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
Amélie Ancelle
Project Management & EU Policy - Heating
Upcoming events All events
From Positive Energy Districts to Climate Neutral Cities. How to scale up our technologies and solutions
Scalable Cities, an EU initiative part of the Smart Cities Marketplace, organises site visits to promote the exchange of best practices, policies and solutions between […]
Cities on the Frontline of the Energy Crisis: the Covenant of Mayors Europe 2023 Conference
The Covenant of Mayors EU Conference of 2023 will be an opportunity to reflect on local and regional governments' response to the energy crisis.
Study tour in Culemborg
Join us in Culemborg on 21th April 2023 and discover the local energy community utility company Thermo Bello and energy community Vrijstad Energie. Thermo Bello […]
Smart Energy Services – EU Project Clustering event #1
Given the important role smart energy services can play in driving a greener, smarter and consumer-centric energy, several EU-funded projects are currently working to scale […]
Smart Energy Services – EU Project Clustering event #2
Given the important role smart energy services can play in driving a greener, smarter and consumer-centric energy, several EU-funded projects are currently working to scale […]
Euroheat & Power Congress – Torino 2023
DISTRICT ENERGY: THE LOCAL SOLUTION TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES The 2023 edition of the International Euroheat & Power Congress will be held in Turin on 22-24 […]
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 […]
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: 20 June 2023 // 14h00 – 18h00 // Brussels […]
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 […]
Inclusive energy services to fight energy poverty and empower citizens
Capacity-building for municipal energy entrepreneurs with a social purpose Why this workshop? As the energy crisis touches more and more people, it becomes even more important […]
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 […]
Join a unique capacity-building programme on innovative financing!
H2020 PROSPECT+ is launching its third call for applications. Don’t miss the opportunity!
Fossil-free cities24/03/2023
RePowerEU: The time has come to deploy the transition in territories.
Cities have a multitude of specific needs in order to deploy the transition within the territories.
Local governance
Fair economies16/03/2023
Commission’s Electricity Market Design proposal mainstreams energy sharing while disregarding local ownership of renewables
Joint press release on the Commission's proposal for the reform of the EU energy market
Community energy15/03/2023
Thermo Bello, more than community heat
Learn more about this district heating cooperative and join us in Culemborg for a study tour
15/03/2023
Beyond mere implementation: Policy design principles for local energy and climate agencies
Policy brief to design local energy and climate agencies
14/03/2023
Projects All projects
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
The world's largest movement for local climate and energy action.
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
Financial support and services to cities’ sustainable energy projects
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 […]
