Community-led energy for massive renewable production

Providing cities with tools to increase their locally-owned renewable energy production.

what are the hubs ?

We, at Energy Cities, are driven by a desire to strengthen the role and skills of local governments. The hubs are the community spaces that help us achieving our target impacts and goals by:

  • activating local leaders to deliver living spaces that are accessible to everyone
  • empowering local communities to decide on their own future
  • inspiring a learning community of cities engaged in future proofing their economies

join the hubs !

Our members are diverse cities and local organisations.
Hubs membership is totally free!

There are no conditions to join other than the ambition and the commitment to share experiences.

Register here

Hub coordinator

Sara Giovannini
Sara Giovannini
Communications, EU Policy & Overall Coordination

About the hub

Are you looking to boost your city’s energy transition while engaging the local population as much as possible and improving the local economy? Do you want a more resilient energy system that can alleviate energy poverty? Then the Community Energy Hub is for you!

People, local authorities and entrepreneurs can be socially responsible energy producers and distributors.

Through sharing best practice and new narratives, we will inspire cities to collaborate with citizens to develop community energy partnerships and projects, maximizing energy security and social equity.

Upcoming events All events

08 Apr - 10 Apr

conference

Besançon, France

Energy Cities Annual Forum 2025

The city of Besançon, the place of birth of Energy Cities, will host our annual forum on the 8th, 9th and 10th April 2025. This […]

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Collaborating for 100% renewable cities

Collaborating for 100% renewable cities

Discover innovative partnerships to develop renewable energy in cities and towns at our Annual Forum in Besançon.

Participative governance
Energy efficiency & Buildings
Heating & Cooling
Renewables
Quality of life
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Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy

21/02/2025

In recent years, cities have taken significant steps to become more resilient, particularly in the way they are transforming their energy use.  This transition to […]
Publications
Empowering local leadership for a sustainable future

Empowering local leadership for a sustainable future

Energy Cities' 2024 Impact Report

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

06/02/2025

2024, turbulent times. For several Member States in the European Union, elections have brought difficult coalition negotiations to form governments. At European level, the Parliament is […]
News
Baby I know, that’s that me Espresso

Baby I know, that’s that me Espresso

Participative governance
Renewables
Community energy

04/02/2025

While one produced a mega-hit called "Espresso" getting you into an unstoppable summer mood, the other one (us) has got this irresistible Espresso training that wants you to learn more (and more and more) about sun, wind and other forms of community energy. The good news is that you don't need to wait for Summer to get your shot of caffeine! Several new Espresso courses are to be launched in the next months.
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Energy Cities Annual Forum 2025: secure your ticket and get ready for three inspiring days

Energy Cities Annual Forum 2025: secure your ticket and get ready for three inspiring days

Registrations are open

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

03/02/2025

Registrations are open so you can secure your spot and start preparing your trip to Besançon.
News
A 2025 focused on resilience

A 2025 focused on resilience

How we aim to shape EU policy landscape in 2025 for resilient local communities

Heating & Cooling
Renewables
Resilience
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

29/01/2025

Cities, towns and villages are faced with increasing crises every day. Floods, forest fires, heat waves and droughts are multiplying, adding on to ongoing (and […]

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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, […]

ENERCOM Facility

The EU Energy Communities Facility
ENERCOM Facility

The EU ECF will be designed to provide direct support to energy communities that are compliant with the definition of “Renewable Energy Community” or “Citizen […]

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 […]