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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 […]

27 May - 29 May

Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy

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. […]

27 May - 28 May

Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuania

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 […]

08 Jun

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.

09 Jun - 11 Jun

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 […]

09 Jun

Brussels, Belgium

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 […]

10 Jun

Mundo Madou, Avenue des Arts, Brussels, Belgium

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 […]

11 Jun - 12 Jun

Albertville, France

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 […]

17 Sep - 20 Sep

Armenia

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

The MitOst Festival 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of MitOst, and we’re proud to be organizing this year’s Festival with our partners from Armenia and […]

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Advocacy
WhatsEUp? The Parliament supports local authorities’ requests, but the job is not finished

WhatsEUp? The Parliament supports local authorities’ requests, but the job is not finished

While the overall alignment in the interim report, some fundamental changes are still needed. And the Council must approve them

07/05/2026

The Parliament approved its interim report on the EU budget, choosing its negotiating position, welcoming several Local Alliance’s requests. Will the Council do the same?
News
Annual Forum 2026: “We must reconnect with one another, with our communities” 

04/05/2026

On 28, 29, 30 April, our member since 2007, Guimarães, hosted about 300 of our members and partners to share experiences and forge new partnerships.  
News
Love me tender

Love me tender

Valencia's groundbreaking public procurement approach benefitting energy communities

28/04/2026

A recent UK analysis warns that the Iran conflict could cost households over EUR 550. Municipalities across Europe are searching for innovative ways to provide affordable energy solutions. The City of Valencia, Spain, offers a pioneering model that not only speeds up renewables installations but also ensures that the most vulnerable are included in the process.
Interviews
Feeding the city: follow Albertville in France

Feeding the city: follow Albertville in France

Interview with food expert Dorothée Meyer, Alysère

23/04/2026

Food is our everyday fuel and we often don’t really know in detail how it has come to our plate. In our Energy Cities network, many cities are figuring out healthy and local food can be provided to everyone and how to grow awareness around it. Albertville in the French Alps is one of those cities.
Media
Warm homes, lower bills, stronger EU: the power of citizen-led energy networks

15/04/2026

How can we all enjoy comfortable temperatures in our homes at a fair, affordable price? Locally produced renewable heating and cooling networks fight energy poverty, increase comfort, make our cities sustainable and the Union more energy independent and competitive in challenging times.