Resource-wise & socially just local economies

Rethinking social & economic models based on local resources regeneration, ensuring societal solidarity & equity.

what are the hubs ?

We, at Energy Cities, are driven by a desire to strengthen the role and skills of local governments. The hubs are the community spaces that help us achieving our target impacts and goals by:

  • activating local leaders to deliver living spaces that are accessible to everyone
  • empowering local communities to decide on their own future
  • inspiring a learning community of cities engaged in future proofing their economies

join the hubs !

Our members are diverse cities and local organisations.
Hubs membership is totally free!

There are no conditions to join other than the ambition and the commitment to share experiences.

Register here

Hub coordinators

Thibaut Maraquin
Thibaut Maraquin
Project Management & Overall Coordination

About the hub

Are you looking for ways to translate the concept of sufficiency at local level? To lead initiatives that respect planetary boundaries and ensure social justice? Are you wondering what local governments can do to foster changes in consumption as well as production patterns?

Then the Resource-wise & socially just local economies Hub is for you!

Through alternatives and new narratives, we will inspire cities to rethink local social and economic models based on local resources regeneration, while ensuring societal solidarity and equity.

Discover our learning offer!

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Without cities and regions, the next EU budget is meaningless

Without cities and regions, the next EU budget is meaningless

European policies
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

20/05/2025

Joint Op Ed from Local Alliance Mayors: "The EU’s greatest challenges are also our local mandates".
News
Community energy for social housing in Mechelen

Community energy for social housing in Mechelen

Discover the energy community of Otterbeek, nominated as finalist of the 2025 EUSEW Local Energy Action Award

Participative governance
Energy democracy
Emissions reduction
Decarbonisation
Solar energy
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Local governance
Community energy
Fair economies

27/05/2025

The social housing energy community of Otterbeek in Mechelen is bringing the energy transition and its benefits to the communities who need it the most, providing affordable and stable clean energy to low-income neighbourhoods. Show your support by voting for them as finalists of 2025 EUSEW Award.
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Local Transitions Learning Centre: Discover our rich learning offer!

Local Transitions Learning Centre: Discover our rich learning offer!

From urban regeneration to financing sustainable energy projects and much more - all the knowledge and tools you need to make your city futureproof

Finance & Divest
Renewables
Urban planning & Vision
Lifestyle & Behaviour
Decarbonisation
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Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

20/05/2025

Have you already explored our Local Transitions Learning Centre? A range of free courses awaits you, designed to help you effectively tackle pressing urban and […]
Advocacy
Local Alliance puts forth concrete recommendations for an EU budget fit for future

Local Alliance puts forth concrete recommendations for an EU budget fit for future

The eight networks jointly published three papers calling for a better reform agenda, shared governance and a place-based approach to competitiveness

Participative governance
Quality of life
Decarbonisation
Decentralisation
Local energy
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Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

06/05/2025

In response to the public consultation on the future EU budget, the Local Alliance publishes concrete recommendations calling for a bold realignment of EU spending priorities.
Advocacy
Why Sufficiency matters for the EU

Why Sufficiency matters for the EU

10 targets and measures to reduce energy and resource consumption, for a competitive and secure European economy

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Energy savings
Sufficiency
Housing
Fair economies

05/05/2025

Europe is at a crossroads. In the face of growing geopolitical upheaval, the European Commission has launched a series of flagship initiatives to strengthen the […]

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SPARKLE

SPARKLE

Sustainable Planning And Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment
SPARKLE

SPARKLE – Sustainable Planning and Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment is a pioneering programme that will develop the capacities of over 600 Local and Regional Authorities […]

FEEL

FEEL

Frugal cities through Energy Efficiency and Low-tech communities
FEEL

How can you do more with less? European public authorities have to meet increasing demands, but with less money. Thinking bigger, the problem is also […]

CLIMABOROUGH

CLIMABOROUGH

CLIMABOROUGH

Bridging the gap between the design and implementation of urban innovations for climate change adaptation and mitigation CLIMABOROUGH is designed to field test the ClimHub, […]

SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE EU

Social Sciences and Humanities for Climate, Energy aNd Transport Research Excellence
SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE is a Horizon Europe project representing the cross-European Centre of Research Excellence for Climate-Energy-Mobility Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH). The project will engage […]