Welcome to the Celsius Initiative!
We are a demand driven collaboration hub for efficient, integrated heating and cooling solutions supporting cities in their energy transition to carbon-neutral systems. Focusing on cities’ needs, through the forerunner groups, it connects its members to exchange on climate and environmental policies, foster innovation, leading to solutions that accelerate sustainable development in Europe and across the world.
The initiative also provides continuous knowledge sharing through a monthly newsletter, webinars, participatory workshops and the Celsius Toolbox. The later gathers and shares technical, economic, social and policy expertise.
Latest News
Celsius Summit host: “Abundance of opportunities the coming 7 years”
Hello, Dr Julije Domac, Managing director of the North-West Croatia Regional Energy Agency (REGEA), host of Celsius Summit 2020. Which are...
Celsius Summit 2020 – biggest Celsius event to date
Mission Possible! The 2020 Celsius Summit, co-organised by the Celsius Initiative and the North-West Croatia Regional Energy Agency...
Gothenburg’s road to fossil free district heating 2025
About 90 percent of apartment buildings, 12 000 detached houses and numerous industries, offices, stores, and public buildings are...
Latest from the Toolbox
The impact of refrigeration technology on climate, economy and health
This article describes the refrigeration industry from an environmental point of view and argues for phasing out refrigerators with gases that contribute to global warming.
Stakeholder engagement in heat networks: A guide from the Carbon Trust
This report from the Carbon Trust provides advice on how to carry out stakeholder engagement in practice within heat networks.
Five steps to engaging with stakeholders in district energy projects
Five key lessons from the Carbon Trust, based on their experience supporting local authorities in developing district energy projects.
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Webinars
Celsius Summit 2020 – biggest Celsius event to date
Mission Possible! The 2020 Celsius Summit, co-organised by the Celsius Initiative and the North-West Croatia Regional Energy ... learn more
Webinar: Cities & the Renovation Wave – Impactful District-Level Approaches
This webinar focuses on how the “Renovation Wave” will provide support to cities and regions when they decarbonise their building stock. learn more
Webinar: Local leaders on the front lines
Five star cities presenting their best practices in efficient heating and cooling solutions for a sustainable future. learn more
Webinar: Financial instruments and success cases
This webinar provided a European perspective on financial investment, from EU’s Urban Agenda Energy Transition Partnership to success cases and transparent green bonds to minimize the risks. learn more
Read the latest Celsius Newsletter
The CELSIUS Newsletter is published monthly to promote and improve the visibility of what is happening in our network.
The latest issue focuses on solar district heating. You find this newsletter here.
Give cities a voice in Brussels
No energy transition without sustainable cities; no sustainable cities without sustainable heating and cooling. As the 2016 European Commission’s Heating & Cooling Strategy made clear, district energy systems will have to play a significant role to make Europe’s broader climate and energy ambitions a reality. And cities will be in the driver’s seat to make a successful energy transition happen.
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