Fossil-free districts & buildings
Ensuring our energy system’s stability through diversified local renewable energy sources, strong energy public services & improved energy efficiency & sufficiency.
Hub coordinator
Nicolas Raimondi
EU Policy and Project Management
Upcoming events All events
Join the discussion – Planning for resilient and cool cities
Energy Cities is coordinating a Community of Practice to discuss one important urban challenge: keeping our cities cool. With the climate crisis intensifying, demand for cooling solutions is on the rise, […]
Be.SHARE Project Kick-Off Event
In the presence of a keynote speaker, European and Regional officials, urban practitioners and EU networks, you will discover more on the project, meet all […]
Grafting cities 2026 “nurturing the cities’ roots”
Energy Cities Annual Forum is the flagship event of the organisation, and it is hosted every year by a different member. The event became the […]
WaterWarmth Live Event: On the way to sustainable heating!
After more than 3 years of working on aquathermal energy with WaterWarmth, it is time to share what we have achieved with the project and […]
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 […]
Euroheat & Power Congress 2026
To achieve a fossil-free heating and cooling sector, district heating and cooling networks will need to supply at least 55% of Europe’s heat demand by […]
Fossil-free cities18/03/2026
Embracing the role of cities and regions in protecting democracy at Energy Cities Annual Forum
Participate in the debate about local democracy and connect with local leaders
Local governance
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies17/03/2026
1990-2025 Impact report: 35 years of empowering local communities in deciding their future
35 years of local impacts
13/03/2026
Let us know your learning needs!
Take the survey to help us improve our learning offer
09/03/2026
“For anyone thinking about starting a One-Stop Shop, my biggest advice is: keep citizens at the heart of it from day one!”
Interview with Martina Nemčić, Programme Manager at KLIK Energy Cooperative and at the One-Stop Shop of the city of Križevci, Croatia
05/03/2026
Projects All projects
MUSE DHC
coMmUnity-led actionS for Efficient District Heating & Cooling
The MUSE DHC project (coMmUnity-led actionS for Efficient District Heating & Cooling), funded by the LIFE programme, aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of Europe’s heating […]
Support Service for Citizen-led Renovation (CLR)
Empowering Citizen-led renovation!
Residential buildings remain among the most energy-intensive sectors, with space heating alone accounting for over 60% of household energy consumption in the European Union. Despite […]
