Amplifying mayors’ voices: new opportunities for local leaders to share and connect
Energy Cities launches activities for local elected representatives to exchange ideas, discuss challenges and share achievements
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies07/01/2025
Better policies for healthy homes: sign up to the manifesto of local governments
Join the pledge for municipal action combining health and energy poverty interventions
12/03/2024
Lasting renewable and fair solutions
Mapping invisible people and unknown spaces at our Annual Conference in Modena
10/11/2023
Mapping and mobilising the invisible
Join our sessions in Modena for insights on energy communities, energy poverty and anything in between
07/07/2023
“No Nature, No Food”
We must not be afraid to state the obvious
15/06/2023
Join a unique capacity-building programme on innovative financing!
H2020 PROSPECT+ is launching its third call for applications. Don’t miss the opportunity!
24/03/2023
Thermo Bello, more than community heat
Learn more about this district heating cooperative and join us in Culemborg for a study tour
15/03/2023
Wanted: Experts to support municipalities in their energy & climate investments
The European City Facility is looking for Country Experts and National Hubs
22/12/2022
Biggest crowdfunded solar power plant in Croatia ready to take off
A unique island energy community
24/10/2022
La « Nation écologique européenne »
Edito politique
14/10/2022
29/07/2022
Sécurité énergétique et climat : les villes au secours de l’Europe
Les alertes estivales menacent les objectifs climatiques européens
28/07/2022
A technical assistance programme to boost energy communities’ activities across Europe
The EU's Energy Communities Repository has opened a call for technical assistance. Any energy community project, regardless of their development stage, can apply!
04/07/2022
“Cities Energy Saving Sprint”
Agissez dès maintenant pour sécuriser une énergie durable et abordable pour tou⸱te⸱s
19/05/2022
The Cities’ Energy Saving Sprint
Act now to secure sustainable, affordable energy to all
19/05/2022
19/05/2022
Viser le “zéro”: comment éradiquer la précarité énergétique à niveau local
Lancement d'un nouveau mécanisme de soutien par la Convention des maires
17/05/2022
Le rapport du GIEC confirme que les politiques actuelles ne vont pas assez loin
Les solutions locales sont la clé de la lutte contre le changement climatique
08/04/2022
01/03/2022
European funding opportunities for cities in transition
Find them in our new briefing!
22/04/2021
Learn while experiencing the change in person!
From Guimãraes to Vilnius, join the 5 SPARKLE Schools to manage governance, fossil-free districts, community energy, sustainable food and resource-wise economies topics
17/10/2025
The New Food Equation: Security Meets Sustainability
Politico’s Competitive Europe Summit discussed how the agricultural sector can remain both secure and sustainable in the years to come.
16/10/2025
The city of Križevci (HR) wins a New European Bauhaus Prize for transforming a former military dormitory into a housing cooperative
This prize demonstrates how sufficiency measures can help cities like Križevci achieve their energy and climate goals.
14/10/2025
Energy Cities calls out missed opportunities by Member States to support local heating and cooling planning
The clock is ticking for Member States to transpose local heat planning obligations, but progress remains slow. Our EU Tracker reveals that while countries stall, pioneering cities are already moving forward.
13/10/2025
Vienna’s inspiring path towards climate neutrality
Learn from the Austrian capital, discover more examples and gain the knowledge and the tools you need by enrolling in "Integrated Energy and Climate Transition Planning"
10/10/2025
Cities and citizens should be empowered to invest and own renewable energy infrastructure
Energy Cities’ response to the Commission’s consultation on the Citizens Energy Package
08/10/2025
07/10/2025
Grafting Cities 2026: nurturing the cities’ roots for a resilient future
Join us on 28, 29 and 30 April 2026 in Guimaraes, Portugal
07/10/2025
Assen wins the European Green Leaf Award 2027
The Dutch city is leading the way in sustainability, climate adaptation, and healthy urban living initiatives
07/10/2025
The municipality of Aradippou reached energy independence with 100% renewables
"Throughout these years, Energy Cities team [...] has been an invaluable resource of scientific knowledge, political support and encouragement"
02/10/2025
