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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.  

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.

Insights and advancements from quartely network journal #1

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.

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.

O diagnóstico da vida urbana: como é que as cidades têm impacto na saúde para além da assistência médica

Três redes URBACT respondem à seguinte questão: e se uma saúde melhor começasse antes mesmo de as pessoas precisarem de cuidados de saúde?

Приєднуйтесь до Акселератора URBACT для України та Молдови: спеціально розроблена навчальна програма для міст

Нова програма зміцнення потенціалу в галузі міської реконструкції, відродження, стійкості та кризового управління.

URBACT запускає нову спеціалізовану навчальну програму, що підтримує міста України та Молдови у вирішенні проблем міської реконструкції, відродження, стійкості та управління кризами за допомогою інтегрованих та партисипативних підходів.