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Coming soon: a European community of local one-stop shops for home energy renovation

16/10/2023

Local one-stop shops for home energy renovation will soon have the opportunity to imagine and create their own European community of practice, that is, a […]
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Renovate 50 of every 1000 housing units…

Renovate 50 of every 1000 housing units…

And other tangible targets for more resilient and carbon-free neighbourhoods

03/10/2023

Find inspiration from examples of tangible targets for your city related to housing and urban planning, inspired by citizen assemblies, local pacts, and other projects across Europe.
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Travel to Isaura, where an underground lake shapes the city and its culture

Travel to Isaura, where an underground lake shapes the city and its culture

As part of Energy Cities’ inspirational day in Modena, we invite you on a journey to the fictional city of Isaura to unplug your city from fossil fuels at the source.

25/09/2023

On October 18th, travel from Modena to the fantastical city of Isaura, where the hidden secrets of an underground lake reveal how to disconnect your city from fossil fuels. 
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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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“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.
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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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In Spain, the cities of Murcia and Rivas Vaciamadrid are looking into energy efficiency to improve quality of life

13/01/2023

The Spanish industry is a world leader in the construction and transport infrastructure, and not far behind when it comes to energy efficiency. ESCAN Energy […]
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Poland is paving the road with thousands of LED luminaries

Poland is paving the road with thousands of LED luminaries

In Poland, several entities are driving a Smart Energy Performance Contracting (Smart EPC) transformation.

10/01/2023

With wide experience in the fields of designing, implementing and financing projects, including energy efficiency and renewable energy measures, IPOPEMA is coordinating the Smart-EPC piloting […]
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In France, improvement of energy efficiency through public lighting is a priority

13/12/2022

With the soaring costs of energy, public lighting (which is one of the main areas of expenditure for local authorities) has been identified as a […]

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Building the European community of practice for Integrated Home Renovation Services
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Integrated Home Renovation Services (IHRS) offer holistic solutions for home renovations and are part of the enabling framework breaking barriers to renovation. The overall objective […]