Policy Documents
Energy Cities advocates for EU and national legislations that enable cities and regions to be liveable and long-lasting places. We take a firm stand on topical energy issues and advise on ways to reconcile energy policies with local development priorities.
EU Climate Action
EU Environmental funding: Five building blocks to trigger a systemic shift to climate neutrality
Position paper on the next LIFE programme
LIFE is one of the most iconic and long-standing EU programmes, translating climate policy into concrete action and projects on the ground. Given the very […]
EU State Aid Framework
Draft State Aid Guidelines on Climate, Energy and Environment
Open letter to VP Timmermans and Commissioner Vestager by the Community Power Coalition
Dear Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Vestager. We are writing in relation to the latest draft State Aid Guidelines on Climate, Energy and Environment (CEEAG) that […]
EU Renewable Energy Policy
Myth buster on gases and renewable heating technologies
Natural gas accounts for about 45% of European households heating. It is the most widely used energy but is perceived as less environmentally damaging than […]
EU Renewable Energy Policy
Policy paper for fossil-free districts and cities
Why and how fossil fuels in buildings will be history by 2050
By 2050, fossil fuels in cities will hopefully be history. Renewable technologies that are already available, such as heat pumps and heat networks, will make […]
EU Climate Action
Cities Manifesto for Fossil-Free Heating and Cooling
New European initiative calls for cities to be in the driving seat of the heat transition
Energy Cities, Celsius Cities, #DHCities, FEDARENE and 25+ cities across Europe joined forces to urge the EU and Member States to properly support and empower […]
EU Climate Action
Hydrogen: everything a city needs to know
Energy Cities' position on the role of hydrogen in cities
Hydrogen has long been identified as an alternative to fossil fuels. First in the 70s, especially in Japan, and then again in the 2000s. But […]
“Low-carbon” fuels and non-renewable energies should not be included in the Renewable Energy Directive
Joint letter to keep the Renewable Energy Directive for renewables
Energy Cities joined a wide group of associations, companies, organisations and politicians to urge European Commission’s Executive Vice-President Timmermans, Commissioner Simson and Director-General Juul-Jorgensen not […]
Energy Cities joins broad coalition calling on EU not to rely on hydrogen to decarbonise buildings
33 businesses, industry associations, NGOs, and think tanks joined forces to urge the European Commission to prioritise available efficient and sustainable solutions to decarbonise Europe’s […]
EU Lending Policy
Public consultation on the renewed EU sustainable finance strategy
How the new roadmap should support investments for the EU Green Deal
The EU Commission is planning to overhaul the EU’s sustainable finance strategy to make it fit for backing the investment ambitions of the EU Green Deal. Energy Cities outlines how the renewed strategy should both tap into the full potential of sustainable finance, as well as empower local authorities to drive green investments.
EU Climate Action
Energy Cities’ Expectations from the Climate Pact
There is a clear need for more Europe to go more local. This should be the motto for the forthcoming Climate Pact.
The Problem Everywhere around the world, infrastructure and services, livelihoods, food and energy systems are being threatened by extreme weather conditions or predatory use of […]
