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From forgotten spaces to greener industries and circularity, URBACT cities are bringing green urban economy to life

Beyond the energy bills, addressing energy poverty requires innovative solutions that combine social policies, data-driven decision-making, urban regeneration, and citizen engagement. 

How EmPowerIngUs proves that transferring a good practice is about interpretation, experimentation, and local choice — not replication.

When cities decide to transfer a good practice, the expectation

The EmPowerIngUs network continues to demonstrate how collaborative learning and knowledge transfer can accelerate local action against energy poverty across Europe. The project supports partner

Written by Benjamin Sornin de Leysat

Fabio Barbero is the Climate Plan Coordinator for the municipality of Etterbeek. He is responsible for implementing a robust strategy to reduce the municipality’s

Written by Marta Acosta and Fernando Gonzalez

EmPowerIngUs partners gathered in Pomorie in September 2025 for the third Transnational Meeting of the network: a four-day event dedicated to sharing

From waffles and chocolate to Art Nouveau and cooperative housing…get to know the host of the EU City Lab on Housing!

Local groups and local stakeholders, what a role! One of the defining features of the URBACT Innovative Transfer Network is the central role played by the URBACT Local Groups (ULGs). EmPowerIngUs

Joining forces on #energypoverty

Across Europe, local authorities are increasingly facing the challenge of helping vulnerable households cope with rising energy costs while supporting a fair and