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05 Jun

Solar heating: how cities can decarbonise their district heating systems? – Session #02

Join this webinar series to learn more about solar district heating, the advantages, the challenges, how it works and how to plan and develop such projects as a municipality.

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 […]

20 Jun

Mundo-madou, Av. des Arts 7/8, 1210 Brussel, Brussels, Belgium

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? […]

20 Jun

Brussels, Belgium

How to set up an integrated home renovation service?

Deep dive into the strategies & business models of the six French one-stop shops Peer-to-peer workshop When: 20 June 2023 // 14h00 – 18h00 // […]

20 Jun

EUSEW 2023 – Human capacity for the energy and climate transition: what is needed at the local level?

The main objective of this session is to address the urgency of labour and skills shortages in the European local public administrations to accelerate climate neutrality at the local level.

20 Jun

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 […]

21 Jun - 23 Jun

Stuttgart, Germany

Urban Future Forum #UF23

Urban Future is a conference for experts, politicians, entrepreneurs, and leaders making cities sustainable. Hosted in a different city each year, thousands of CityChangers from […]

24 Jul - 28 Jul

International Clean Energy Challenge

An event for young professionals: Bright young innovators will develop concrete energy solutions for the local energy transition in diversified and interdisciplinary teams. Have an […]

18 Sep - 19 Sep

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Climate Neutral Districts: Translating local action into sustainable impact  

An energy system that is no longer dependent on fossil fuels requires close collaboration of us all – from states to municipalities. The European partnership […]

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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Get ready for the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2023

Get ready for the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2023

Events & networking opportunities you should not miss!

30/05/2023

Every year, the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) brings renewable energy practitioners, companies, academics, local governments representatives and civil society organisation to Brussels (and online!) […]
Advocacy
A European “Action plan for heating and cooling decarbonisation”, the key towards climate resilience and energy independence

A European “Action plan for heating and cooling decarbonisation”, the key towards climate resilience and energy independence

To achieve our climate and energy targets, huge amounts of investments will be needed to modernise, and decarbonise Europe’s heating and cooling sectors.

16/05/2023

Energy Cities is part of the 11 EU Energy organisations who met EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson to present an action plan for decarbonising […]
Advocacy
How can the EU electricity market deliver for local communities

How can the EU electricity market deliver for local communities

Common position of the European Community Power Coalition

15/05/2023

How can the Electricity Market Design reform deliver for energy communities? To achieve a just energy transition to a fossil-free and resilient energy system that […]
News
EU governments can hit the gas to empower municipalities in driving gas phase out…or miss the opportunity

14/05/2023

The EU member states have a choice: increase the risks of stranded gas assets, the cost of gas distribution and the expense of the energy […]
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Do you have expertise in developing smart cities solutions?

Do you have expertise in developing smart cities solutions?

EU-funded Scalable Cities initiative is looking for experts in Smart City Business Models and Financing Schemes (1) and Smart City Replication Strategies (2).

05/05/2023

Two calls for smart cities experts open As part of their Expert Group, Scalable Cities has launched two new calls for experts to condut studies […]

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Accelerating positive, clean energy districts (PCED) for cities’ transition towards climate neutrality and social justice across Europe The project’s overarching goals are to: make cities […]

Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy

Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy

The world's largest movement for local climate and energy action.
Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy

After the adoption, in 2008, of the 2020 EU Climate and Energy Package, the European Commission launched the Covenant of Mayors to endorse and support the efforts deployed by local authorities in the implementation of sustainable energy policies.

EU City Facility

EU City Facility

Financial support and services to cities’ sustainable energy projects
EU City Facility

Municipalities, local authorities and local public entities have a tremendous potential to build comprehensive sustainable investment programmes. They can also  play a key role in […]

REDI4HEAT

REDI4HEAT

Supporting the implementation of key EU legislations on heating and cooling
REDI4HEAT

Heating and cooling represent almost 50% of the EU energy demand and 80% of the energy consumption in households. Yet, it accounts for 40% of […]