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Amplifying mayors’ voices: new opportunities for local leaders to share and connect

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

Decarbonisation
Local governments
Sufficiency
Community energy
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

07/01/2025

Our new ‘Mayors Voice’ activities provide a space for local elected representatives to discuss amongst peers, explore solutions to similar challenges, share success stories, and together chart the way forward.
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Better policies for healthy homes: sign up to the manifesto of local governments

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

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Energy poverty
Fossil-free cities
Fair economies

12/03/2024

The WELLBASED Healthy Homes campaign wants to raise awareness amongst local leaders, councils, and communities about the impact that fuel poverty has on people’s health. […]
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Lasting renewable and fair solutions

Lasting renewable and fair solutions

Mapping invisible people and unknown spaces at our Annual Conference in Modena

Renewables
Citizen engagement
Community energy
Community energy

10/11/2023

Andria was our place to discuss the challenges of bringing (renewable) energy access and energy justice to all. We went all the way long from public assets to people-powered-energy, including those in vulnerable situations.
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Mapping and mobilising the invisible 

Mapping and mobilising the invisible 

Join our sessions in Modena for insights on energy communities, energy poverty and anything in between

Participative governance
Renewables
Urban planning & Vision
Community energy

07/07/2023

Join our sessions in Modena for insights on energy communities, energy poverty and anything in between.
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“No Nature, No Food”

“No Nature, No Food”

We must not be afraid to state the obvious

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

15/06/2023

In recent weeks, part of the European Parliament has chosen to boycott discussions on the draft regulation for “nature restoration”. This is quite unprecedented, as […]
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Join a unique capacity-building programme on innovative financing!

Join a unique capacity-building programme on innovative financing!

H2020 PROSPECT+ is launching its third call for applications. Don’t miss the opportunity!

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Mobility
Finance & Divest
Renewables
Tools & Capacity building
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Fossil-free cities

24/03/2023

Would you like to explore new ways of financing your energy and climate measures? Would you like to learn about energy performance contracting, municipal green […]
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Thermo Bello, more than community heat

Thermo Bello, more than community heat

Learn more about this district heating cooperative and join us in Culemborg for a study tour

Heating & Cooling
Fossil-free cities
Community energy

15/03/2023

While most energy communities are active in the production of electricity, heating is an area holding a lot of potential, even if it requires higher […]
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Wanted: Experts to support municipalities in their energy & climate investments

Wanted: Experts to support municipalities in their energy & climate investments

The European City Facility is looking for Country Experts and National Hubs

Finance & Divest
Fossil-free cities
Community energy

22/12/2022

The European City Facility is looking for Country Experts and National Hubs to support local authorities in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, Iceland, […]
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Biggest crowdfunded solar power plant in Croatia ready to take off

Biggest crowdfunded solar power plant in Croatia ready to take off

A unique island energy community

Renewables
Energy democracy
Community energy

24/10/2022

“Today we are launching – as far as I know – the biggest collective investment by a local community for the energy transition in Croatia. […]
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La « Nation écologique européenne »

La « Nation écologique européenne »

Edito politique

14/10/2022

Inspiré par Bruno Latour En train de préparer mon édito sur l’agenda mouvant des politiques énergétiques européennes, une des dernières analyses du philosophe Bruno Latour, qui […]
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« La ville que nous voulons »

« La ville que nous voulons »

29/07/2022

Tribune de Sandra Vlašić, rédactrice pour le PNUD, juillet 2022 Le Forum urbain mondial de l’ONU-Habitat, qui s’est tenu récemment dans la ville de Katowice, en […]
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Sécurité énergétique et climat : les villes au secours de l’Europe 

Sécurité énergétique et climat : les villes au secours de l’Europe 

Les alertes estivales menacent les objectifs climatiques européens

28/07/2022

L’été est là et tandis que les vacancier·ères préparent leurs bagages pour rejoindre leur destination, la saison des vacances fait naître chez les Européen·nes un […]
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A technical assistance programme to boost energy communities’ activities across Europe

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!

Participative governance
Renewables
Energy democracy
Community energy

04/07/2022

Energy communities find themselves at very different stages of development. Some are informal groups that have just started thinking about setting up an energy community, […]
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“Cities Energy Saving Sprint”

“Cities Energy Saving Sprint”

Agissez dès maintenant pour sécuriser une énergie durable et abordable pour tou⸱te⸱s

19/05/2022

#EUCitiesSaveEnergy #StandWithUkraine Qu’est que le Cities Energy Saving Sprint? Aujourd’hui, 19 mai, la Commission européenne, la Convention des Maires – Europe et le Comité des […]
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The Cities’ Energy Saving Sprint

The Cities’ Energy Saving Sprint

Act now to secure sustainable, affordable energy to all

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Renewables
Energy democracy
Energy efficiency & Buildings
Renewables
+
Local governance
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Fossil-free cities
Fair economies
Fair economies

19/05/2022

#EUCitiesSaveEnergy #StandWithUkraine What is the Cities Energy Saving Sprint? Today, 19th May, the European Commission, the Covenant of Mayors – Europe and the European Committee […]
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Déterminé·es

Déterminé·es

19/05/2022

J’ai récemment découvert le manga « Radiant ». Il propose une description d’un monde… tellement proche du notre! Pour combattre “les méchants” (appellés « l’inquisition »), il faut se ressourcer […]
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Viser le “zéro”: comment éradiquer la précarité énergétique à niveau local

