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
It’s all about Energy
Policy Op-ed
26/02/2026
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.
25/02/2026
€31 Billion of local investment in the energy transition: a funding model that works
Why Europe must scale up cascade funding for cities in the next EU Budget
25/02/2026
Four years of war: what Ukrainian cities’ resilience teaches us
Cities in Ukraine are showing Europe that renewable, decentralised energy is the key to security
24/02/2026
SPARKLE Vilnius School – Fossil-free districts and buildings
Decarbonising buildings and energy districts for the benefit of all: how cities can drive the change
23/02/2026
Energy Cities’ Annual Forum 2026 programme unveiled: nurturing the roots for a better future
Discover what this new edition of Grafting Cities will offer
04/02/2026
“Since our services are free of charge, the funding from the region and local governments is crucial.”
Interview with Didier van Severen, General Manager of Homegrade - the One-Stop Shop of Brussels-Capital Region
03/02/2026
Develop winning business plans for your energy community
A new free e-learning course is now available to support energy communities across Europe in developing fundable business plans
02/02/2026
SPARKLE Calenzano School – Resource-wise and socially just local economies
When circular economy meets local climate strategies
28/01/2026
New Year
Policy Op-ed
26/01/2026
