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

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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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21 Oct

Policy Meets Innovation – Webinar Academy Episode 1: Unlocking rapid decarbonisation in apartment blocks

Starting from October 21st the European Environmental Bureau will host monthly a webinar focusing on two innovative solutions to decarbonise heating and cooling pivoting around […]

27 Oct

webinar
Energy communities: how municipalities and local and regional energy agencies can help?

Today millions of EU households and businesses are facing another cost of living crisis, created by unstable, expensive, imported fossil fuels. Energy communities can be […]

28 Oct

webinar
Energy Behaviour Forum Webinar 3: Increasing impact – learning about monitoring, evaluation and P2P collaboration

Energy Behaviour Forum will be hosting a three-part webinar series on energy behavioural change in October. The series will look at the importance of behaviour […]

04 Nov - 05 Nov

conference

Rennes, France

What if time became a catalyst for transforming our regions?

Over these two days, Rennes invites you to explore how time policies contribute to making territories more resilient. Through a series of urban walks, let […]

09 Nov

webinar
Members-only Autumn 2026 Matchmaking

A new edition of our members-only matchmaking will take place in November 2026. During this online session, we will present the latest calls for funding […]

26 Nov - 27 Nov

conference

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

CLIMA Conference

Join us on 26–27 November 2026 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, for the final conference of CLIMABOROUGH, a pioneering European project dedicated to accelerating the transition […]

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Mayors call on the EU to match local responsibilities with the means to act

Mayors call on the EU to match local responsibilities with the means to act

Takeaways from the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026 and follow-up letter to the Commission

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

21/10/2026

At the 15 October Covenant of Mayors gathering and in a follow-up letter to the European Commission, mayors warn that growing climate risks and energy price shocks are widening the gap between their responsibilities to protect citizens and the resources, powers and influence they need to act.
News
A chill in the air for the EU budget

A chill in the air for the EU budget

Policy Op-ed

15/10/2026

Temperatures are not the only thing falling as autumn begins. The future EU budget is shrinking too. For months, everyone has been waiting for proposals […]
News
Supporting energy communities just got easier: free course for municipalities

Supporting energy communities just got easier: free course for municipalities

Renewables
Community energy

13/10/2026

Citizen initiatives often struggle to get timely support from municipal administrations. This is a gap that often links to a lack of local expertise. That gap, cities can close it themselves through targeted training. The free Espresso online course is both short and efficient - just like a shot of coffee is.
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Next Annual Forum will be in Athens in April 2027

Next Annual Forum will be in Athens in April 2027

Save the date!

Energy democracy
Housing
Climate adaptation
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

13/10/2026

Our next Annual Forum will take place in Athens, Greece, on 14–16 April 2027.
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Europe sets the rules, Heat Heroes make them work

Europe sets the rules, Heat Heroes make them work

The European Union has set the course for fossil-free heating and cooling. Now cities and towns need the means to deliver.

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

05/10/2026

No directive will heat a single home on its own. That work happens in cities and towns, led by local authorities and the people we […]