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Bad landlords and vacant homes: how Utrecht is tackling the housing crisis

Bad landlords and vacant homes: how Utrecht is tackling the housing crisis

Interview with Dennis de Vries, Alderman at City of Utrecht

12/11/2025

And paradoxically, at the same time, many cities register a growing number of real estate space that is empty and unused. How can we better match housing supply with demand? And how can public administrations regain control over the housing stock?
News
How to grant housing rights in the fast-growing Utrecht

How to grant housing rights in the fast-growing Utrecht

From vacancy ordinance to shared housing incentives, the city explains the set of measures implemented to tackle the housing crisis

03/11/2025

Energy Cities’ commitment to supporting municipalities in their green transition journey, while at the same time strengthening our democracies, has reached a new workstream in […]
News
Cities and regions, give your citizens a home renovation gift box.

21/10/2025

Do you want to give access to ambitious, high quality, safe and simple energy renovation to all your citizens? Do you want to boost your […]
Advocacy
Tackling the housing crisis for fairer, more liveable and resilient cities

Tackling the housing crisis for fairer, more liveable and resilient cities

5 recommendations by Energy Cities for a successful EU Affordable Housing plan

01/08/2025

Every day, local leaders witness the impact that the housing crisis has on their communities, from an increase in homelessness to the struggle – even […]
News
What’s EUp : New guidelines for the EPBD

What’s EUp : New guidelines for the EPBD

Fossil fuel boilers banned, solar mandatory — what this means for your city

09/07/2025

On the 30th of June, the European Commission approved the content of the notice providing guidance on the recast Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD). This will […]
News
Cities speak out for affordable and sustainable housing 

Cities speak out for affordable and sustainable housing 

Energy Cities gathered its board for a meeting with the European Commission on the housing crisis

02/07/2025

How can the EU help cities tackle the housing crisis? Across Europe, prices are soaring, and finding an affordable apartment is becoming increasingly difficult.  Although […]
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Community energy for social housing in Mechelen

Community energy for social housing in Mechelen

Discover the energy community of Otterbeek, nominated as finalist of the 2025 EUSEW Local Energy Action Award

27/05/2025

The social housing energy community of Otterbeek in Mechelen is bringing the energy transition and its benefits to the communities who need it the most, providing affordable and stable clean energy to low-income neighbourhoods. Show your support by voting for them as finalists of 2025 EUSEW Award.
Advocacy
Why Sufficiency matters for the EU

Why Sufficiency matters for the EU

10 targets and measures to reduce energy and resource consumption, for a competitive and secure European economy

05/05/2025

Europe is at a crossroads. In the face of growing geopolitical upheaval, the European Commission has launched a series of flagship initiatives to strengthen the […]
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Housing rights: Metropolis of Lille’s challenges and solutions

Housing rights: Metropolis of Lille’s challenges and solutions

The European Metropolis of Lille is calling for strong action to develop affordable housing without compromising the environmental commitments

04/04/2025

 The European Metropolis of Lille needs to address a high demand for housing, 6,200 dwellings per year, in a very large area (672km2) that includes […]
News
Housing rights: Utrecht’s challenges and solutions

Housing rights: Utrecht’s challenges and solutions

Utrecht is calling for funds to provide affordable housing to vulnerable people, the younger generation and the middle-class

11/03/2025

Utrecht is the fastest-growing city in The Netherlands, a place that strives to provide a high-quality life to its inhabitants. It is developing from a […]