Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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    The EmPowerIngUs project redefining Urban Policy in Bulgaria

    Written by Vanya Vandova

     

    October 2025 marked a significant milestone in EmpowerIngUs' mission to tackle hidden energy poverty. The project participated in a high-level national discussion panel during the Annual Meeting of Local Authorities in Bulgaria: the biggest event in the country for local policies and trends in local self-government.

    Chiara.Lucchini

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    In Pomorie to tackle energy poverty

    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 practical solutions to combat energy poverty and improve energy efficiency in urban communities.

    Chiara.Lucchini

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    Insights and advancements from from quartely network journal #2

    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 makes shows clearly how across the five partner cities, these multi-stakeholder platforms are supporting the transfer of the Energy Poverty Intelligence Unit (EPIU) Good Practice from Getafe, Spain, while adapting its methods to local contexts and priorities.

    Although each city has developed its own governance structure, all ULGs share a common objective: bringing together public authorities, social actors, technical experts and community representatives to address energy poverty through collaborative and integrated approaches.  

    Chiara.Lucchini

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    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 inclusive energy transition. The EmPowerIngUs project, funded through the URBACT programme, is demonstrating how international cooperation can help cities address this challenge more effectively.

     

    Chiara.Lucchini

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  • From knowledge transfer to local action: key lessons from the EmPowerIngUs Transnational Meeting in Etterbeek

    Written by Marta Acosta and Fernando Gonzalez

     

    The second Transnational Meeting (TNM) of the URBACT Innovation Transfer Network EmPowerIngUs took place in Etterbeek, Belgium at the beginning of June 2025, bringing together representatives from Getafe, Maia, Trikala, Pomorie and the host city. The meeting marked an important step in the network’s evolution, moving from the initial phase of mutual learning towards the practical preparation of local transfer actions aimed at tackling energy poverty and promoting healthier, more resilient communities.

    Chiara.Lucchini

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    Harnessing data to combat energy poverty

    Written by Aegli Gioumi

     

    The city of Trikala (Greece) hosted the second transnational meeting of the EmPowerIngUs network between 15th and 17th of April 2025. Partners from across Europe gathered at the "GiSeMi HUB" Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center to dive deep into the technical heart of the project: using data as a weapon against energy poverty. As part of the URBACT IV Innovation Transfer Mechanism, the EmPowerIngUs network is focused on adapting and implementing the successful model developed by Getafe (Spain) to help cities identify, monitor, and alleviate energy poverty.

    Chiara.Lucchini

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