Citizen participation in neighbourhood heating projects in Leuven
Leuven is advancing its heat transition by working with citizens and community partners to explore collective approaches to local energy systems and shared heating solutions.
Empowering local and regional authorities in developing and implementing integrated energy, climate, and spatial planning in their territories
An operational methodology that integrates energy, climate, and spatial planning into urban planning processes, transforming strategic objectives into binding decisions and facilitating their implementation at the local level.
Urban model towards climate neutrality
CityGate I – Goujons advances the regeneration of an industrial neighbourhood into a mixed and inclusive enclave, comprising 35 subsidised dwellings and 1,500 m² of social and healthcare facilities, integrating passive-standard energy performance and nearly zero-energy building criteria.
Citizen finance to support local energy projects
A recent webinar explored how citizen finance and crowdfunding can help communities mobilise resources for clean energy and renovation projects.
Energy communities: Potential yet to be fulfilled
An EU audit finds that energy communities are expanding but remain far from meeting the Union’s 2025 and 2030 expectations, with gaps in definitions, monitoring, and national support.
Benchmark and categorisation of PEN organisational models
A recent oPEN Lab deliverable analyses how different European cities organise and manage Positive Energy Neighbourhoods (PEN), comparing approaches in Genk, Pamplona, and Tartu.
Heat Pump Forum & Awards 2026
On 1 December 2026, Europe’s heat pump community will gather in Brussels for the Heat Pump Forum & Awards. Under the theme 'Secure heat for a competitive future', the event explores how heat pumps support energy security, climate goals, and industrial competitiveness.
ZERAF and MEZeroE projects at REbuild 2026
Eurac Research will be present at the next edition of the REbuild 2026 conference in Riva del Garda (Italy) with two projects that address the theme of innovation in the building envelope: ZERAF and MEZeroE.
OpenFace Day at TU Delft
OpenFace Day is a hands-on showcase of innovative ideas for facade design and engineering. The launch of Open Face MicroMaster will be celebrated.
Citizen-led renovation in practice: from typology-based solutions to scalable implementation
Discover how typology-based renovation pathways and community-driven models can help building professionals deliver scalable, cost-effective, and socially inclusive renovation projects across Europe.