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Heating and cooling (H&C) is a major topic for the decarbonisation of the European energy system, and it goes hand to hand with urban planning. No surprise that the Energy Transition Partnership of the Urban Agenda for the EU

This year, Energy Cities is partnering with the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), a leading event for governments and organizations committed to smart, sustainable development. The Congress will be held from 19 to 21 November in Barcelona, Spain.

The latest Energy Allies report showcases how civil society can be an ally and friend to city governments in a quest for better energy transition strategies with lasting local impact. Civil society includes citizen groups, non-governmental organizations, startups and

This summer, far from Brussels’ overheated streets, I was asked this seemingly innocent question by a friend while chatting after a pleasant walk: “if you were to ask for only one measure from the future European Commission, what would

We are glad to coordinate the European City Facility (EUCF), a new EU-funded project which will provide financial support and services to cities and municipalities – or their groupings – across the EU. The mission of the EUCF is

The fourth and last H2020 PROSPECT learning cycle on innovative financing for local energy and climate projects, will start this November 2019, following an ongoing 2-step recruitment process of mentors and mentees. The first step, calling for mentors during

The fourth and last H2020 PROSPECT learning cycle on innovative financing for local energy and climate projects, will start this November 2019, following an ongoing 2-step recruitment process of mentors and mentees. The first step, calling for mentors during

September in Brussels is known as the ‘Rentrée’ when the crowds of lobbyists, commission employees, MEPs and so on make their way back to Brussels after the August holidays. The streets of Brussels suddenly hum with life just as

Energy Cities, Climate Alliance and ICLEI have called on the German chancellor Angela Merkel to commit to resolute action on climate protection. “There is a massive discrepancy between the ambitious climate protection targets and real-life politics and legislation. Political

Women still remain underrepresented in the energy sector. Rosalie, trainee at Energy Cities, led an exploratory study to analyse if renewable energy communities manage to better integrate gender issues and thereby empower women. An untapped potential for the energy