Energy Cities

Heating and cooling represents 50% of the energy demand in Europe and 80% of the energy consumption in households. We cannot decarbonise the energy sector without decarbonising H&C. Join us at our annual forum for a session looking into key success factors taken from cities transforming their energy system. Register now! https://lnkd.in/ebztA5QT #GraftingCities2024 REDI4HEAT, Covenant of Mayors - Europe

New measures have been introduced in recent years to streamline and accelerate permits for renewables. Both 2022 and 2023 were record years for new wind and solar installations. However, to meet the EU's 2030 renewable energy targets, we need new installations faster then the current permit constraints allow for. Join our colleague Sara Giovannini to discuss how permits can be further simplified. It will take place on June 12 at 11:30! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eSRSr2jW SolarPower Europe, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe #EUSEW2024

Energy communities coordinate community-led and collaborative energy initiatives, promoting a clean transition whilst prioritising citizen involvement. This survey aims to examine the context in which energy communities emerge and operate. It will feed policy recommendations, ultimately contributing to greater adoption rate and increased effectiveness of energy communities - in the broader context of sustainable and decentralised energy markets. Help us study and promote yours by participating! https://lnkd.in/e5AK_erx #TANDEM Ecorys, REScoop.eu

Our #FairEconomies bulletin is out! Do you want to join our matchmaking sessions for project ideas? Want to know where we stand with the Green Deal after 5 years? Do you want to know why staff, multilevel governance and finance are fundamental not to deviate from the course? Come read this edition: https://lnkd.in/emWbaG6h Eurocities, Climate Alliance, FEDARENE #LocalAlliance

In 2011, the European Commission announced an objective of "no-net-land take in 2050" to preserve #soil, protect #biodiversity, and enhance people's quality of life. Although this measure is not mandatory to implement, some have decided to follow the recommendation to limit urban sprawl. Read to find out about some national and regional approaches to this recommendation: https://lnkd.in/ekjqmHC7

If you are interested in the political barriers and development needs for the roll out of #geothermal, join our colleague Adrian Hiel for this session on June 13 at 14:00! Representatives of the European Commission, Member States, industry, research institutes and civil society will discuss the challenges, benefits and opportunities for the mass deployment of geothermal to achieve EU climate goals. Register below! https://lnkd.in/e_xsrWWT EuroGeoSurveys, European Parliament #EUSEW2024

The potential of energy demand reduction remains untapped; even if it would make for a smoother shift to renewables. Sign for our #EUSEW2024 session and hear the Deputy Mayor of our member city Grenoble, Vincent Fristot, discuss how #EDR can boost the clean energy transition and support EU climate goals. https://lnkd.in/dn5dXJtU Association négaWatt, REScoop.eu, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

The European Sustainable Energy Week (#EUSEW2024) is the biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in the EU - the theme for this edition is 'Net-zero energy solutions for a competitive Europe'! From geothermal to #communityenergy, here are six sessions we are either organising or contributing to: https://lnkd.in/eVmu8UWF CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, REScoop.eu, Covenant of Mayors - Europe

The first quarter of 2024 was an incredibly busy period - both for the European institutions and our policy team! Join us on May 22nd at 11:00 CEST to learn from the most recent legislative developments for the building sector. We will discuss the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, latest developments for the gas package and share best practices from cities. This session is a great opportunity to get acquainted with inspiring examples. Don't forget to register: https://lnkd.in/ekxmssEd

If you are a policymaker, a technician or a consultant involved in the energy transition of your city, we have a training for you! To achieve the energy transition, cities must face several challenges, including high costs, resource limitations, and difficulties in collecting relevant data. This training is designed to overcome these issues and steer local governments towards a more sustainable future in line with 2050 EU #climate targets. It will take place on June 10 - if you're in for hands on learning then click below: https://lnkd.in/e3dQAhSy CLIMACT, Carbon Market Watch, Regional Energy Agency North (REA Sjever) #EUCityCalc