechelen, which won a prestigious award this year for its approach to energy and climate policy, shares his view on the power of local authorities to implement change.