Publications

The PROSPECT CUBE project has released a Learning Handbook on Energy Agencies, offering practical guidance for local and regional authorities on how to create, strengthen and fund these key delivery vehicles for the energy transition.

The Green City Accord, launched by the EU in 2020, unites European mayors committed to cleaner, healthier cities. Signatories pledge to implement EU environmental law and the Green Deal, report progress, and drive local action for a greener future.

One-stop shops are transforming how Europe renovates buildings, simplifying complex, fragmented processes into a single trusted point of contact. Curious how they work and how to set one up? Dive into a new Learning Handbook

The LIFE ISLET project shares policy recommendations and practical guidelines for building Renewable Energy Communities on small islands, to help public authorities and citizens turn ambition into action.

This Smart Cities Marketplace publication shares practical lessons on how cities can move from climate ambition to investment-ready sustainable energy projects.

This publication explores how Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans can support small municipalities beyond climate and energy objectives, including through social, environmental and territorial planning benefits.

The IEA’s Global Energy Review 2026 provides a comprehensive assessment of energy trends in 2025, covering demand, supply, technology deployment and energy-related CO₂ emissions.

New analysis shows that grid constraints are becoming a major barrier to Europe’s energy transition, putting renewable projects and electrification at risk.

The CEAH project is identifying and showcasing the most effective citizen-led energy initiatives across the EU, offering replicable models and practical insights for communities looking to drive their own energy transition.