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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

webinar
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

webinar
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 […]

04 Nov - 05 Nov

conference

Rennes, France

What if time became a catalyst for transforming our regions?

Over these two days, Rennes invites you to explore how time policies contribute to making territories more resilient. Through a series of urban walks, let […]

09 Nov

webinar
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 […]

26 Nov - 27 Nov

conference

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

CLIMA Conference

Join us on 26–27 November 2026 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, for the final conference of CLIMABOROUGH, a pioneering European project dedicated to accelerating the transition […]

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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

Urban planning & Vision
Quality of life
Climate neutrality
Sufficiency
Fair economies

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

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Society
Energy poverty
Sufficiency
Housing
Fair economies

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

Urban planning & Vision
Quality of life
Policy measures
Sufficiency
Sobriety
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Fair economies

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.

Sufficiency
Fair economies

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

Urban planning & Vision
European policies
Quality of life
Decarbonisation
Society
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Fair economies

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 […]