Cities Manifesto for Fossil-Free Heating and Cooling

The signatory cities of the Cities Manifesto for Fossil-Free Heating & Cooling remain united in their conviction that the heat transition can only be achieved if all government levels fulfil their role, provide the right support mechanisms and establish an enabling regulatory framework for the local level.

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3 years after the Celsius community pledged to bring sustainable heating and cooling to the heart of
their cities and accelerate the energy transition, great progress has been made. The signatory cities of
the Cities Manifesto for Fossil-Free Heating & Cooling remain united in their conviction that the heat
transition can only be achieved if all government levels fulfil their role, provide the right support
mechanisms and establish an enabling regulatory framework for the local level.

The following steps are needed from the EU and Member States to enable cities to continue their progress towards fossil free heating and cooling:

  • Empower and include cities in the EU and national energy transition, and leverage their
    expertise in national energy strategies
  • Local heat planning for cities to have a clear picture on available local sources, challenges
    and opportunities and project implementation support
  • Create the right incentives for utilisation of waste heat in heat networks and accelerate the
    uptake of waste heat in heat networks to decarbonise the heating and cooling system

Read the full set of recommendations here.