Cooperation
City administrations who welcome new ideas, whether they come from within or from external stakeholders, are more likely to be successful in moving the energy transition forward. Energy Cities share their knowledge, expertise and vision with citizens, businesses, peers and national policy-makers. We support partnerships, twinnings and trans-national cooperation on a broad range of energy matters.
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Energy Cities goes to Marseille
A breath of fresh air at 40 degrees
New guidebook
How cities can unleash the power of community energy
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Munich’s multi-stakeholder alliance
Demonstrating citizens’ engagement
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“Energy transition” vs “Energiewende”
A meeting of French and German local authorities
More than fifty years ago, the Elysée Treaty laid the foundations for a unique cooperation between France and Germany. In the field of energy, the two countries have chosen different paths: Germany has decided on its Energiewende while France has wanted a public debate before proposing an energy transition law.
It is in this context that a meeting of French and German cities was organised on the theme of the energy transition.
ENGAGE Campaign guidebook for cities
Involve local actors ... and achieve your energy & climate objectives
ENGAGE is all about encouraging individuals to play their part. Through a combination of tips, tools and tactics, as well as success stories from our 12 pioneer cities across Europe, this guidebook will show you how to get citizens and stakeholders excited and involved about their local sustainable energy future.
Territorial plan for Climate-Energy and Klimaschutzkonzept
Context and practices in France and Germany
Energy policy and climate protection are issues that are addressed at global level, and particularly at European level.
In the field of energy, two countries have become driving forces for the energy transition in Europe by engaging in similar processes: Germany with its “Energiewende”, and France with its “Transition énergétique”.
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P.O.T.E.s – Ordinary Energy Transition Pioneers
Transition management
The POTEs concept emerged simultaneously in two French regions – Franche-Comté and Bourgogne – in 2013 during the national debate on the energy transition, following […]
Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
Together towards sustainable, climate-resilient and vibrant cities.
After the adoption, in 2008, of the 2020 EU Climate and Energy Package, the European Commission launched the Covenant of Mayors to endorse and support the efforts deployed by local authorities in the implementation of sustainable energy policies.
IMAGINE
The Energy Future of our Cities
Energy Cities started the IMAGINE initiative in 2006 as a follow-up of a discussion with member cities interested in the long-term perspective and a visioning approach of energy and territorial issues.
