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Shape the Future of Energy: Submit a Paper or Speaker to World Sustainable Energy Days 2026

Submit a paper or speaker to be showcased to an audience of energy transition professionals at the World Sustainable Energy Days 2026!

Online mentoring to guide your home renovation journey

The EU PEERS Online Mentoring Programme brings five leading experts straight to your screen, offering tailored support to help local and regional authorities, energy and climate agencies, and other bodies across Europe with home renovation.

Five takeaways from OwnYourSECAP project

Can municipalities truly take ownership of their Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs), and how can we support them in this process? That was the core question at the heart of the OwnYourSECAP project.

Community of Practice: Riding the wave of public‑building renovation

Experts from Croatia, Ireland and Spain came together online to showcase cutting‑edge one‑stop‑shop (OSS) models and kick‑start a truly pan‑European network dedicated to ambitious public building renovation.

EU Budget proposals risk cutting out cities and regions: FEDARENE and the Local Alliance react to the 2028-2034 EU long-term budget

FEDARENE, alongside partner organisations from the Local Alliance, representing local and regional authorities from across the EU, published a press release in reaction to the MFF proposal.

One Year of Impact: The Estonian Islands Energy Agency Leads the Way

The Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA) has transformed island energy planning in just one year. Supporting six remote Estonian islands, the agency has mobilised over €20.6 million, launched community energy pilots, and provided technical advice to dozens of local stakeholders—proving the power of regional leadership in the energy transition.

Slovenia’s Fala Hydropower Plant celebrated in Brussels on its 110th Anniversary

The Committee of the Regions hosted an exhibition celebrating the 110th anniversary of the Fala Hydropower Plant — Slovenia’s oldest still-operating hydroelectric facility. Built under the pressures of World War I and still producing clean energy today, Fala is both a technical monument and a symbol of Europe’s long-term commitment to sustainability.

FEDARENE’s Insights on Climate Adaptation: What Happened in June 2025

June 2025 was rich in opportunities to learn and reflect on climate adaptation efforts at both political and technical levels. Through workshops and forums, the month offered insights into the progress made in strengthening European climate resilience.

Energy Meets Intelligence. Wrap-up

Did you miss our “Energy Meets Intelligence: Insights from the IEA’s latest report & observatory”? Don’t worry – the recording is now available! Watch it to find out about Data centers’ energy consumption and future trends.

Energy Communities Blocked by Bureaucracy: the Croatian case

Energy communities in Croatia hold enormous promise for a fair, local energy transition—but legal barriers and bureaucratic red tape continue to stall progress.

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