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ESCALATE Webinar Series “How are municipalities across Europe implementing Article 25 of the EED Recast on heating and cooling – and what comes next?”
Across Europe, local authorities are currently developing and rolling out heating and cooling (H&C) plans under the revised Energy Efficiency Directive. This workshop will highlight […]
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 […]
Delivering Europe’s Urban Climate Transition
Building on momentum from previous editions, The Cities Mission Conference 2026 prioritises practical support, stronger collaboration, and the enabling conditions cities need for systemic change. […]
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 […]
How can innovation help cities overcome crisis? Housing, energy and sustainability: The examples of Munich and Prague
The workshop will focus on cities interested in advancing the transition to climate-neutrality with insights from the ASCEND Lighthouse city of Munich and the Multiplier […]
The MFF & You: what the Parliament wants from the new EU budget
Join us for the next episode of our webinar series on the MFF. This time, we will join forces with the other networks of the Local Alliance. We will focus on what is the current state of the negotiations, the Parliament’s position in the negotiations, and the political cleavages between and with Council and Parliament.
Euroheat & Power Congress 2026
To achieve a fossil-free heating and cooling sector, district heating and cooling networks will need to supply at least 55% of Europe’s heat demand by […]
Citizens Energy Package: towards more secure and affordable energy
REScoop.eu, the European federation of energy communities, is organising an event at the European Parliament on the Citizens Energy Package, with the support of Energy […]
Peer-to-peer session – Tackling grid congestion: What can municipalities do to address grid congestion issues?
In this peer-to-peer session, we will explore concrete municipal actions and good practices that can prevent or mitigate congestion in local networks. Topics will include […]
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 […]
“One-Stop Shops implemented by public institutions will likely become the dominant model in Germany.”
Interview with Simone Raskob, Head of Department for Environment, Transport, and Sports for the city of Essen in Germany
Fossil-free cities14/04/2026
“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 step closer to more affordable and sustainable housing in Europe
Energy Cities’ welcomes the first ever European Affordable Housing Plan
Fair economies18/12/2025
Bad landlords and vacant homes: how Utrecht is tackling the housing crisis
Interview with Dennis de Vries, Alderman at City of Utrecht
Local governance12/11/2025
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
