Annual Forum 2026: “We must reconnect with one another, with our communities” 

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

35 years of empowering local communities

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The Energy Cities Hubs are our community spaces to activate, empower and inspire local leaders towards a climate-neutral Europe

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17 Sep - 20 Sep

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Armenia

MitOst Festival: Democratic Resilience in Practice: Civil Society Between Transformation and Uncertainty

The MitOst Festival 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of MitOst, and we’re proud to be organizing this year’s Festival with our partners from Armenia and […]

15 Oct

conference

Commission européenne Bâtiment Charlemagne (CHAR), Rue de la Loi, Brussels, Belgium

EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026

The EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026 will place local leadership at the heart of Europe’s climate and energy transition.  Under the theme “Local Leaders for Affordable […]

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How Bristol City Leap is using private finance to empower citizens

How Bristol City Leap is using private finance to empower citizens

The story behind the EUR 1.7 millions fund for community energy projects

Participative governance
Finance & Divest
Renewables
Community energy

03/07/2026

If your municipality is wondering how to finance the energy transition while delivering visible benefits for residents, you're in good company. Across Europe, local governments are experimenting with new ways to attract investment, strengthen communities and build more resilient energy systems. Bristol's Community Energy Fund is one example. It has already unlocked more than EUR 690k for 43 local projects.
Interviews
How to turn a city into a “cool” place: Grenoble’s fight against urban heat islands

How to turn a city into a “cool” place: Grenoble’s fight against urban heat islands

Interview with Mariam Emelien, Urban Planning Service at Grenoble Alpes Metropole

Participative governance
Climate adaptation
Fossil-free cities
Fair economies

30/06/2026

Heat peaks have become the new normal in many of our cities. On hot days, residents have to find places to stay cool – if there are any. In Grenoble, France, a team of urban planners and other experts have been working on interventions, some small-scale, some much bigger.
Advocacy
Solving the EU’s Climate Implementation Gap: connect national plans with local actions and needs

Solving the EU’s Climate Implementation Gap: connect national plans with local actions and needs

How connecting local energy projects with national strategies can cut red tape, unlock investment, and deliver on 2040 climate goals.

European policies
Budget
Local governance

26/06/2026

By linking national, regional, and local plans into one streamlined system, the EU can slash bureaucracy and deliver climate targets.
Advocacy
Making European grids more cost-effective: the Commission is moving in the right direction, but some gaps still remain

Making European grids more cost-effective: the Commission is moving in the right direction, but some gaps still remain

Some additions and clarifications to strengthen the Commission's legislative proposal on network charges

25/06/2026

Energy Cities welcomes the proposal and its objective, but has some suggestions and clarifications to make it stronger.
News
Heating Brussels Capital Region beyond gas

Heating Brussels Capital Region beyond gas

Vincent Vandernoot on Brussels’ new clean heat project in the city’s Northern District

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Heating & Cooling
Renewables
Emissions reduction
Resilience
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Fossil-free cities

24/06/2026

Across Europe, cities are working to replace fossil gas with cleaner heating systems. This shift makes our heating independent from external markets and less vulnerable […]