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EUCF beneficiaries plan €31 billion in investments for local energy transition

12 Feb 2026

The first cohort of 330 cities and local authorities supported by the European City Facility (EUCF) is planning for a combined €31 billion in investments...

Join EUCF at the Smart City Expo World Congress

27 Oct 2025

The European Commission organises a joint presence of 26 European and international urban initiatives and projects under the heading “EU for resilient gr...

European City Facility announces 71 new beneficiaries

18 Jul 2025

The European City Facility (EUCF) has selected 71 new beneficiaries to receive its signature €60,000 support package. Spread across twenty-one European c...

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Apply for a €45,000 grant to develop a business plan for your community energy project

17 Jun 2025

The European Energy Communities Facility has recently launched its first call for proposals. Until 30 September, emerging energy communities from the 27 ...

Record Number of Cities Pursue Assistance for Energy Investment Plans

6 Jan 2025

Reaching an impressive 297 applications from local governments and authorities, the 7th call of the European City Facility (EUCF) has set a record for ci...

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New Opportunity: European City Facility to Support 71 Local Energy Actions with €60,000 Each

Energy Efficiency Clean Energy

15 Oct 2024

Local authorities and their groupings are among those that can benefit from a new call launched by the EU-funded European City Facility. The call offers ...

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European City Facility Launches New Website

27 Sep 2024

On 27 September 2024, the European City Facility launched a new website to showcase the stories of its beneficiaries, highlighting how they are working f...

Record demand for support to the local energy transition

Energy Efficiency Clean Energy

19 Mar 2024

With 263 applicants for the 6th call of the European City Facility, local governments from across Europe are proving their commitment to the clean energy...

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New Funding Opportunity: 75 Local Governments Will Receive €60,000 to Plan Clean Energy Actions

Energy Efficiency

15 Jan 2024

The European City Facility has opened a new funding opportunity for up to 75 municipalities or local authorities, their groupings and local public entiti...