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
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 […]
How can innovation help cities overcome crisis? Housing, energy and sustainability: The examples of Munich and Prague
The workshop will focus on cities interested in advancing the transition to climate-neutrality with insights from the ASCEND Lighthouse city of Munich and the Multiplier […]
The MFF & You: what the Parliament wants from the new EU budget
Join us for the next episode of our webinar series on the MFF. This time, we will join forces with the other networks of the Local Alliance. We will focus on what is the current state of the negotiations, the Parliament’s position in the negotiations, and the political cleavages between and with Council and Parliament.
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 Heat is Under Threat
Why cities are leading the fight for clean, secure, and affordable heating: Making Heat Safe
Fossil-free cities19/05/2026
European Parliament backs cities and regions in EU budget negotiations
Local Alliance welcomes Parliament’s position on future National and Regional Partnership Plans
Local governance
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies18/05/2026
WhatsEUp? The Parliament supports local authorities’ requests, but the job is not finished
While the overall alignment in the interim report, some fundamental changes are still needed. And the Council must approve them
07/05/2026
WhatsEUp? The new EU budget proposal’s impact on the usual political divides
How the Parliament and the Council are reacting to the Commission’s proposal
16/04/2026
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
15/04/2026
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 […]
