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Energy Cities joins the New European Bauhaus initiative
What opportunities for cities?
The European Commission’s President Initiative the New European Bauhaus (NEB) has been on everyone’s mouth in Brussels since its launch at the end of 2020. […]
Towards fossil-free districts and cities
Our virtual City Learning Labs inspires cities to phase out fossil fuels for heating & cooling
Burning things has been the go-to solution for thousands of years to keep our buildings warm. Now, faced with the immense challenge of becoming climate-neutral […]
Brest prepares the ground for collaborative climate action
TOMORROW project allows cities to involve different actors in the transition
During a virtual visit to Brest (France), TOMORROW’s partners were given a overview of the many activities the Metropolitan Governement is carrying out to allow […]
Energy Cities endorses Cities Manifesto for Fossil-Free Heating and Cooling
New European initiative calls on EU & Member States to put cities in the driving seat of a fossil-free heat transition
In mid-July, the EU will issue key proposals to address heat decarbonisation – the so-called “Fit for 55” package. It is a critical moment, as […]
Energy sufficiency, a political ghost
Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet
Earlier this month, I saw an original advertisement published by a large French local authority to recruit an energy sufficiency advisor. The job description refers […]
Transforming an Economic Commercial Area into a Sustainable Commercial Area
Developing sufficiency within companies
In December 2015, the City of Frankfurt launched the ‘Sustainable Commercial Area’ project, involving over 400 companies in an area of 15 hectares. This model project received […]
Making community energy a reality in your city
Our Cooperation labs bring cities and citizens together
The second edition of Energy Cities’ European Cooperation Lab took place at the end of April with 3 city teams coming from Czech Republic, Italy […]
Liège is undergoing a process of democratisation, relocation and decarbonisation of its food system
Local production will meet 50% of the city’s needs while fulfilling ideal ecological and social conditions
Following an initial impetus from local stakeholders and citizens active in the Cities in Transition movement, the Liège City and province have been successful for […]
Meet municipal energy community trailblazers in the Balkans
How to renew cities with citizen-led renewable energy and building retrofits?
When it comes to energy communities and retrofits for renewables, there are common success factors across Europe, whether you look at experiences in EU member states or in the Western Balkans.
The missing “WHY” for energy efficiency
Recent survey collects insights from over 1,200 European experts
The Energy Efficiency Watch project presented the results of its new survey, bringing together the insights of over 1,200 experts on the progress in energy […]
Porto, more committed than ever to a fair energy transition!
The city will retrofit 3000 homes and is developing a renewable energy community to fight energy poverty.
The Portuguese city, together with its local energy agency – and Energy Cities member – AdEPorto, is living exciting moments with a new portfolio of […]
Mayors across Europe are stepping up their climate ambitions
Signatories of the Covenant of Mayors - Europe officially endorsed their new vision for this movement on 21 April
Considering the current climate emergency, and in a joint effort to keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C, local leaders across Europe commit to making climate […]
