Events
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Brussels
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Energy security or green revolution: Can the EU have both?
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union has made substantial strides to diversify its energy supply, reduce reliance on third countries, and boost domestic production. At the same time, European companies and citizens continue to face high energy costs, fueling pressure to find sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions. Some argue that technological neutrality […]
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Decarbonising district heating systems: a case study on financial modelling using low-grade renewable energy sources
OnlineAGENDA9:00 - 9:05 Introduction of the Scalable Cities and Smart Cities, and Communities projects. GNE Finance.9:05 – 9:15 Introduction of the European Covenant of Mayors and the Cities Heat Detox Campaign. Frederic Boyer, Coordinator of the EU Covenant of Mayors office.9:15 – 9:30 Low2High EU Project Overview: A pathway to decarbonise DH systems in Lithuania, […]
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European Sustainable Energy Week 2025
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Shaping the future of renewable heating and cooling in the Netherlands: a roundtable
OnlineJoin Solar Heat Europe for the next edition of the National Roundtables series hosted by RHC-ETIP platform. This online event will explore the Netherland’s ambitious path to achieving 100% renewable heating and cooling (RHC). This engaging discussion will feature a variety of stakeholders from different RHC sectors sharing insights, strategies, and innovative solutions to overcome the challenges […]
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European Geothermal Summit 2025
BrusselsThe European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) warmly invites you to the First European Geothermal Summit, a high-level policy conference hosted by EGEC in partnership with ETIP Geothermal and GEOTHERM FORA, with the support of the Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Republic of Poland. Date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025 Time: 9:30 – 16:10 Venue: […]
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How can we cool our cities?
OnlineEnergy Cities is coordinating a new Community of Practice to discuss one important urban challenge: keeping our cities cool. With the climate crisis intensifying, demand for cooling solutions is on the rise, and urban areas need to act now to create livable environments for everyone while phase-out the use of fossil fuel energy. This initiative […]
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Keep your cool: sustainable solutions for a warming continent
FeaturedEuropean Parliament Brussels Rue Wiertz 60, Brussels, BelgiumAs Europe faces rising temperatures, more frequent heatwaves, and growing public health risks, the need for sustainable, equitable cooling solutions is becoming urgent. Already, 48,000 heat-related deaths occur annually across Europe, and temperature-driven mortality is set to rise. Cooling is the fastest growing end-use for energy in buildings, growing at 6% per year since 2000. […]
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Impact & trust: co-designing energy communities with vulnerable households
OnlineThis last webinar in the POWER UP series will feature the experiences of the pilots in Campania (Italy) and Eeklo (Belgium), showing how local energy communities can become credible and trusted actors in fighting energy poverty by designing tailored energy services. Both pilots faced extremely challenging contexts, from political instability in Italy to regulatory hurdles […]
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Energy and sustainability conference
Greece , GreeceThe Energy and Sustainability Conference, co-organised by the Technical University of Crete and the University of Genoa and Chania Municipality – Centre of Mediterranean Architecture invites researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit papers addressing the critical intersection of design and financing in promoting energy efficiency in buildings within the European Union. As the urgency […]
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Decarbonising heating and cooling in the EU: an analysis of national energy and climate plans
FeaturedOnlineAs the EU races to meet its 2030 climate goals, National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) are the backbone of strategic energy planning across Member States. But how well do these plans address the urgent need to decarbonise heating and cooling, a sector still heavily reliant on fossil fuels? Member States were required to submit […]