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25 Jun - 26 Jun

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

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 […]

27 Jun

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

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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News
Who should lead the way now?

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 […]
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!

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, […]
Advocacy
How to deliver a Citizens’ Energy Package that’s fair & accessible to all

How to deliver a Citizens’ Energy Package that’s fair & accessible to all

Read the Community Power Coalition's asks to empower communities

10/06/2025

The Citizens’ Energy Package is a key opportunity to ensure that citizens and their local communities are the owners and direct beneficiaries of the energy […]
Interviews
Reducing thresholds for citizens to make energy democracy work

Reducing thresholds for citizens to make energy democracy work

Live podcast session with city makers and participation expert

03/06/2025

Tune in to the discussions around community engagement and also what role AI can or cannot play in participation and citizen engagement. In this episode you will see that cities and citizens are still somewhat searching for the right way towards energy democracy. It’s become increasingly important to go rethink how we govern, going back to the core: involving citizens in decision-making.
Media
Without cities and regions, the next EU budget is meaningless

20/05/2025

Joint Op Ed from Local Alliance Mayors: "The EU’s greatest challenges are also our local mandates".

Projects All projects

E2-CUTIES

E2-CUTIES

Engaged Energy Communities in Urban areas with Technology Integrated Energy Systems
E2-CUTIES

The overall objective of the E2-CUTIES project Achieving the EU’s decarbonisation ambitions requires a transition to a distributed energy system with the participation of citizens. […]

ACCU

ACCU

ACcelerate energy CommUnities via local solar energy storage and heat
ACCU

Achieving EU’s decarbonisation ambitions requires a transition to a distributed energy system with participation of citizens. Local energy communities (LECs) are an effective means of […]

SPARKLE

SPARKLE

Sustainable Planning And Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment
SPARKLE

SPARKLE – Sustainable Planning and Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment is a pioneering programme that will develop the capacities of over 600 Local and Regional Authorities […]

ESPON-TANDEM

ESPON-TANDEM

Territoral Analysis of Decentralised Energy Markets
ESPON-TANDEM

The objective of this European research project is to investigate the conditions and develop policy recommendations for an efficient and inclusive uptake of energy communities, […]