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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bad landlords and vacant homes: how Utrecht is tackling the housing crisis
Interview with Dennis de Vries, Alderman at City of Utrecht
12/11/2025
Fossil-free cities
Community energy04/11/2025
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
Fair economies03/11/2025
WHATSEUp? 27 National plans for the next EU Budget
A worrying proposition to renationalise and weaken the EU cohesion policy
Local governance
Food systems29/10/2025
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
