Energy cities hubs

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

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05 Nov

SPARKLE Webinar

Join us on 5 November to learn more about the project learning offer and the Poreč School on Community Energy Do you want to learn […]

05 Nov - 06 Nov

Brussels, Belgium

Euroheat & Power Summit 2025

The Euroheat & Power Summit is Euroheat & Power’s high-level, not-to-be-missed policy event, offering key insights into EU legislation and emerging trends shaping Europe’s heating […]

13 Nov

The MFF & You : Shape the next EU Budget Proposal

Exclusive to Energy Cities’ Members Focusing on cities’ needs to act on climate, energy and democracy The European Commission has unveiled its proposal for the […]

19 Nov

15/15 Mayors Energy Talk: Mechelen’s on its way for a fossil free heating

Mechelen is showing how cities can lead the heat transition. The city’s approach recently earned it the 2025 Covenant of Mayors Award, recognising its efforts to […]

25 Nov

Policymakers’ dialogues for Local Heating & Cooling Planning under the Energy Efficiency Directive recast Art.25 Transposition 

Join us on Tuesday, 25th November from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST for a workshop organised by the ESCALATE project. The workshop will be divided into […]

27 Nov

La Tricoterie, Rue Théodore Verhaegen, Brussels, Belgium

Advocacy Conference: Powering Up social energy –  Local journeys, European futures

Four cities from Belgium, Italy, Spain and Czech Republic will give us insights into how they designed energy services that are viable and inclusive. They […]

18 Mar - 19 Mar

Poreč, Croatia

From Renewables to Resilience: Building Stronger Communities and Cities

A thriving city is one where community wealth flourishes. For every euro invested in community energy projects, 2 to 8 euros are generated for local […]

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Guimaraes, Portugal

A green transition for all: how to empower participatory governance for future-proof cities

Would you like to future-proof local governance to deliver stronger, more resilient climate strategies in your city? In the context of the SPARKLE learning programme, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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WHATSEUp? 27 National plans for the next EU Budget

WHATSEUp? 27 National plans for the next EU Budget

A worrying proposition to renationalise and weaken the EU cohesion policy

29/10/2025

Energy Cities breaks down what's in the National and Regional Partnership Plans proposed in the next MFF, the risks they pose, and why it matters for cities.
Interviews
How can smaller municipalities punch above their weight in the energy transition ?

How can smaller municipalities punch above their weight in the energy transition ?

Interview with Mayor Charalampos Liolios and his colleague Evangelia Zisopoulou, Domokos (Greece)

29/10/2025

In this episode we’re heading to Central Greece, to the municipality of Domokos. Domokos with its 9000 inhabitants won the Covenant of Mayors award for its very own "detox" project.
News
Zero Together: Dublin’s initiative to engage the local community in the green transition

Zero Together: Dublin’s initiative to engage the local community in the green transition

Learn from the Irish capital and discover more inspiring cases by enrolling in "Transition Management: a process for co-creating transformative change"

28/10/2025

At the end of the day, municipalities themselves are responsible for only 5 to 15% of their city’s emissions. A truly ambitious city is one […]
News
Putting food at the heart of local public debate

Putting food at the heart of local public debate

A collective of French NGOs shares 10 recommendations for a sustainable, high-quality alimentation for all

28/10/2025

In less than six months, French citizens will once again elect their local representatives. This pre-election period is an opportunity to put food at the […]
News
From local energy to cleaner heat: Ivry-sur-Seine’s journey

From local energy to cleaner heat: Ivry-sur-Seine’s journey

The French city is interconnecting renewable heat networks to achieve climate neutrality by 2050

27/10/2025

In the French city of Ivry-sur-Seine, located just south-east of Paris, the municipality has set an ambitious goal: to reach climate neutrality by 2050. Its strategy relies […]