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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 […]

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Love me tender

Love me tender

Valencia's groundbreaking public procurement approach benefitting energy communities

Participative governance
Renewables
Community energy

28/04/2026

A recent UK analysis warns that the Iran conflict could cost households over EUR 550. Municipalities across Europe are searching for innovative ways to provide affordable energy solutions. The City of Valencia, Spain, offers a pioneering model that not only speeds up renewables installations but also ensures that the most vulnerable are included in the process.
Media
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
Europe’s energy independence must be powered by local, fossil-free flexibility 

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
Community energy
Electrification
Fossil-free cities
Community energy

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!

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

Through fossil-free flexibility and decentralised production

Renewables
Resilience
Energy savings
Smart cities
Decarbonisation
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Fossil-free cities

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

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

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

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

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.

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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 […]

E2-CUTIES

E2-CUTIES

Engaged Energy Communities in Urban areas with Technology Integrated Energy Systems
E2-CUTIES

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. […]

ESCALATE

ESCALATE

ESCALATE

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 […]