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District heating and cooling systems are becoming more efficient, making it easier to integrate renewable technologies and reduce heat demand. This allows for the cost-effective use of clean heat sources, promoting a city-wide shift towards local, affordable, and healthy heating solutions. Check the #CitiesHeatDetox campaign of the Covenant of Mayors - Europe to know more

🏗️ The future of sustainable construction is in your hands! 🌍 The Green Solutions Awards 2024-2025 showcase 200 groundbreaking projects from 26 countries, setting new standards in #SustainableConstruction, #EnergyEfficiency, and #ClimateResilience. From net-zero buildings to green infrastructures, these real-world, replicable solutions are shaping a #low-carbon future. Now, it's time to recognise the best innovations! 🏆 🗳️ Vote before 10 April and help these projects gain the visibility they deserve! Your support amplifies #BestPractices, inspires action, and drives #ClimateNeutrality forward. 🔗 Vote here: https://lnkd.in/eKGjP6Fw Construction21 - International Construction21 - France

⏳ Less than a week to go! Don’t miss the European Climate Pact event on regional #climateadaptation this 19 March. Secure your online spot now and join the conversation! 🌍💡REGILIENCE

Join the #CLIMATEFIT Replication Programme! This #Horizon Europe-funded initiative, led by the Energy and Climate Agency of Podravje helps local and regional authorities access financing and set up Local Resilience Taskforces (LRTs). ✔ Learn from experts in adaptation finance ✔ Work with peers to tackle challenges ✔ Develop investment strategies for climate resilience 📅 Apply by May 30! https://lnkd.in/ewZc6hPy Let’s make climate adaptation happen! 💡🌍

🚀 Shape Urban Training with Earth Observation! 🌍🏙️ The European Space Agency - ESA and the Covenant of Mayors - Europe are launching a survey to understand your training needs on Earth Observation (EO) and Remote Sensing (RS) for urban planning. 🌱 Why Participate?  🔹 Influence capacity-building activities for local authorities.  🔹 Ensure training matches your interests and challenges.  🔹 Advance EO adoption for sustainable cities. 👉 Share your input now!

Competitiveness & Independence through Sustainability: The Way of the Regions 🌍 The #CleanIndustrialDeal & #AffordableEnergyActionPlan mark key steps for Europe's competitiveness and it will require the drive of regions, municipalities, businesses, and communities. At FEDARENE, we believe in #EnergyTransition First: before investing in costly fossil infrastructure, governments should prioritise renewables—solutions that are proven, available, and scalable. ✅ Regions & #EnergyAgencies are already delivering: 🔹 Clean tech clusters drive industrial leadership 🔹 SMEs & industries increase competitiveness through fossil fuel phase-out 🔹 Municipalities scale up circular economy & energy sufficiency 🔹 Energy agencies activate renewable-based heating & cooling solutions 💬 “A fair & effective energy transition is crucial for Europe’s resilience and strategic autonomy.” – Julije Domac, FEDARENE President 📢 We stand ready to support EU institutions & national governments to turn these policies into action. Now is the time to act. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eDKVMnGC

Meet the speakers of the policy event on innovative financing organised by #H2020PROSPECT+. Join us in Brussels tomorrow!

🌍 Exciting Opportunity for European Regions & Municipalities! 🚀 The Plan4CET Mentoring Programme is here to support local and regional authorities in shaping a successful Clean Energy Transition! 🌱⚡ 🔹 Are you working on energy & climate action plans? 🔹 Looking for expert guidance and hands-on training? 🔹 Want to learn from leading European regions? 💡 This fully-funded programme offers tailored mentoring, practical tools, and networking with top experts. Participants will join one of three specialised training tracks to gain insights and drive impactful change: 📍 Parma, Italy – Accelerating Clean Energy Transition & One-Stop Shops: Building Renewable Energy Communities 📍 Skåne, Sweden – Building Facilitation Structures for a Successful Energy Transition 📍 Navarre, Spain – Work Areas And Specific Actions To Support Local Entities In The Implementation Of Their CET Planning 💰 Travel & accommodation are covered for selected participants! 🕒 Deadline to apply: March 31st 💚 Don’t miss this chance to accelerate your region’s energy transition and connect with Europe’s best practices! Apply now: Link in the first comment below⬇️

🌱 Maribor's Green Transition with ENERGAP! 🌱 Maribor, Slovenia's second-largest city, is leading the way in sustainable heating. With ENERGAP at the helm, the city is phasing out fossil fuels and integrating renewable energy sources into its district heating network. Key initiatives include: - Expanding district heating with renewable energy - Utilizing hydrogen and syn-gas for efficiency - Constructing a high-temperature heat pump - Leveraging waste heat from thermal treatment plants Maribor's journey towards full carbon neutrality by 2040 is a testament to its commitment to a greener future. Let's celebrate this progress and inspire more cities & energy agencies to follow suit! @Covenant of Mayors @ENERGAP #CitiesHeatDetox

🚀 Great news from FEDARENE!🌱 We are proud to announce that Vlasta Krmelj, FEDARENE Vice-President for Financing & Investments, has officially become a full member of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR)! 🎉 Representing Slovenia, Vlasta brings nearly two decades of expertise in #SustainableEnergy, #ClimateAction, and #Financing—from Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) to Green Bonds and citizens’ financing schemes. As Director of ENERGAP and Mayor of Selnica ob Dravi, she has turned ambitious policies into real solutions at the local level. Now, in the ECON and ENVE commissions, she will advocate for stronger regional and local involvement in the #EUGreenDeal and sustainable financing. 🌍💡 🗣️ “Real implementation happens locally and regionally. My priority is to ensure the EU’s sustainability goals are really going #local.” – Vlasta Krmelj Congratulations, Vlasta! 👏 FEDARENE looks forward to working alongside the #CoR to shape Europe’s energy and climate future. 🔗 Read more in the first comment!