30 Mar

Cities on the Frontline of the Energy Crisis: the Covenant of Mayors Europe 2023 Conference

The Covenant of Mayors EU Conference of 2023 will be an opportunity to reflect on local and regional governments' response to the energy crisis.

22 May - 24 May

Euroheat & Power Congress – Torino 2023

DISTRICT ENERGY: THE LOCAL SOLUTION TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES The 2023 edition of the International Euroheat & Power Congress will be held in Turin on 22-24 […]

21 Jun

Brussels, Belgium

Inclusive energy services to fight energy poverty and empower citizens

Capacity-building for municipal energy entrepreneurs with a social purpose Why this workshop? As the energy crisis touches more and more people, it becomes even more important […]

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Support the target of “at least 45%” renewable energy for 2030: lead the charge for a safe, sustainable and affordable energy future

24/03/2023

Together with business leaders, city and citizen networks, NGOs and renewable energy associations, Energy Cities called on the negotiators of the Renewable Energy Directive, to […]
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Join a unique capacity-building programme on innovative financing!

Join a unique capacity-building programme on innovative financing!

H2020 PROSPECT+ is launching its third call for applications. Don’t miss the opportunity!

24/03/2023

Would you like to explore new ways of financing your energy and climate measures? Would you like to learn about energy performance contracting, municipal green […]
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EU governments can hit the gas to empower municipalities in driving gas phase out…or miss the opportunity

14/03/2023

The EU member states have a choice: increase the risks of stranded gas assets, the cost of gas distribution and the expense of the energy […]
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Yes to 45% – or higher – renewable energy by 2030

Yes to 45% – or higher – renewable energy by 2030

The Council of the European Union should review their current target to keep Europe on the path for 1.5°C

28/02/2023

On the 29th of March,  EU ministers are expected to negotiate with the European Parliament and the Commission on the EU renewable energy target for […]
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Community energy espresso training

Community energy espresso training

4 hands-on modules for local governments to level up their city-citizen collaborations!

22/02/2023

Espresso [uh·spreh·sow]: A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.  Get your dose of community energy knowledge […]
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“We cannot let our cultural heritage go to ruins and we have to address this issue.”

17/02/2023

How can you bring modern energy and climate standards into a picturesque urban setting? Is rooftop PV compatible with heritage buildings and will citizens want that? We have chatted with Gordana Lalic from the municipal company Parentium. She talks about their approach to developing an attractive city that combines historic richness with innovative energy projects.
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How to make sure energy communities thrive in your city?

How to make sure energy communities thrive in your city?

Valencia’s Climate and Energy Foundation share their challenges and solutions.

13/02/2023

Valencia has gone a long way since joining Energy Cities in 2019. It is globally recognised as a sustainability champion and in 2024, the Spanish […]
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Cities’ response to the energy crisis paving the way for Europe’s energy transition

Cities’ response to the energy crisis paving the way for Europe’s energy transition

How can the EU further support cities in their efforts to tackle the energy crisis while implementing the transition?

03/02/2023

This year’s Covenant of Mayors Conference on March 30, 2023, will focus on the local response to the energy crisis and how it is paving the way for Europe’s energy transition.
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Launch of the EU Energy Communities Map

Launch of the EU Energy Communities Map

Whether you are looking for an overview of Europe's energy communities, willing to discover the energy communities around you, or part of an energy community yourself... This map is for you!

30/01/2023

The European Commission’s Energy Community Repository has just launched its interactive map of energy communities in Europe. Based on an inventory created by the EU-funded […]
Advocacy
Reform Electricity Market Design legislation to empower citizens in the energy transition

Reform Electricity Market Design legislation to empower citizens in the energy transition

A letter by the Community Power coalition ahead of the publication of the Commission's proposal

16/12/2022

Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s proposal on the design of the EU market for electricity, the Community Power coalition sent a letter […]

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SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE EU

Social Sciences and Humanities for Climate, Energy aNd Transport Research Excellence
SSH CENTRE EU

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 […]

LIFE LOOP – Local Ownership Of Power

LIFE LOOP – Local Ownership Of Power

We support cities and citizens in creating their energy community.
LIFE LOOP – Local Ownership Of Power

Developing support mechanisms for energy communities and citizen-led initiatives in sustainable energy

SHAPE-EU

SHAPE-EU

European Affordable Housing Consortium: Sustainable Housing for Social Impact
SHAPE-EU

The European Union has embarked on a challenging journey towards carbon neutrality. A promising approach is district renovation. Renovation at district scale reduces CO2 emissions […]

Energy Communities Repository

Launched by the European Commission, the Energy Communities Repository aims to support and monitor energy communities’ activities across Europe, within the framework of a just […]