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From shore to sea: public participation and community engagement in offshore wind
A nature-inclusive transition to renewable energy at sea is essential to address the climate and biodiversity crises. The success of this transition hinges on effective public […]
SAPHEA Webinar: How to integrate Geothermal Energy into local heating and cooling planning?
Heating and cooling (H&C) planning is about to become mandatory across EU soon, at least for municipalities with more than 45 000 inhabitants (recast EED 2023). […]
Impact & trust: Co-designing energy communities with vulnerable households
How can local energy communities become credible and trusted players in fighting energy poverty? Pilot experiences from Belgium and Italy. Moderation: Marine Cornelis, Next Energy […]
How cities can promote solar energy among their residents
Get ready for Solar Day with some inspiring solutions to local challenges!
Fossil-free cities
Community energy17/06/2025
New in-depth report on enabling frameworks for energy communities
A Joint Policy Brief taking stock in 11 EU countries
11/06/2025
Reducing thresholds for citizens to make energy democracy work
Live podcast session with city makers and participation expert
Local governance03/06/2025
Local Transitions Learning Centre: Discover our rich learning offer!
From urban regeneration to financing sustainable energy projects and much more - all the knowledge and tools you need to make your city futureproof
Food systems
Fair economies20/05/2025
Towards 100% renewable cities: collaboration in action in Besançon
Discover how cities are turning ambition into action through clean heat strategies and community energy: insights from Energy Cities’ Annual Forum.
15/04/2025
Think you involve your citizens? Think again.
Join us for a one-day reflection and discovery of the many facets of local democracy
11/03/2025
Empathy in Action: A serious game for inclusive Energy Communities
Transforming how we build fair and equitable energy futures
11/03/2025
Collaborating for 100% renewable cities
Discover innovative partnerships to develop renewable energy in cities and towns at our Annual Forum in Besançon.
21/02/2025
04/02/2025
A 2025 focused on resilience
How we aim to shape EU policy landscape in 2025 for resilient local communities
29/01/2025
Projects All projects
E2-CUTIES
Engaged Energy Communities in Urban areas with Technology Integrated Energy Systems
The overall objective of the E2-CUTIES project Achieving the EU’s decarbonisation ambitions requires a transition to a distributed energy system with the participation of citizens. […]
The ESCALATE Project aims to speed up Europe’s shift to clean renewable energy by helping cities across the EU plan for more energy efficient heating and […]
ENERCOM Facility
The EU Energy Communities Facility
The EU ECF will be designed to provide direct support to energy communities that are compliant with the definition of “Renewable Energy Community” or “Citizen […]
SSH CENTRE EU
Social Sciences and Humanities for Climate, Energy aNd Transport Research Excellence
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 […]
