Accelerating the energy transition in cities

Celsius

A collaboration hub for efficient, integrated heating and cooling solutions supporting cities in their energy transition to carbon-neutral systems.

Celsius

Gathers and shares technical, economic, social and policy expertise.

Celsius

Connects members, exchange and foster innovation, leading to solutions that accelerate sustainable development in Europe and across the world.

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

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Guide to European district energy projects

Guide to European district energy projects

In a new publication over 60 district heating and cooling projects are being highlighted and carefully presented.
Get inspired and collect knowledge from innovative new projects financed by the European Commission.

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Upcoming events

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Webinars

Celsius Talk: Integrated Energy Systems

Celsius Talk: Integrated Energy Systems

In order to achieve a fast and cost-efficient energy transition in European cities, a systemic (integrated) approach is required. ... learn more

Celsius Talk: Energy Security for Cities

Celsius Talk: Energy Security for Cities

European cities have experienced a winter with very high energy prices and Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has, in a painful way, ... learn more

Celsius Talk: Cities Going Carbon Neutral

Celsius Talk: Cities Going Carbon Neutral

As we all know cities play a major role in the transition to the carbon neutral society. Celsius, since 2013, supported cities in ... learn more

Celsius talk: 5th generation heat networks in Europe

Celsius talk: 5th generation heat networks in Europe

Celsius wishes everyone welcome to our first webinar after the holidays. We are very happy to be back again after a short summer break ... 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.

Guide to European district heating projects

Get inspired and collect knowledge from innovative new projects financed by the European Commission. More then 60 innovation projects are being highlighted and presented with a focus on the replication potential in cities in this  overview.