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28 Sep

Prioritizing actions in SECAPs with SYNERGISE+: The experience of Valladolid

Local planning for energy and climate is essential for an effective implementation of the energy transition, climate mitigation and adaptation. The framework of the Covenant of […]

06 Oct

Heatwaves aren’t cool: How cities design cooler public spaces

Summer is almost over, and one of the things we’ll remember for sure is the unbearably hot temperatures across Europe. In addition to the climate […]

07 Oct

Energy Behaviour Forum Webinar 1: Why behavior change matters? Designing effective activities

Energy Behaviour Forum will be hosting a three-part webinar series on energy behavioural change in October. The series will look at the importance of behaviour […]

14 Oct

Webinar: A Journey into Citizen-led Energy Efficiency

The Energy Efficiency Directive has given Europe a roadmap to pursue our green transition objectives through the renovation of our homes and their thermal energy […]

14 Oct

Energy Behaviour Forum Webinar 2: Creating successful initiatives

Energy Behaviour Forum will be hosting a three-part webinar series on energy behavioural change in October. The series will look at the importance of behaviour […]

15 Oct

Commission européenne Bâtiment Charlemagne (CHAR), Rue de la Loi, Brussels, Belgium

EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026

The EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026 will place local leadership at the heart of Europe’s climate and energy transition.  Under the theme “Local Leaders for Affordable […]

21 Oct

Policy Meets Innovation – Webinar Academy Episode 1: Unlocking rapid decarbonisation in apartment blocks

Starting from October 21st the European Environmental Bureau will host monthly a webinar focusing on two innovative solutions to decarbonise heating and cooling pivoting around […]

27 Oct

Energy communities: how municipalities and local and regional energy agencies can help?

Today millions of EU households and businesses are facing another cost of living crisis, created by unstable, expensive, imported fossil fuels. Energy communities can be […]

28 Oct

Energy Behaviour Forum Webinar 3: Increasing impact – learning about monitoring, evaluation and P2P collaboration

Energy Behaviour Forum will be hosting a three-part webinar series on energy behavioural change in October. The series will look at the importance of behaviour […]

09 Nov

Members-only Autumn 2026 Matchmaking

A new edition of our members-only matchmaking will take place in November 2026. During this online session, we will present the latest calls for funding […]

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Advocacy
Sufficiency in the EU: where do we stand?

Sufficiency in the EU: where do we stand?

Discover the EU’s current strategy on sufficiency and get inspired by the example of other cities

09/09/2026

At a time marked by intertwined energy and social crises, using our planet’s finite resources wisely is the only viable path forward. Consuming more than […]
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 […]
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
The city of Križevci (HR) wins a New European Bauhaus Prize for transforming a former military dormitory into a housing cooperative

The city of Križevci (HR) wins a New European Bauhaus Prize for transforming a former military dormitory into a housing cooperative

This prize demonstrates how sufficiency measures can help cities like Križevci achieve their energy and climate goals.

14/10/2025

This prize celebrates sustainable and inclusive projects and will support Križevci in advancing its energy and climate goals.
Advocacy
Tackling the housing crisis for fairer, more liveable and resilient cities

Tackling the housing crisis for fairer, more liveable and resilient cities

5 recommendations by Energy Cities for a successful EU Affordable Housing plan

01/08/2025

Every day, local leaders witness the impact that the housing crisis has on their communities, from an increase in homelessness to the struggle – even […]