The EU finally has a plan to electrify Europe – it'll need local authorities to make it happen

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

The MitOst Festival 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of MitOst. The Festival takes place at an important moment for the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe. […]

15 Oct

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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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Interviews
It’s not just about installing underground pipes: better neighbourhoods through district heating and cooling

It’s not just about installing underground pipes: better neighbourhoods through district heating and cooling

Frederik Ceulemans, Deputy Mayor, City of Brussels

Heating & Cooling
Fossil-free cities

27/08/2026

The City of Brussels has a clear strategy and vision for phasing out gas. And they are already actively involved in various projects. They did not take the easy way: Frederik, his team and many public and private partners are experimenting district heating and cooling in two 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

23/07/2026

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.
News
Electrification = Energy sovereignty or simply an industrial competitiveness policy?

Electrification = Energy sovereignty or simply an industrial competitiveness policy?

Policy Op-ed

European policies
Local governments
Local energy

23/07/2026

On 17 July, the European Commission adopted its proposed Electrification Action Plan. At its core is a new target of 46% electrification by 2040, meaning […]
News
Heating Besançon beyond gas

Heating Besançon beyond gas

Anthony Nappez on Besançon’s transition away from fossil fuels towards cleaner heating

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Heating & Cooling
Renewables
Fossil-free cities

21/07/2026

Across Europe, cities are rethinking the way they heat homes and buildings to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, strengthen energy resilience, and provide more […]
Advocacy
The EU finally has a plan to electrify Europe – it’ll need local authorities to make it happen

The EU finally has a plan to electrify Europe – it’ll need local authorities to make it happen

We welcome the EU’s Electrification Action Plan and highlight where local authorities need to play a more central role.

Fossil-free cities

17/07/2026

The European Commission's Electrification Action Plan brings Europe closer to a fossil-free, secure and affordable energy system, but it has a blind spot when it comes to the role of local authorities. To put this plan into action, it’s going to need their help.