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22 Apr

Be.SHARE Project Kick-Off Event

In the presence of a keynote speaker, European and Regional officials, urban practitioners and EU networks, you will discover more on the project, meet all […]

26 May

WaterWarmth Live Event: On the way to sustainable heating!

After more than 3 years of working on aquathermal energy with WaterWarmth, it is time to share what we have achieved with the project and […]

09 Jun - 11 Jun

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Euroheat & Power Congress 2026

To achieve a fossil-free heating and cooling sector, district heating and cooling networks will need to supply at least 55% of Europe’s heat demand by […]

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

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.
News
Urban planning and education – A key ingredient for cool cities

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.

Heating & Cooling
Quality of life
Decarbonisation
Climate neutrality
Fossil-free cities HUB
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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.”

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

The OSS is a non-profit organization, 100% funded by the municipal budget.

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Heating & Cooling
Finance & Divest
Energy retrofitting
Quality of life
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Fossil-free cities

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?

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

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

Heating & Cooling
Renewables
Energy democracy
European policies
Budget
Local governance
Community energy

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

“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
Heating & Cooling
Finance & Divest
Energy retrofitting
Quality of life
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Fossil-free cities

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 […]
News
France strengthens local heating and cooling planning: a new regulatory milestone for cities

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

Valencia’s climate adaptation playbook

Heating & Cooling
Energy democracy
Climate adaptation
Local governance
Fossil-free cities

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.
Media
Focus on impact to make cities greener

Focus on impact to make cities greener

Heating & Cooling
Energy democracy
Citizen engagement
Community energy
Fossil-free cities
Community energy

04/11/2025

City leaders are on the front lines of climate change. Bart Somers, mayor of the Belgian city of Mechelen, which won a prestigious award this year for its approach to energy and climate policy, shares his view on the power of local authorities to implement change.
News
From local energy to cleaner heat: Ivry-sur-Seine’s journey

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

Heating & Cooling
Decarbonisation
Local governments
Fossil-free cities

27/10/2025

In the French city of Ivry-sur-Seine, located just south-east of Paris, the municipality has set an ambitious goal: to reach climate neutrality by 2050. Its strategy relies […]

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PROSPECT

PROSPECT

Capacity Building for Local and Regional Authorities
PROSPECT

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

MUSE DHC

MUSE DHC

coMmUnity-led actionS for Efficient District Heating & Cooling
MUSE DHC

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)

Support Service for Citizen-led Renovation (CLR)

Empowering Citizen-led renovation!
Support Service for Citizen-led Renovation (CLR)

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 […]

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 […]