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

Chaque habitant de la ville de Barcelone peut obtenir un soutien et des conseils auprès d'un guichet unique pour les personnes vulnérables. Comme l'explique Julia Linares du conseil municipal de Barcelone, ce point-info est à la fois un centre d'aide (sociale, juridique, économique), une opportunité d'emploi (beaucoup des conseillers ont été formés après un chômage longue durée) et le point de départ d'un travail dans les quartiers pour détecter et réduire la précarité. Comment répliquer rapidement ce que Barcelone à su mettre en place ces dernières années?
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Le rapport du GIEC confirme que les politiques actuelles ne vont pas assez loin

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

Le 6 avril, le 3ème groupe d’experts du GIEC a publié son dernier rapport, consacré à la lutte contre le changement climatique. Leurs conclusions ne […]
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Nous croyons en l’Europe plus que jamais #StandWithUkraine

Nous croyons en l’Europe plus que jamais #StandWithUkraine

01/03/2022

La guerre en Ukraine fait rage et nous avons plusieurs villes membres dans ce pays. Ces derniers jours, nous avons pris des nouvelles de nos […]
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European funding opportunities for cities in transition

European funding opportunities for cities in transition

Find them in our new briefing!

Finance & Divest
Decarbonisation
Decentralisation
Funding
Fair economies

22/04/2021

Cities are on the front line of the fight against climate change and they are the ones that will implement the systemic changes and measures […]
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Different cities, shared needs and goals

Different cities, shared needs and goals

SPARKLE explored cities’ experiences to develop a learning offer tailored to real-world needs

Participative governance
Heating & Cooling
Finance & Divest
Urban planning & Vision
Lifestyle & Behaviour
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Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

27/05/2025

As cities across Europe intensify their efforts to tackle climate change, SPARKLE stands out as a beacon of collaborative innovation and knowledge-sharing. Through its recent […]
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Community energy for social housing in Mechelen

Community energy for social housing in Mechelen

Discover the energy community of Otterbeek, nominated as finalist of the 2025 EUSEW Local Energy Action Award

Participative governance
Energy democracy
Emissions reduction
Decarbonisation
Solar energy
+
Local governance
Community energy
Fair economies

27/05/2025

The social housing energy community of Otterbeek in Mechelen is bringing the energy transition and its benefits to the communities who need it the most, providing affordable and stable clean energy to low-income neighbourhoods. Show your support by voting for them as finalists of 2025 EUSEW Award.
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Kickstarting a Community Energy Revolution – powered by 5 LIFE Sister Projects

Kickstarting a Community Energy Revolution – powered by 5 LIFE Sister Projects

Community energy

26/05/2025

You're an energy community enthusiast and you're in Brussels on June 11th? Join us for an afternoon of updates and outlooks around community energy in Europe.
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Impact radar: Local policies and practices for community energy projects

Impact radar: Local policies and practices for community energy projects

A critical look and outlook

Participative governance
Renewables
Community energy

26/05/2025

A new report by LIFE LOOP examines the policy landscapes, challenges, and opportunities for community energy development across five European locations: Bistrita and Tulcea (Romania), Zagreb (Croatia), Crete (Greece), Sardinia (Italy), and Cyprus, which are pilot and satellite locations for the European LIFE LOOP project. Across all studied locations, there are promising policy developments which include the establishment of local financial instruments, administrative simplification initiatives, municipal recognition of energy communities and the creation of one-stop shops providing technical guidance.
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Local Transitions Learning Centre: Discover our rich learning offer!

Local Transitions Learning Centre: Discover our rich learning offer!

From urban regeneration to financing sustainable energy projects and much more - all the knowledge and tools you need to make your city futureproof

Finance & Divest
Renewables
Urban planning & Vision
Lifestyle & Behaviour
Decarbonisation
+
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

20/05/2025

Have you already explored our Local Transitions Learning Centre? A range of free courses awaits you, designed to help you effectively tackle pressing urban and […]
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Simulate and compare different policy scenarios with your SECAPs

Simulate and compare different policy scenarios with your SECAPs

The upgraded European City Calculator now allows you to import data from the Covenant of Mayors’ SECAP forms in a few clicks

Urban planning & Vision
Emissions reduction
Decarbonisation
Climate neutrality
Local governments
+
Local governance

20/05/2025

Wouldn’t it be great if there were a scientific tool that could help you test a new policy measure? The European City Calculator is a […]
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El Gran Apagon

El Gran Apagon

Policy Op-ed

Cooperation
Lifestyle & Behaviour
Resilience

15/05/2025

El Gran Apagon is how the Spanish named the great blackout. I was in Seville that day, behind the wheel of a car on an 8-lane […]
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Why cities need a capacity-building programme

Why cities need a capacity-building programme

SPARKLE's co-coordinator Anna Francis reveals how upskilling local authorities can boost the green transition

Decarbonisation
Climate neutrality
Learning programme
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

13/05/2025

What’s capacity building? Why did a group of sustainability experts feel a free learning offer financed by the EU LIFE programme was needed? We discuss […]
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Urban agriculture: the example of Guimarães

Urban agriculture: the example of Guimarães

How the Portuguese town is working to ensure long-term food security and resilience

Sustainable food systems
Local governments
Land use
Food systems

07/05/2025

Guimarães, a historic city in northern Portugal and Energy Cities’ member, is characterised by a mosaic of urban, peri-urban, and rural landscapes. In recent years, […]
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Powering a Fair and Competitive Green Transition

Powering a Fair and Competitive Green Transition

Do not miss these events at the next EU Sustainable Energy Week!

Local governance
Community energy

02/05/2025

Like every year, the European Sustainable Energy Week will bring together energy experts and practitioners from across Europe. Under the theme “Powering a fair and […]

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