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

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
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25 Jun - 26 Jun

workshop

Getafe, Spain

Scalable Cities Roadshow P2P Event in Getafe, Spain – How to scale Energy Communities: financing and innovation to guarantee the Right to Energy

This P2P will explore how community-led energy initiatives can support the right to energy, drive the energy transition, and be scaled up across cities. We’ll […]

26 Jun

conference

Ixelles, Belgium

From shore to sea: public participation and community engagement in offshore wind 

A nature-inclusive transition to renewable energy at sea is essential to address the climate and biodiversity crises. The success of this transition hinges on effective public […]

26 Jun

webinar
SAPHEA Webinar: How to integrate Geothermal Energy into local heating and cooling planning?

Heating and cooling (H&C) planning is about to become mandatory across EU soon, at least for municipalities with more than 45 000 inhabitants (recast EED 2023). […]

27 Jun

webinar
Impact & trust: Co-designing energy communities with vulnerable households

How can local energy communities become credible and trusted players in fighting energy poverty? Pilot experiences from Belgium and Italy. Moderation: Marine Cornelis, Next Energy […]

14 Jul - 15 Jul

workshop

Athens, Greece

Scalable Cities Roadshow P2P Event in Nea Smyrni and Kifisia (Athens), Greece – Nature, mobility, and urban sustainability: European cities towards Climate Neutrality

This in-person event will focus on scaling up energy communities as a key tool to guarantee the right to energy and enable a fair, inclusive […]

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Bring the Espresso Community energy course to your target group!

Bring the Espresso Community energy course to your target group!

New self-paced e-learning course for future national trainers

Renewables
Community energy

24/06/2025

This new self-paced e-learning course is designed specifically for people like you, from national organisations, who are passionate about community energy and convinced that local […]
News
Who should lead the way now?

Who should lead the way now?

Policy Op-ed

European policies
Multilevel Governance
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

19/06/2025

The transition is underway across our regions. Yet, it feels somewhat like a motor in reverse. For decades, European policies have raised ambition, set precise […]
Publications
Many levels, one voice: Co-creating climate and energy policy in the EU

Many levels, one voice: Co-creating climate and energy policy in the EU

NECPlatform final report

Finance & Divest
Multilevel Governance
Local governance

17/06/2025

As discussions on the next MFF continue, the role of multilevel governance remains key. The "Many Levels, One Voice" publication offers practical insights and examples from across member states on how to organise inclusive climate and energy dialogues involving diverse stakeholders
News
How cities can promote solar energy among their residents

How cities can promote solar energy among their residents

Get ready for Solar Day with some inspiring solutions to local challenges!

Renewables
Fossil-free cities
Community energy

17/06/2025

Did you know that by 2030 solar is expected to become the biggest renewable energy source in the world? Or that between 2010 and today, […]
News
Ensuring healthy and local food for all

Ensuring healthy and local food for all

From citizens’ assemblies to concrete support for young farmers, Namur is carrying out several initiatives to foster a sustainable food system.

Sustainable food systems
Citizen engagement
Local governments
Food systems & Land use policies HUB
Food systems

12/06/2025

Namur is the picturesque capital of Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium. This Energy Cities member is well known for its hilltop Citadel and its […]