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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

Europe’s energy independence must be powered by local, fossil-free flexibility

Local governments have an essential role in securing a clean, secure and affordable energy future for Europe

Renewables

Energy self-sufficiency

15/04/2026

A renewable, decentralised, and flexible energy system is Europe’s best defense against energy crises, price shocks, and geopolitical pressure. This happens at local level.

Advocacy

A secure and resilient EU energy system? Local stakeholders can help!

Through fossil-free flexibility and decentralised production

09/04/2026

Local stakeholders play a key role in providing fossil-free flexibility, for a more secure and affordable energy system, bringing them to the centre stage of Europe's energy independence.

News

Your 4-step journey to more inclusive energy projects

Enrol to new free training module

Renewables

Citizen engagement

Community energy

01/04/2026

This free, self-paced 2-hours course is designed to help you embed inclusivity and intersectionality into your energy projects. We’ve combined theory with practical approaches to inclusion, so you can start applying these insights right away.

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 […]

News

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 […]

News

Social business models to address local energy poverty: six cities tell their story.

How each place found its pace

Participative governance

Renewables

Community energy

Fair economies

02/12/2025

Imagine six places that set out to build their own social energy players – or at least a mindset for more collective and fair energy. […]

News

Cities and citizens should be empowered to invest and own renewable energy infrastructure

Energy Cities’ response to the Commission’s consultation on the Citizens Energy Package

Renewables

Community energy

08/10/2025

Expected between the end of 2025 and the early months of 2026, the EU Citizens Energy Package (CEP) is intended to “accelerate the transition towards […]

News

The municipality of Aradippou reached energy independence with 100% renewables

"Throughout these years, Energy Cities team [...] has been an invaluable resource of scientific knowledge, political support and encouragement"

Renewables

Fossil-free cities

Community energy

02/10/2025

The municipality of Aradippou had joined Energy Cities’ two years before and was already working on the development of smart grid solutions based on renewables for its industrial areas. They were motivated and inspired by Samsø’s achievement.

News

How is Assen turning up the heat on affordability and sustainability?

From district heating to Energy Desks: Assen’s strategy for a greener, more sustainable city.

01/10/2025

In the Dutch city of Assen, the transition to renewable heating isn’t just a technical challenge, it’s a mission that touches every citizen. The city […]