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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
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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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Your 4-step journey to more inclusive energy projects

Your 4-step journey to more inclusive energy projects

Enrol to new free training module

Renewables
Citizen engagement
Community energy

01/04/2026

This free, self-paced 2-hours course is designed to help you embed inclusivity and intersectionality into your energy projects. We’ve combined theory with practical approaches to inclusion, so you can start applying these insights right away.
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Industries and big investors first!

Industries and big investors first!

Policy Op-ed

Energy democracy
European policies
Decarbonisation

19/03/2026

Energy prices are soaring, bills are too… again.  The President of the European Commission summed up the stakes before the European Parliament: we must urgently […]
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35 years of empowering local communities

35 years of empowering local communities

17/03/2026

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Embracing the role of cities and regions in protecting democracy at Energy Cities Annual Forum

Embracing the role of cities and regions in protecting democracy at Energy Cities Annual Forum

Participate in the debate about local democracy and connect with local leaders

Energy democracy
Citizen engagement
Policy measures
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

17/03/2026

The programme includes a debate and interesting sessions to find spaces to connect.
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Citizens energy package: a good narrative and recommendations but concrete means must follow

Citizens energy package: a good narrative and recommendations but concrete means must follow

Heating & Cooling
Renewables
Energy democracy
European policies
Budget
Local governance
Community energy

12/03/2026

The Citizen Energy Package arrives in a particular context. The war in the Middle East could lead to another energy price crisis in Europe, which […]
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SPARKLE Albertville School – Sustainable food systems and land use policies

SPARKLE Albertville School – Sustainable food systems and land use policies

Eat better, waste less, produce locally: developing sustainable food systems for resilient cities

Quality of life
Climate neutrality
Agriculture
Biodiversity
Learning programme
+
Food systems

12/03/2026

Cities and regions have a unique opportunity to reshape food systems to respond to climate change, rising health concerns and pressures on land and natural […]
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Let us know your learning needs!

Let us know your learning needs!

Take the survey to help us improve our learning offer

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

09/03/2026

Since the launch of Energy Cities’ Local Transitions Learning Centre (LTLC) in 2024, our learning community has been constantly growing. Over 1,000 public authorities, energy […]
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“For anyone thinking about starting a One-Stop Shop, my biggest advice is: keep citizens at the heart of it from day one!”

“For anyone thinking about starting a One-Stop Shop, my biggest advice is: keep citizens at the heart of it from day one!”

Interview with Martina Nemčić, Programme Manager at KLIK Energy Cooperative and at the One-Stop Shop of the city of Križevci, Croatia

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Heating & Cooling
Finance & Divest
Energy retrofitting
Quality of life
+
Fossil-free cities

05/03/2026

A growing number of European cities and regions open local One-Stop Shops for home energy renovations which give access to ambitious, high quality, safe and […]
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It’s all about Energy

It’s all about Energy

Policy Op-ed

Energy democracy
European policies
Local governance
Fossil-free cities

26/02/2026

On one side of the Atlantic, we are witnessing a grab for Caribbean oil, with the aim of selling this precious liquefied gas at a […]
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In Utrecht, citizens build their future heating solutions

In Utrecht, citizens build their future heating solutions

To design fossil-free heating solutions, the municipality supports the emergence of Local Energy Communities at the district level.

Community energy

25/02/2026

Utrecht’s neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood planning approach ensures that the heat transition is shaped by and for residents themselves. It takes into account the specific characteristics of each area, and most importantly, actively involves residents in shaping decisions about their own energy future.

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