The EU finally has a plan to electrify Europe – it'll need local authorities to make it happen

Annual Forum 2026: “We must reconnect with one another, with our communities” 

Europe’s energy independence must be powered by local, fossil-free flexibility 

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The Energy Cities Hubs are our community spaces to activate, empower and inspire local leaders towards a climate-neutral Europe

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17 Sep - 20 Sep

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Armenia

MitOst Festival: Democratic Resilience in Practice: Civil Society Between Transformation and Uncertainty

The MitOst Festival 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of MitOst. The Festival takes place at an important moment for the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe. […]

15 Oct

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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 […]

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Urban planning and education – A key ingredient for cool cities

Urban planning and education – A key ingredient for cool cities

From local planning gaps to smart heat pump solutions, cities are advancing integrated approaches to cooling despite limited national support.

Heating & Cooling
Quality of life
Decarbonisation
Climate neutrality
Fossil-free cities HUB
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Fossil-free cities

15/04/2026

On 9th April, Energy Cities organised a new session of its Community of Practice on sustainable cooling, with a clear goal: to discuss the challenge of creating livable cities in a hotter climate.  In 2025, two initial sessions were held, and the insights gathered were integrated into a Policy Paper titled “How Are Cities Answering the Call for Fossil-Free Cooling?” The […]
News
European cities step up as record heatwaves highlight urgent need for climate adaptation

European cities step up as record heatwaves highlight urgent need for climate adaptation

The Covenant of Mayors' Cities Refresh campaign brings together cities in their efforts to tackle extreme heat

Resilience
Climate adaptation
Urban cooling
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Fair economies

22/07/2025

As extreme heat stifles Europe, people living in cities are amongst those who suffer the most. Local governments across Europe are acting faced with this threat, rethinking their cities and putting in place clear protocols to protect their populations.
News
Keeping cool in the Sardinian mountains – energy communities pave the way towards energy democracy

Keeping cool in the Sardinian mountains – energy communities pave the way towards energy democracy

This is how a family in rural Sardinia keeps cool without breaking the bank

Heating & Cooling
Energy democracy
Quality of life
Urban cooling
Community energy

18/07/2025

When Mirella Sanna and Salvatore Berria arrived on this side of the mountain there was nothing. The orchards and grapevines were all planted by them. […]
Advocacy
How are cities responding to the challenge of fossil-free cooling and rising heat?

How are cities responding to the challenge of fossil-free cooling and rising heat?

Discover how European cities are dealing with the increased need of cooling while moving on the decarbonisation of their energy system

Heating & Cooling
Quality of life
Decarbonisation
Green spaces
Citizen engagement
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Fossil-free cities

03/07/2025

Imagine it’s a sweltering summer afternoon. You turn on the news and hear that yet another city has opened emergency cooling centers, offering residents a […]