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SPARKLE Webinar
Join us on 5 November to learn more about the project learning offer and the Poreč School on Community Energy Do you want to learn […]
Euroheat & Power Summit 2025
The Euroheat & Power Summit is Euroheat & Power’s high-level, not-to-be-missed policy event, offering key insights into EU legislation and emerging trends shaping Europe’s heating […]
15/15 Mayors Energy Talk: Mechelen’s on its way for a fossil free heating
Mechelen is showing how cities can lead the heat transition. The city’s approach recently earned it the 2025 Covenant of Mayors Award, recognising its efforts to […]
From Renewables to Resilience: Building Stronger Communities and Cities
A thriving city is one where community wealth flourishes. For every euro invested in community energy projects, 2 to 8 euros are generated for local […]
A green transition for all: how to empower participatory governance for future-proof cities
Would you like to future-proof local governance to deliver stronger, more resilient climate strategies in your city? In the context of the SPARKLE learning programme, […]
Decarbonising buildings and energy districts for the benefit of all: how cities can drive the change
How can cities turn ambition into action on decarbonised buildings and districts? As a city, where do you start to become climate-neutral? Home renovation is a good […]
Eat better, waste less, produce locally: developing sustainable food systems for resilient cities
How can cities design sustainable, local food systems that are resilient to climate change and accessible to all? Discover inspiring food system experiences and success stories […]
How can smaller municipalities punch above their weight in the energy transition ?
Interview with Mayor Charalampos Liolios and his colleague Evangelia Zisopoulou, Domokos (Greece)
Local governance29/10/2025
Zero Together: Dublin’s initiative to engage the local community in the green transition
Learn from the Irish capital and discover more inspiring cases by enrolling in "Transition Management: a process for co-creating transformative change"
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies28/10/2025
From local energy to cleaner heat: Ivry-sur-Seine’s journey
The French city is interconnecting renewable heat networks to achieve climate neutrality by 2050
27/10/2025
Cities and regions, give your citizens a home renovation gift box.
Open a One-Stop Shop!
21/10/2025
Learn while experiencing the change in person!
From Guimãraes to Vilnius, join the 5 SPARKLE Schools to manage governance, fossil-free districts, community energy, sustainable food and resource-wise economies topics
17/10/2025
The New Food Equation: Security Meets Sustainability
Politico’s Competitive Europe Summit discussed how the agricultural sector can remain both secure and sustainable in the years to come.
16/10/2025
Energy Cities calls out missed opportunities by Member States to support local heating and cooling planning
The clock is ticking for Member States to transpose local heat planning obligations, but progress remains slow. Our EU Tracker reveals that while countries stall, pioneering cities are already moving forward.
13/10/2025
How is Assen turning up the heat on affordability and sustainability?
From district heating to Energy Desks: Assen’s strategy for a greener, more sustainable city.
01/10/2025
Besançon’s decarbonisation strategy: Expanding a proven local heating network
By leveraging its historic district heating system and prioritising renewable energy, Besançon is delivering affordable, sustainable heat while combating energy poverty.
17/09/2025
How European cities are leading the clean heat transition
Get inspired by innovative approaches to decarbonise heating and cooling
10/09/2025
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MUSE DHC
coMmUnity-led actionS for Efficient District Heating & Cooling
The MUSE DHC project (coMmUnity-led actionS for Efficient District Heating & Cooling), funded by the LIFE programme, aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of Europe’s heating […]
Support Service for Citizen-led Renovation (CLR)
Empowering Citizen-led renovation!
Residential buildings remain among the most energy-intensive sectors, with space heating alone accounting for over 60% of household energy consumption in the European Union. Despite […]
