01 Apr

CoolLIFE Training: Tools and Strategies for Sustainable Space Cooling

Join this hands-on training on the CoolLIFE Tool and Knowledge Hub designed to support policymakers, urban planners, and building professionals in optimizing space cooling solutions. This interactive […]

01 Apr

Webinar: Supporting municipalities and cities to draw future-proof heating and cooling plans

Cities and municipalities are at the forefront of the energy transition. Decarbonising the heating and cooling sectors presents one of the biggest challenges and opportunities […]

06 May - 08 May

LITEXPO, Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuania

Cities Mission Conference 2025: Harnessing City Successes

The fourth edition of the Cities Mission Conference 2025 will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania on 6-8 May 2025 with the theme “Harnessing City Successes: Advancing Climate Action for 2030”, to spotlight the progress and ambition of Mission Cities and their partners as they strive to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. 

13 May - 14 May

Decarb Cities 2025: paving the path to carbon-neutral urban heating and cooling

The Decarb Cities 2025 conference in Kraków Decarb delves into key themes such as decarbonising heating and cooling systems, with discussions on the role of […]

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European Energy for European Homes and Industry

European Energy for European Homes and Industry

The EU, member states and cities are stumbling towards agreement – even if they haven’t yet realised it.

25/03/2025

Geopolitics are forcing different levels of government (European, national and local) to see gas imports as Europe’s Achilles heel. The solution is European energy for […]
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What’s EUp in Heating and Cooling? Share your needs!

What’s EUp in Heating and Cooling? Share your needs!

Let’s make sure you stay informed about the future of EU heating and cooling policies.

24/03/2025

2025 has been rich in EU policy initiatives. Within its first 100 days, the European Commission released the Competitiveness Compass, outlining the upcoming policy work. […]
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Collaborating for 100% renewable cities

Collaborating for 100% renewable cities

Discover innovative partnerships to develop renewable energy in cities and towns at our Annual Forum in Besançon.

21/02/2025

In recent years, cities have taken significant steps to become more resilient, particularly in the way they are transforming their energy use.  This transition to […]
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Vienna Embraces Heat Pumps to Ditch Russian Gas

“It’s a moonshot”, said Jürgen Czernohorszky, Climate City Councillor and Energy Cities’ board member “But our job is to come up with bold missions to […]
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A 2025 focused on resilience

A 2025 focused on resilience

How we aim to shape EU policy landscape in 2025 for resilient local communities

29/01/2025

Cities, towns and villages are faced with increasing crises every day. Floods, forest fires, heat waves and droughts are multiplying, adding on to ongoing (and […]
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Get ready for a successful heat detox in 2025

Get ready for a successful heat detox in 2025

Among New Year's resolutions, there’s no better time than now to commit to healthy heating.

20/01/2025

Across Europe, cities and towns are working to decouple their heating systems from fossil fuels to improve air quality, increase independence and reach climate goals. […]
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Here’s how energy communities sounded in 2024

Here’s how energy communities sounded in 2024

Podcast episodes you may have missed

16/12/2024

This is not a “best of the year” article. But with all of us being very busy non-stop, it is possible that you may have […]
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Besançon’s commitments to advance in the green transition

10/12/2024

Besançon’s energy and climate policies and innovative projects have made it one of the pioneering local authorities in the green transition in France.
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Navigating challenges: local solutions to democratise energy

Navigating challenges: local solutions to democratise energy

Learn from 3 Energy Cities' member that are shaping the transition together with their citizens

04/11/2024

Thanks to our projects and the activities carried out within Energy Cities’ Community Energy Hub, we recently had the opportunity to talk with some of […]
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Involving citizens in community heating projects

Involving citizens in community heating projects

Discover the opportunities community energy can bring to local heating & cooling planning

30/10/2024

On October 24th, Energy Cities and Rescoop.eu organised a webinar focused on how to engage citizens on heating and cooling. After an introduction on the […]

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SPARKLE

SPARKLE

Sustainable Planning And Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment
SPARKLE

SPARKLE – Sustainable Planning and Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment is a pioneering programme that will develop the capacities of over 600 Local and Regional Authorities […]

ESCALATE

The ESCALATE Project aims to speed up Europe’s shift to clean renewable energy by helping cities across the EU plan for more energy efficient heating and […]

ASCEND

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 […]

REDI4HEAT

REDI4HEAT

Supporting the implementation of key EU legislations on heating and cooling
REDI4HEAT

Heating and cooling represent almost 50% of the EU energy demand and 80% of the energy consumption in households. Yet, it accounts for 40% of […]