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Insights and advancements from quartely network journal #4

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

EmPowerIngUs final Event_ Getafe 30th June/2nd July

Two weeks to go until the Final Event of #EmPowerIngUs takes place!

When Transfer Becomes Translation

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 is often simple: find what works elsewhere and replicate it. Yet anyone involved in urban policy knows that this rarely happens in a straightforward way. What looks like a clear model on paper quickly meets local realities shaped by institutions, data availability, professional cultures, political priorities, and – most importantly – people. Or, as I like to say from personal experience: “Life happens!” 
 

Advancing Investment Planning as partners enter the ‘Prepare for Re-Use’ Phase in Paris

Written by Aegli Gioumi

Partners from the URBACT Innovation Transfer Networks (ITNs) gathered in Paris on 4–5 February 2026 for the third and final phase of their joint capacity-building journey “Prepare for Re-Use”. The meeting brought together representatives from cities working to adapt and implement proven urban solutions in their local contexts. e-Trikala S.A. actively participated to the meeting and reports in this article main achievements and topics. 

Insights and advancements from quartely network journal #3

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 cities in adapting an integrated and participatory model that combines social, urban, and technological dimensions to address energy vulnerability. During the latest project phase, significant progress has been achieved by all partners.
 

A chat with Fabio Barbero, Etterbeek's Climate Plan coordinator

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 direct greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. This interview reviews Etterbeek’s strategy and actions, exploring how the Plan's priorities integrate considerations of energy poverty.