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18 Mar

Ghent, Belgium

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 […]

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 […]

31 Mar

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 […]

09 Apr

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, […]

22 Apr

Bruxelles Environnement - Leefmilieu Brussel, Avenue du Port 86C, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

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 […]

28 Apr - 30 Apr

Guimaraes, Portugal

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 […]

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, […]

05 May - 06 May

Calenzano, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

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 […]

07 May

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 […]

26 May

Antwerp, Belgium

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 […]

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“For anyone thinking about starting a One-Stop Shop, my biggest advice is: keep citizens at the heart of it from day one!”

“For anyone thinking about starting a One-Stop Shop, my biggest advice is: keep citizens at the heart of it from day one!”

Interview with Martina Nemčić, Programme Manager at KLIK Energy Cooperative and at the One-Stop Shop of the city of Križevci, Croatia

05/03/2026

A growing number of European cities and regions open local One-Stop Shops for home energy renovations which give access to ambitious, high quality, safe and […]
Advocacy
A step closer to more affordable and sustainable housing in Europe 

A step closer to more affordable and sustainable housing in Europe 

Energy Cities’ welcomes the first ever European Affordable Housing Plan

18/12/2025

In a context where, according to the European Commission, between 2013 and 2024 house prices increased by more than 60% across the EU – outpacing household income […]
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?
News
How to grant housing rights in the fast-growing Utrecht

How to grant housing rights in the fast-growing Utrecht

From vacancy ordinance to shared housing incentives, the city explains the set of measures implemented to tackle the housing crisis

03/11/2025

Energy Cities’ commitment to supporting municipalities in their green transition journey, while at the same time strengthening our democracies, has reached a new workstream in […]
News
Cities and regions, give your citizens a home renovation gift box.

21/10/2025

Do you want to give access to ambitious, high quality, safe and simple energy renovation to all your citizens? Do you want to boost your […]