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29 Mar - 30 Mar

Valencia, Spain

From Positive Energy Districts to Climate Neutral Cities. How to scale up our technologies and solutions

Scalable Cities, an EU initiative part of the Smart Cities Marketplace, organises site visits to promote the exchange of best practices, policies and solutions between […]

30 Mar

Cities on the Frontline of the Energy Crisis: the Covenant of Mayors Europe 2023 Conference

The Covenant of Mayors EU Conference of 2023 will be an opportunity to reflect on local and regional governments' response to the energy crisis.

21 Apr

Study tour in Culemborg

Join us in Culemborg on 21th April 2023 and discover the local energy community utility company Thermo Bello and energy community Vrijstad Energie.  Thermo Bello […]

08 Jun - 11 Jun

Grenoble, France

Biennale des villes en transition

Let’s revolutionise tomorrow In 2022, Grenoble has been chosen to hold the title of Green Capital of Europe. It was a springboard year for a […]

21 Jun

Brussels, Belgium

Inclusive energy services to fight energy poverty and empower citizens

Capacity-building for municipal energy entrepreneurs with a social purpose Why this workshop? As the energy crisis touches more and more people, it becomes even more important […]

17 Oct - 19 Oct

Modena, Province of Modena, Italy

Energy Cities’ Annual Forum & General Meeting

A unique moment in the year to create new links, renew our priorities and build the foundations for higher ambitions and collaborations! Redesign of cities […]

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Support the target of “at least 45%” renewable energy for 2030: lead the charge for a safe, sustainable and affordable energy future

24/03/2023

Together with business leaders, city and citizen networks, NGOs and renewable energy associations, Energy Cities called on the negotiators of the Renewable Energy Directive, to […]
Advocacy
Commission’s Electricity Market Design proposal mainstreams energy sharing while disregarding  local ownership of renewables

Commission’s Electricity Market Design proposal mainstreams energy sharing while disregarding  local ownership of renewables

Joint press release on the Commission's proposal for the reform of the EU energy market

15/03/2023

Yesterday, the European Commission published its legislative proposal to revise the EU’s Electricity Market Design. These revisions are intended to address the acute impacts of […]
News
Thermo Bello, more than community heat

Thermo Bello, more than community heat

Learn more about this district heating cooperative and join us in Culemborg for a study tour

15/03/2023

While most energy communities are active in the production of electricity, heating is an area holding a lot of potential, even if it requires higher […]
Advocacy
Yes to 45% – or higher – renewable energy by 2030

Yes to 45% – or higher – renewable energy by 2030

The Council of the European Union should review their current target to keep Europe on the path for 1.5°C

28/02/2023

On the 29th of March,  EU ministers are expected to negotiate with the European Parliament and the Commission on the EU renewable energy target for […]
News
Community energy espresso training

Community energy espresso training

4 hands-on modules for local governments to level up their city-citizen collaborations!

22/02/2023

Espresso [uh·spreh·sow]: A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.  Get your dose of community energy knowledge […]

Projects All projects

SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE EU

Social Sciences and Humanities for Climate, Energy aNd Transport Research Excellence
SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE is a Horizon Europe project representing the cross-European Centre of Research Excellence for Climate-Energy-Mobility Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH). The project will engage […]

LIFE LOOP – Local Ownership Of Power

LIFE LOOP – Local Ownership Of Power

We support cities and citizens in creating their energy community.
LIFE LOOP – Local Ownership Of Power

Developing support mechanisms for energy communities and citizen-led initiatives in sustainable energy

Energy Communities Repository

Launched by the European Commission, the Energy Communities Repository aims to support and monitor energy communities’ activities across Europe, within the framework of a just […]

Balkan Solar Roofs

Balkan Solar Roofs

Campaigning and training for the production of community-owned energy in the Balkans
Balkan Solar Roofs

This ambitious project will empower three city administrations to enable and inspire 500 new solar roof installations by 2024. The three participating cities are Poreč […]