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PROSPECT H2020 has launched its fourth and last call for applications. Don’t miss it!
Since 2017, PROSPECT enables the exchange of knowledge and experience between EU cities and regions, on innovative financing schemes for their local projects on energy […]
New publication: Investment needs for the local energy transition
Five European cities have put a number on their investment needs by 2050
The locally-driven energy transition is essential to achieve the Paris Agreement’s objectives by 2050. This report is showcasing five examples of European cities, that are […]
Innovative financing for cities
Five free handbooks to improve your city's energy performance
The PROSPECT H2020 learning programme enables peer-to-peer learning in regional and local authorities in order to finance and implement their sustainable energy and climate action plans. The […]
Do bankers wear capes?
3 ways the EIB can help save Europe
Avoiding catastrophic climate change demands three things: technology, political will and financing. We have the technology, we’re working on the political will (Hi Germany!) and […]
Make the EU Greta’gain
Policy brief by Claire Roumet
As spring is coming closer, you can still hear the sound of the youth protesting in the streets, waiting for us to take action, forcing […]
Solar on top: How does Lorient’s innovative financing model work?
An innovative initiative combines PV panel rental and citizen engagement around a project based on self-consumption.
The French city of Lorient in Brittany and Oncimé have achieved great success with a ground-breaking solar panel rental system. Oncimé is a joint-stock company, […]
2018 Activities Report is out now
2018 will go down as a foundational year in delivering a local energy transition.Here at Energy Cities we’ve been working to strengthen the role of […]
Pamplona: neighbourhood reduces citizens’ energy bills by €560/year
Energy renovation programme helps the poorest in deprived neighbourhoods
Recent leaflet by the Covenant of Mayors – Europe offers examples of cities and regions alleviating energy poverty. In the Spanish Region of Navarra, citizens’ […]
Last chance to join our P2P learning cycles on innovative financing!
The 3rd and last call for applications for H2020 PROSPECT was launched on January 16th. Visit the project website and don’t miss this last opportunity to join […]
How to make your budget climate-friendly and support citizen participation
Two new publications released
Two publications to help you make your budget climate-friendly and support citizen participation! Climate-mainstreaming municipal budgets This guidebook contains a collection of case studies, best […]
Free training on innovative financing
2 weeks left to apply
The call for applications for the second learning cycle of PROSPECT is open! All representatives from local and regional authorities are invited to sign up, as […]
The Energy Cities network welcomes 30 Greek cities!
30 Greek cities and towns recently joined Energy Cities through the adhesion of the Greek network “Sustainable City”. “Sustainable City” is a civil, non-profit organisation […]
