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
See the recordings from the Celsius Summit 2021
The digital Celsius Summit 2021 was held on 24 – 25 November in the city of Strasbourg, France. Broadcasted from beautiful Lieu d’Europe,...
Energy Democracy by Strasbourg
Celsius Initiative’s annual event, the Celsius Summit is 2021 hosted by The French city of Strasbourg. The city is ambitious in regard to...
International collaborations between cities – a key instrument for Europe’s green transition
Europe’s green transition requires a commitment from industry and government to enable sustainable development. The SHC by Sweden...
Latest from the Toolbox
KeepWarm: Supporting modernisation of district heating systems in Central and Eastern Europe
The KeepWarm project, funded under H2020 Energy Efficiency, worked to accelerate investments to retrofit existing inefficient heat...
Blame it on the owner: ownership and energy performance of multi-dwelling buildings
This article shows differences in energy performance between tenant-owned and rental apartment buildings, and also investigates differences between private and municipal rental companies.
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.
Upcoming events
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Webinars
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
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
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 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.
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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