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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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 […]
Join the discussion – Planning for resilient and cool cities
Energy Cities is coordinating a Community of Practice to discuss one important urban challenge: keeping our cities cool. With the climate crisis intensifying, demand for cooling solutions is on the rise, […]
Be.SHARE Project Kick-Off Event
In the presence of a keynote speaker, European and Regional officials, urban practitioners and EU networks, you will discover more on the project, meet all […]
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 […]
Affordable Housing Initiative Days
As the European Union launches its first-ever dedicated housing plan, the Affordable Housing Initiative European Partnership, coordinated by Housing Europe, provides a timely platform to […]
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 […]
Europe needs its cities if it wants to save democracy
Why the EU's sidelining of local governments dangerously undermines its fight against democratic backsliding
Local governance09/12/2025
Reducing thresholds for citizens to make energy democracy work
Live podcast session with city makers and participation expert
Community energy03/06/2025
Community energy for social housing in Mechelen
Discover the energy community of Otterbeek, nominated as finalist of the 2025 EUSEW Local Energy Action Award
Fair economies27/05/2025
Local Alliance puts forth concrete recommendations for an EU budget fit for future
The eight networks jointly published three papers calling for a better reform agenda, shared governance and a place-based approach to competitiveness
Fossil-free cities
Food systems06/05/2025
The importance of multilevel governance to promote collaborative decision-making and inclusiveness
Effectively setting up multilevel dialogue platforms
29/04/2025
