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
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 […]
Delivering Europe’s Urban Climate Transition
Building on momentum from previous editions, The Cities Mission Conference 2026 prioritises practical support, stronger collaboration, and the enabling conditions cities need for systemic change. […]
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 […]
Europe’s energy independence must be powered by local, fossil-free flexibility
Local governments have an essential role in securing a clean, secure and affordable energy future for Europe
Fossil-free cities
Community energy15/04/2026
Urban planning and education – A key ingredient for cool cities
From local planning gaps to smart heat pump solutions, cities are advancing integrated approaches to cooling despite limited national support.
15/04/2026
“One-Stop Shops implemented by public institutions will likely become the dominant model in Germany.”
The OSS is a non-profit organization, 100% funded by the municipal budget.
14/04/2026
A secure and resilient EU energy system? Local stakeholders can help!
Through fossil-free flexibility and decentralised production
09/04/2026
18/03/2026
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 […]
