21 Apr

Study tour in Culemborg

Join us in Culemborg on 21th April 2023 and discover the local energy community utility company Thermo Bello and energy community Vrijstad Energie.  Thermo Bello […]

22 May - 24 May

Euroheat & Power Congress – Torino 2023

DISTRICT ENERGY: THE LOCAL SOLUTION TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES The 2023 edition of the International Euroheat & Power Congress will be held in Turin on 22-24 […]

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Thermo Bello, more than community heat

Thermo Bello, more than community heat

Learn more about this district heating cooperative and join us in Culemborg for a study tour

15/03/2023

While most energy communities are active in the production of electricity, heating is an area holding a lot of potential, even if it requires higher […]
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EU governments can hit the gas to empower municipalities in driving gas phase out…or miss the opportunity

14/03/2023

The EU member states have a choice: increase the risks of stranded gas assets, the cost of gas distribution and the expense of the energy […]
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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.
Webinar recordings
Heat decarbonisation through heat communities

17/01/2023

Energy communities are getting more and more attention, as a tool to empower citizens and accelerate the decarbonisation. However, it is often about electricity: what […]
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Spatial heat planning for and by cities

03/01/2023

During this session, consortium members presented methodologies to develop heat plans as well as guiding principles for heat vision. Heat zoning need the following elements: […]
Webinar recordings
How can low-tech and biomimicry concepts help decarbonise buildings?

15/12/2022

This webinar was organised on 15th December 2022, as part of the programme of the Hub Fossil-free buildings and districts of Energy Cities, with the […]
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Why is it so hard to say goodbye (to gas)?

Why is it so hard to say goodbye (to gas)?

Having a close look at the European gas package

15/12/2022

Decarbonising our heating systems would result in increasing both our energy security and well-being, but the EU is still not ready to get rid of gas.
Advocacy
What’sEUp: Where are the structural measures to tackle the energy crisis?

14/12/2022

There are many legislative projects underway at the European level concerning the climate and energy transitions and almost all are struggling to be completed.
Publications
From Bordeaux to Valencia, 5 innovative approaches to decarbonise cities

From Bordeaux to Valencia, 5 innovative approaches to decarbonise cities

Across Europe, cities are walking the talk on buildings and districts decarbonisation

08/12/2022

When it comes to climate mitigation and adaptation, cities are leading by example. Get inspired by 5 innovative solutions to decarbonise buildings and heating and cooling systems in cities!

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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 […]

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 […]

PROSPECT+

PROSPECT+

Capacity building for cities and regions - from learning to action!
PROSPECT+

A capacity-building programme on innovative financing, by and for EU cities and regions