Community-led energy for massive renewable production
Providing cities with tools to increase their locally-owned renewable energy production.
Hub coordinator
Sara Giovannini
Communications, EU Policy & Overall Coordination
Upcoming events All events
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 […]
Cities and citizens for the win – learning from new dream teams for energy communities
Municipalities are key actors in empowering citizens in the energy transition and in the development of energy communities across Europe. At the same time, citizens […]
Solar Cities: Above and beyond rooftops
Cities are at the forefront of the energy transition. With three-fourths of the European population leaving in urban areas, the bulk of energy consumption is happening […]
Local authorities supporting energy communities: Sharing experience on citizen engagement
Participatory workshop organised by the LIFE_LETsGO4Climate project. REScoop.eu, Energy Cities and Centre Val-de-Loire Region are inviting you to a round table session on citizen engagement. […]
Inclusive energy services to fight energy poverty and empower citizens
Capacity-building for municipal energy entrepreneurs with a social purpose The event goes from 9:00-12:00 and will be followed by a little networking lunch! Why this workshop? […]
Let’s have a (climate-)friendly drink together in Brussels!
Reserved for Energy Cities’ members and partners. As part of our partnership with ACR+, this invitation is extended to ACR+ members. On the occasion of […]
EUSEW 2023 Community-proofing the EU energy system
Community-proofing the EU’s energy system by re-balancing roles and resources EU Sustainable Energy Week: Panel discussion from 4:30 to 6 pm The objective of this […]
Community Solar Serbia
Two EU funded projects (SCCALE 203050 and Balkan Solar Roofs) have combined to ensure a 2 day peer-to-peer lab connecting citymakers and their civil society […]
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 […]
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy08/06/2023
Energy Communities in the spotlight
19-21 June: events in Brussels focusing on locally-driven energy
31/05/2023
Get ready for the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2023
Events & networking opportunities you should not miss!
30/05/2023
“These days banks are much more confident with renewable energy projects.”
Interview with Ronald Korpershoek (Rabobank) and Jim Williame (Ecopower)
24/05/2023
Projects All projects
SSH CENTRE EU
Social Sciences and Humanities for Climate, Energy aNd Transport Research Excellence
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
We support cities and citizens in creating their energy community.
Developing support mechanisms for energy communities and citizen-led initiatives in sustainable energy
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
Campaigning and training for the production of community-owned energy in the Balkans
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 […]
