<![CDATA[ΒΙΩΣΙΜΗ ΠΟΛΗ - SUSTAINABLE CITY

<![CDATA[ΒΙΩΣΙΜΗ ΠΟΛΗ - SUSTAINABLE CITY - NEWS]]>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:35:32 +0300Weebly<![CDATA[POWERYOUTH Online Webinar Series: Learn About Energy Communities]]>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.sustainable-city.gr/latest-news-eng/poweryouth-online-webinar-series-learn-about-energy-communities

A new online webinar series from the European project POWERYOUTH is now available to educate anyone who wants to contribute to the energy transition.

Through this webinar series, young people have the opportunity to learn how they can help create a more sustainable future through energy communities. The five online seminars will offer knowledge, expert guidance, and inspiration for action.

The goal of the series is to provide participants with all the necessary information about energy communities—from understanding what energy communities are to creating and managing their own community.
The webinar schedule is:

• 4 November 2025: The Concept of Energy Communities
• 7 November 2025: Creation, Monitoring & Evaluation of an Energy Community
• 10 November 2025: Educational Modules for Energy Communities: Production & Supply, Energy Efficiency, Electromobility
• 19 November 2025: The Role of Young People in Energy Communities
• 26 November 2025: Creating Your Own Youth Energy Community

]]><![CDATA[3rd Project Meeting for CROSSFIT]]>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.sustainable-city.gr/latest-news-eng/3rd-project-meeting-for-crossfit

On October 13–14, the 2nd meeting of the European project CROSSFIT took place, with representatives from all partners participating, and organized by Sustainable City Network.

The project team gathered in Athens to discuss the progress achieved so far, as well as the next steps to be taken to ensure its smooth development.

CROSSFIT aims to strengthen the dynamics of the energy efficiency market in the public sector through the creation of One-Stop Shops (OSS). These centers will simplify procurement procedures and promote the participation of private financing entities in energy renovation projects.

The two-day meeting was successfully held, and all participants expressed their satisfaction and confidence in the smooth continuation and achievement of the project’s goals.

]]><![CDATA[2nd Workshop for the Energate Project]]>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.sustainable-city.gr/latest-news-eng/2nd-workshop-for-the-energate-project

Sustainable City Network, Greenesco Energy S.A., and LDK Consultants S.A., partners of the ENERGATE European project consortium, invite you to the project’s 2nd Information Day titled “Investing in Energy Efficiency: Financing mechanisms for sustainable buildings through the ENERGATE platform”, which will take place on Thursday, October 31, 2025, at IMPACT HUB Athens (Karaiskaki 28, Athens).

ENERGATE, co-funded by the LIFE programme, is developing a digital energy-efficiency marketplace where investors, energy service companies, building owners and managers can exchange information and make agreements using specialized financing schemes.

The aim of the project is to facilitate the implementation of energy-efficiency projects through standardization, risk management and mitigation, and the appropriate structuring of investment packages.

During the event, the key aspects of the project and the functions of the ENERGATE platform will be presented, along with the progress and successful results achieved so far, as well as the available financing tools for energy-efficiency projects integrated into the platform.

]]><![CDATA[Participation of Sustainable City Network in the Annual Conference of YES-Europe]]>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.sustainable-city.gr/latest-news-eng/participation-of-sustainable-city-network-in-the-annual-conference-of-yes-europe

Sustainable City Network participated in the Annual Conference of YES-Europe, which took place on October 3rd, 2025, in Vienna, within the framework of the POWERYOUTH European project.

During the conference, the project, the developed toolkit, and the activities of the Greek pilot were presented. The presentation was addressed to a dynamic audience of young people from various European countries, who showed strong interest in how youth can meaningfully contribute to and participate in the energy transition of their regions.

Interest was drawn to the POWERYOUTH Capacity Building Programme, which, in addition to the national training sessions held last spring, aims to engage even more young people from across Europe through a series of online seminars to be held in November 2025.

Through the fruitful discussions that took place, common goals and potential synergies were highlighted, which can enhance the project’s impact and act as multipliers for the dissemination and exploitation of its activities.

]]><![CDATA[2nd Project Meeting for ESCALATE]]>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.sustainable-city.gr/latest-news-eng/2nd-project-meeting-for-escalate

SUSTAINABLE CITY participated in the 2nd Meeting of the European project ESCALATE, held on September 30 and October 1, 2025, in Vienna.

During the meeting, the project partners had the opportunity to discuss the progress of the implementation and to plan the next steps of ESCALATE, focusing on:

• capacity-building activities and support for municipalities in developing Heating and Cooling plans,
• sustainability policies and the exploitation of project results,
• collaboration with other European initiatives in the fields of energy and climate

The meeting’s agenda included workshops, presentations, exchange of experiences among partners, as well as a site visit to Vienna’s energy facilities, offering valuable insights and practical examples of sustainable solutions.

According to the new Energy Efficiency Directive, municipalities with a population of over 45,000 inhabitants are required to develop local heating and cooling plans, as these sectors account for approximately 80% of energy consumption in buildings, making them a key pillar in achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

The project’s pilot implementation in Greece will take place in the Municipalities of Alexandroupolis and Kavala, where plans and methodologies will be developed to support the Directive’s implementation and strengthen local authorities.

Through its participation in ESCALATE, SUSTAINABLE CITY actively contributes to promoting solutions for the decarbonization of heating and cooling systems at the local level, supporting the transition of cities towards a more sustainable and climate-neutral future.

]]><![CDATA[5th Newsletter from ENERGATE project]]>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.sustainable-city.gr/latest-news-eng/5th-newsletter-from-energate-project

The ENERGATE project, in which SUSTAINABLE CITY participates, continues to monitor and support the energy transition in Europe. The 5th Newsletter of the project, published in September 2025, presents the latest developments, activities, and new tools of the platform.

In this issue, you can find the new features added to the platform, which place particular emphasis on Financing Options and are designed for banks and investment funds, facilitating access to capital for energy efficiency projects. At the same time, the newsletter provides an overview of the project’s participation in major events such as VerdeTec, the CLIMA Workshop in Milan, and the Regional Training held in Budapest, while also presenting a new scientific publication on energy efficiency financing.

Upcoming project activities include the Final ENERGATE Event, which will take place on 18 November 2025 in Brussels, as well as the National Workshops scheduled for October in Riga, Athens, and Turin. In parallel, the #SmartEnergyCluster will have a strong presence at leading European exhibitions and conferences throughout the autumn.

You can view the previous Newsletters here.

]]>