Publications

The Joint Research Centre has published the updated Covenant of Mayors (CoM) Guidebook on how to develop a Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP). It offers municipalities step-by-step guidance, methodology, and best practices to support integrated climate and energy planning.

Who’s helping European cities deliver clean energy on the ground? Local energy agencies—and the recording of the 4 June webinar shows how. Watch now.

The European Commission's 2025 assessment of final NECPs shows progress toward 2030 climate goals—but more ambition is needed on energy efficiency, adaptation, and phasing out fossil fuels.

This IEA report explores how AI is reshaping the energy sector—projecting its rising electricity demand while highlighting how it can also drive innovation, efficiency, and climate progress.

This ECA review explores the state of the EU’s electricity grid and outlines key investments, flexibility measures, and funding reforms needed to reach climate neutrality by 2050.

The latest EIB survey reveals how EU municipalities are scaling up climate and social infrastructure investment—while facing critical challenges in finance, expertise, and regulation.

A new ENERGIZE report reviews over 120 industrial parks worldwide, offering guidance for scaling energy cooperation and circular economy in Europe’s industrial zones.

This EEA foresight report explores four future scenarios to guide Europe’s sustainability transition, focusing on food, energy, mobility and the built environment.

A new PROSPECT+ consultation highlights why local authorities across Europe still rely on subsidies, and what support they need to unlock innovative financing solutions