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Heating Tallinn Beyond Gas

Aare Vabamägi on Tallinn’s transition towards emission-free district heating

27/05/2026

Tallinn, European Green Capital 2023, shows how a long-term climate vision can quickly translate into real progress on heating decarbonisation. The city aims for climate neutrality […]

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Europe’s Heat is Under Threat

Why cities are leading the fight for clean, secure, and affordable heating: Making Heat Safe

Energy efficiency & Buildings

19/05/2026

Yet in 2026, how we heat our buildings sits at the intersection of some of Europe’s most pressing challenges: energy security, climate change, social equity, […]

Media

Warm homes, lower bills, stronger EU: the power of citizen-led energy networks

Heating & Cooling

Renewables

Community energy

15/04/2026

How can we all enjoy comfortable temperatures in our homes at a fair, affordable price? Locally produced renewable heating and cooling networks fight energy poverty, increase comfort, make our cities sustainable and the Union more energy independent and competitive in challenging times.

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Urban planning and education – A key ingredient for cool cities

From local planning gaps to smart heat pump solutions, cities are advancing integrated approaches to cooling despite limited national support.

Fossil-free cities HUB

Fossil-free cities

15/04/2026

On 9th April, Energy Cities organised a new session of its Community of Practice on sustainable cooling, with a clear goal: to discuss the challenge of creating livable cities in a hotter climate. In 2025, two initial sessions were held, and the insights gathered were integrated into a Policy Paper titled “How Are Cities Answering the Call for Fossil-Free Cooling?” The […]

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“One-Stop Shops implemented by public institutions will likely become the dominant model in Germany.”

Interview with Simone Raskob, Head of Department for Environment, Transport, and Sports for the city of Essen in Germany

Energy efficiency & Buildings

14/04/2026

Interview with Simone Raskob, Head of Department for Environment, Transport, and Sports for the city of Essen in Germany

Media

Europe’s heating and cooling dilemma: Can district energy deliver?

Heating & Cooling

Decarbonisation

Fossil-free cities

18/03/2026

The DH synergy hub workshop shows why district heating must bridge policy ambition, local planning gaps and a trillion-euro investment challenge.

News

Citizens energy package: a good narrative and recommendations but concrete means must follow

12/03/2026

The Citizen Energy Package arrives in a particular context. The war in the Middle East could lead to another energy price crisis in Europe, which […]

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“For anyone thinking about starting a One-Stop Shop, my biggest advice is: keep citizens at the heart of it from day one!”

Interview with Martina Nemčić, Programme Manager at KLIK Energy Cooperative and at the One-Stop Shop of the city of Križevci, Croatia

Energy efficiency & Buildings

05/03/2026

A growing number of European cities and regions open local One-Stop Shops for home energy renovations which give access to ambitious, high quality, safe and […]

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France strengthens local heating and cooling planning: a new regulatory milestone for cities

The new year starts with good news from France.

Energy efficiency & Buildings

Heating & Cooling

Renewables

European policies

Fossil-free cities HUB

Fossil-free cities

13/01/2026

Following the legal transposition of Article 25.6 of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) on local heating and cooling planning, the French government has adopted a […]

Media

Valencia’s climate adaptation playbook

10/12/2025

Valencia has positioned itself as a leader in climate adaptation and city policies that actually work for people. Deputy Mayor Paula Llobet shares her experience and explains how making sure citizens are fully involved in the planning process is crucial.