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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 […]
Policymakers’ dialogues for Local Heating & Cooling Planning under the Energy Efficiency Directive recast Art.25 Transposition
Join us on Tuesday, 25th November from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST for a workshop organised by the ESCALATE project. The workshop will be divided into […]
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
Fossil-free cities27/10/2025
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
Municipal innovation for an all-electric future
Interview with Ilkka Räsänen, Environmental Director at Municipality of Lapeenranta
Local governance
Community energy11/09/2025
How European cities are leading the clean heat transition
Get inspired by innovative approaches to decarbonise heating and cooling
10/09/2025
Keeping cool in the Sardinian mountains – energy communities pave the way towards energy democracy
This is how a family in rural Sardinia keeps cool without breaking the bank
18/07/2025
Cities and towns securing Europe’s future: Join us on 16 October in Brussels
2025 EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony to unite local and EU leaders at a critical moment for Europe
Food systems
Fair economies17/07/2025
Why does the EU need a Heating and Cooling Strategy?
What cities need from the upcoming EU Heating and Cooling Strategy
15/07/2025
What’s EUp: The latest news on heating and cooling
Why local ambition needs clearer frameworks and stronger support from the EU
15/07/2025
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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 […]
