20 Jun

Brussels, Belgium

How to set up an integrated home renovation service?

Deep dive into the strategies & business models of the six French one-stop shops Peer-to-peer workshop When: 20 June 2023 // 14h00 – 18h00 // […]

21 Jun - 23 Jun

Stuttgart, Germany

Urban Future Forum #UF23

Urban Future is a conference for experts, politicians, entrepreneurs, and leaders making cities sustainable. Hosted in a different city each year, thousands of CityChangers from […]

21 Jun

Brussels, Belgium

EUSEW 2023 – The untapped potential of sufficiency to meet EU climate goals

Sufficiency is the missing pillar of the Energy Union for a just and ambitious transition toward climate neutrality. Therefore, in the context of the energy […]

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Get ready for the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2023

Get ready for the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2023

Events & networking opportunities you should not miss!

30/05/2023

Every year, the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) brings renewable energy practitioners, companies, academics, local governments representatives and civil society organisation to Brussels (and online!) […]
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Do you have expertise in developing smart cities solutions?

Do you have expertise in developing smart cities solutions?

EU-funded Scalable Cities initiative is looking for experts in Smart City Business Models and Financing Schemes (1) and Smart City Replication Strategies (2).

05/05/2023

Two calls for smart cities experts open As part of their Expert Group, Scalable Cities has launched two new calls for experts to condut studies […]
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European City Facility to support 70 sustainable energy investment plans with a total budget of 4.2M EUR

European City Facility to support 70 sustainable energy investment plans with a total budget of 4.2M EUR

The 5th EUCF has just opened today, 28 April 2023. The deadline for submitting your application is 30 June 2023, 17:00 (Brussels time).

28/04/2023

The European City Facility (EUCF) supports European local governments in developing sustainable energy investement plans, by funding activities required to build up an investment plan. […]
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Chortkiv, a small city with big aspirations for the green transition!

25/04/2023

Back in 2018, the Chortkiv City Council initiated its green transition, signing a memorandum with the international non-profit organization 350.org, to fully transition to alternative […]
Advocacy
Support the target of “at least 45%” renewable energy for 2030: lead the charge for a safe, sustainable and affordable energy future

24/03/2023

Together with business leaders, city and citizen networks, NGOs and renewable energy associations, Energy Cities called on the negotiators of the Renewable Energy Directive, to […]
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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!

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 […]
Interviews
“We cannot let our cultural heritage go to ruins and we have to address this issue.”

17/02/2023

How can you bring modern energy and climate standards into a picturesque urban setting? Is rooftop PV compatible with heritage buildings and will citizens want that? We have chatted with Gordana Lalic from the municipal company Parentium. She talks about their approach to developing an attractive city that combines historic richness with innovative energy projects.
Advocacy
Why Sufficiency cannot be overlooked during the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)

07/02/2023

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recast is a crucial opportunity to ensure that thepotential for energy and material savings through the implementation of […]
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Extended deadline! Join our working groups to tackle districts and buildings’ decarbonisation!

Extended deadline! Join our working groups to tackle districts and buildings’ decarbonisation!

Let's brainstorm together to tackle districts and buildings' decarbonisation

07/02/2023

The latest energy crisis shed light on the need to accelerate the decarbonisation of heating systems and the renovation of buildings. There is a political […]
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Cities’ response to the energy crisis paving the way for Europe’s energy transition

Cities’ response to the energy crisis paving the way for Europe’s energy transition

How can the EU further support cities in their efforts to tackle the energy crisis while implementing the transition?

03/02/2023

This year’s Covenant of Mayors Conference on March 30, 2023, will focus on the local response to the energy crisis and how it is paving the way for Europe’s energy transition.

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Accelerating positive, clean energy districts (PCED) for cities’ transition towards climate neutrality and social justice across Europe The project’s overarching goals are to: make cities […]

SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE EU

Social Sciences and Humanities for Climate, Energy aNd Transport Research Excellence
SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE is a Horizon Europe project representing the cross-European Centre of Research Excellence for Climate-Energy-Mobility Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH). The project will engage […]

SHAPE-EU

SHAPE-EU

European Affordable Housing Consortium: Sustainable Housing for Social Impact
SHAPE-EU

The European Union has embarked on a challenging journey towards carbon neutrality. A promising approach is district renovation. Renovation at district scale reduces CO2 emissions […]

Balkan Solar Roofs

Balkan Solar Roofs

Campaigning and training for the production of community-owned energy in the Balkans
Balkan Solar Roofs

This ambitious project will empower three city administrations to enable and inspire 500 new solar roof installations by 2024. The three participating cities are Poreč […]