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
ECHO – European Climate HOrizon 2030 Days – a Scalable Cities Conference
Scalable Cities Secretariat is organising a conference that will conclude the five years of supporting the Smart Cities and Communities and Positive Energy District projects and outline a […]
EU Peers Transnational Summer Meeting
Digitalization is no longer a choice — it’s a necessity. Behind every successful home energy renovation project lies a strong digital backbone: tools that simplify […]
Accelerating Renewable Heating and Cooling for a Decarbonised Europe
Join us at Mix for the final event of the REDI4HEAT project, where policymakers, industry leaders, energy experts, and local authorities will come together to explore the transformative outcomes […]
Driving Urban Transition Conference: Positive Energy Futures – From Local Positive Energy District Pilots to European Practice
Since the start of a dedicated ambition of the European SET Plan in 2018, the concept of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) has been positioned as […]
EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025 
At a time of mounting geopolitical challenges and accelerating climate risks, the role of Europe’s towns, cities, and regions has never been more vital. This […]
EU budget proposals risk cutting out cities and regions
The Local Alliance reacts to the EU budget structure
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies17/07/2025
Cities and towns securing Europe’s future: Join us on 16 October in Brussels
2025 EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony to unite local and EU leaders at a critical moment for Europe
17/07/2025
Why does the EU need a Heating and Cooling Strategy?
What cities need from the upcoming EU Heating and Cooling Strategy
15/07/2025
What’s EUp: The latest news on heating and cooling
Why local ambition needs clearer frameworks and stronger support from the EU
15/07/2025
We should worry that local governments are being sidelined in national Social Climate Plans
And make sure that the next EU budget does not make the same mistake – warns the Local Alliance
09/07/2025
Projects All projects
EUREKA
European URban Exchanging Knowldge on climAte neutrality
Project context Cities take up 4% of the EU’s land area, but are home to 75% of the EU population and consume up to 80% […]
SPARKLE
Sustainable Planning And Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment
SPARKLE – Sustainable Planning and Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment is a pioneering programme that will develop the capacities of over 600 Local and Regional Authorities […]
The ESCALATE Project aims to speed up Europe’s shift to clean renewable energy by helping cities across the EU plan for more energy efficient heating and […]
