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Sustainable Energy Systems

27 April 2022

Exchange partners in Western Balkans and Ukraine collaborate on the transition towards clean energy

In the transition towards clean energy, knowledge exchange provides ample learning opportunities to elevate all those involved. In the Western Balkans and Ukraine, six exchanges are kicking off within a dedicated exchange programme. The exchange provides an opportunity for regions to start direct, o...
Sustainable Energy Systems

25 April 2022

Apply to exchange knowledge and learn from other collective energy initiatives

Are you part of a European Energy Community, or running an Energy Collective Action in your municipality? Then you are invited to apply to exchange knowledge and learn from others across Europe working in this field, all in the hopes of helping newer energy initiatives to grow and thrive. Energy co...
Climate Change Mitigation Resilience Sustainable Energy Systems Governance Innovation Climate & Air

8 April 2022

ICLEI Members work across borders on measures for climate neutrality

Two ambitious ICLEI Member Cities in the United Kingdom – namely Hammersmith & Fulham London Borough (also referred to as H&F) and Bristol – have matched up with municipalities in Poland to work together to strategise on how to reach net zero emissions. Bristol City Council has ...
Sustainable Energy Systems Governance Innovation Just & Peaceful Communities

5 April 2022

Municipalities and renewable energy communities – a perfect match

Renewable energy communities on the rise Renewable energy communities are on the rise throughout Europe, contributing to the just energy transition. What do renewable energy communities look like and what makes them stand out? A new factsheet shows that energy communities come in all shapes and siz...
Sustainable Energy Systems

23 March 2022

Fossil-free heating and cooling - how local planners can find support

Heating and cooling accounts for about half of Europe’s total energy needs, with 75% still dependent on fossil fuels. The majority of this energy demand is met by local or regional governments and their affiliated partners, such as energy utilities. Therefore, to dramatically decrease the dep...
Sustainable Energy Systems Justice, Equity & Democracy

22 March 2022

ICLEI argues for a transformative Social Climate Fund

Local governments hold tremendous potential to drive just energy transitions in their communities. ICLEI – as part of the European Alliance for Just Transition – is proud to have officially signed a joint statement advocating for policy reforms and safeguards to ensure that the European ...
Sustainable Energy Systems

11 March 2022

What are energy communities and how can you start one?

Recently there is increasing buzz around the term 'energy community', a sometimes difficult concept to grasp due to varying definitions in European regulations and the use of technical language surrounding it. Energy Communities in the European context are legal entities that are active in the ...
Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Mobility Procurement Justice, Equity & Democracy

8 March 2022

International Women’s Day at ICLEI Europe

Today, 8 March, ICLEI Europe recognises International Women’s Day. This annual commemeration is about striving towards a more gender-equal world. On this day, it is important to celebrate the achievements of women and gender minorities, while also calling out areas where inequalities remain, a...
Sustainable Energy Systems Governance Innovation Justice, Equity & Democracy Membership

4 March 2022

Checklist, tools, and insights on testing out energy transition solutions

Over the past several years, ICLEI Members Antwerp (Belgium), Basel (Switzerland), Bristol (the United Kingdom), Grenoble (France), Mannheim (Germany), and Warsaw (Poland) have been experimenting with using an innovative “City Lab” approach to push forward local energy transition. Now, t...
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