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
23/07/2026
Heating Besançon beyond gas
Anthony Nappez on Besançon’s transition away from fossil fuels towards cleaner heating
21/07/2026
Not built for this: Heatwaves are exposing the limits of Europe’s preparedness
The extreme pressure of recent heatwaves on our cities and people should ring alarm bells at national and EU levels.
15/07/2026
Fostering sustainable, local food strategies
The French example inspired other territories by proving that providing healthy, local and high-quality food for all is possible
13/07/2026
When prices rise, the lights stay steady thanks to solar
Aradippou in Cyprus is increasing energy independence by investing in a second photovoltaic park
09/07/2026
How Bristol City Leap is using private finance to empower citizens
The story behind the EUR 1.7 millions fund for community energy projects
03/07/2026
Heating Brussels Capital Region beyond gas
Vincent Vandernoot on Brussels’ new clean heat project in the city’s Northern District
24/06/2026
Green Golden Rule
Policy Op-ed
18/06/2026
Trust, behaviour and the hidden drivers of the clean energy transition
The SPARKLE Vilnius School has paved the way for a new community of practitioners supporting each other in implementing fossil-free district strategies.
12/06/2026
Energy as a common good: the Danish model
Presentation of three iconic danish energy communities: Avedøre, Skårup, and Middelgrunden
09/06/2026
