Transition Action for Local Authorities: IMPACT on Heating & Cooling
Heating and Cooling (H&C) account for more than half of Europe’s final energy consumption. Yet, despite its major role in reaching climate targets, structured urban planning remains significantly underdeveloped in Central and Southeastern Europe.
The TALA-IMPACT project addresses this critical gap by developing actionable H&C Plans across five European capital cities, directly targeting nearly 5 million citizens.
Decarbonising urban energy requires tailor-made strategies that reflect each city’s distinct energy mix, building stock, and existing infrastructure. By involving five capitals with highly diverse energy profiles and nearly 5 million inhabitants, TALA builds adaptable blueprints for regional energy transformation.
TALA goes beyond individual city planning, it establishes a scalable methodology transferable to local authorities across Europe.
By testing H&C plan development across cities and strengthening local capacities for energy planning and investment priorities, TALA provides tested pathways for cities of all sizes to decarbonise their H&C sectors. The pilot capital cities will serve as regional lighthouses, inspiring and guiding municipalities on national and European levels.
Co-funded by the European Union under project ID 101294136.
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Partners of the TALA-IMPACT project gathered in Zagreb to launch Heating and Cooling Plans across 5 European capitals, targeting 5M citizens.
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