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
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 […]
Heat Pump Forum & Awards 2025 – Securing Europe’s energy future
The Heat Pump Forum & Awards is the flagship annual event of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and […]
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 Peers Summit 2025: How cities and regions are benefitting from One-Stop Shops!
Do you want to give access to ambitious, high quality, safe and simple energy renovation to all your citizens? Do you want to boost your […]
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 […]
European cities step up as record heatwaves highlight urgent need for climate adaptation
The Covenant of Mayors' Cities Refresh campaign brings together cities in their efforts to tackle extreme heat
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Fair economies22/07/2025
EU budget proposals risk cutting out cities and regions
The Local Alliance reacts to the EU budget structure
Community energy
Food systems17/07/2025
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
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 […]
