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Our analysis of the EU recovery package
Big figures can only have a big impact if the real actors of the economy are involved
Last week, the European Commission published its long awaited proposal for a recovery plan. According to the EU executive branch, this major plan is supposed […]
Future LIFE programme should support governance changes and citizen energy communities at local level
Energy Cities unveils its three proposals on how LIFE can fund cities' clean energy transition
The LIFE programme has been a valuable funding instrument for local authorities to fund best practice, pilot and demonstration projects in the field of energy […]
European Investment Bank vows to divest from fossil fuels
New draft energy lending policy might turn the EIB into EU's first climate bank by end of 2020
In its draft describing the new energy lending policy published today, the European Investment Bank takes a big step for climate action. Will it be able to stick to its promise?
What’s EUp ? Showing, Sharing, Shaking
Energy Cities' EU policy intelligence bulletin
How to reach climate neutral cities? And what is the critical role of the EU in this process? Energy Cities’ members have a clear “3D” […]
EU elections manifesto
Energy Cities' demands to future EU leaders - out now !
The manifesto is directed at incoming MEPs for the European Elections at the end of May, 2019.In it, we outline four ‘quick wins’ to help […]
An EU budget to achieve Europe’s climate objectives
Energy cities joined a broad group of business associations, civil society, think tanks and other organisations to ask President Juncker to make sure that the EU’s future finances are aligned with Europe’s climate objectives and consistent with the Paris Climate Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Hardwiring climate action into the next research and innovation programme
A recently published letter puts pressure on Commissioners Moedas and Oettinger
Energy cities joined a broad group of business associations, civil society, think tanks and other organisations to ask Commissioners Moedas and Oettinger to make sure that the EU’s next research and innovation programme allows for an effective climate action.
