MAKING-CITY's Innovation Camp in Groningen : POWER UP YOUR CITY June 13th
Explore Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) at the MAKING-CITY Innovation Camp in our Lighthouse city of Groningen. Participate in workshops covering best practices in technological, economic and social aspects. Deepen your understanding by visiting two PED districts in Groningen to see how these districts are helping to develop urban energy with advanced technologies.
If you would like to explore the results of our work in both Lighthouse cities and six follower cities over the past years, join us as early as Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 14:00 to 17:00 for the final stakeholder workshop of our project. The event will also take place in Groningen.
Webinar on Establishing a Positive Energy District legal aspects and challenges
In this webinar, Dr. Daisy Tempelman from Hanse University of Applied Sciences will discuss the legal framework of the energy transition and its challenges. In addition, (upcoming) legislation such as the revised Dutch Heat Act will be discussed and some legal barriers will be outlined. The discussion will then continue with Anne Venema from the municipality of Groningen highlighting several projects implemented by the municipality of Groningen and their legal aspects. He will also talk about how Groningen is applying the District Approach to city neighborhoods.
Lublin's Journey to Sustainable Transport: Insights from Mayor Krzysztof Żuk
The tradition of electromobility in Lublin dates back to the middle of the last century with the first trolleybus, an electric bus connected to traction. Lublin is today one of the Polish and European leaders in zero-emission public transport. The largest transporter in Lublin, the Municipal Transport Company of Lublin – MPK Lublin, has been cooperating with Lublin University of Technology for more than 10 years. Currently, 213 buses equipped with photovoltaic panels on the roof are already circulating on the streets of Lublin. The panels provide specific savings, reducing vehicle operating costs, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.
Cecilia Sanz Introduces MAKING-CITY: Europe's Urban Energy Transformation
MAKING-CITY is a European H2020 project on urban energy system transformation towards low-carbon cities, with the Positive Energy District (PED) approach. Cecilia Sanz, MAKING-CITY coordinator from CARTIF, is giving an overview of this huge project which includes 35 partners, 2 lighouses and 6 follower cities involved all accross Europe.
We are delighted to be featured in ScalableCities' latest European Smart Cities report, showcasing innovative solutions aligned with the EU's Cities Mission and RePowerEU plan. As contributors to the Smart Cities and Communities Lighthouse programme, we are honoured to be recognised for our role in accelerating the transition to clean energy in Europe.
Donatella Bollani from Green Building Council Italia set the stage for an engaging dialogue featuring Giorgio Strappazzon, Architect and Italian Making-City project lead and Cecilia Sanz Montalvillo, Energy division at CARTIF and Making-City project coordinator. The second part of the event was a roundtable wereMarco Caffi, Director of the Green Building Council Italia, Andrea Costa, Managing Partner and Head of the Energy Division at R2M Solution, and Maria Teresa Imparato, President of Legambiente discuss how Positive Energy Districts can help urban energy transition.
SPARCS / ASCEND AT THE DATA WEEK IN LEIPZIG, GERMANY
SPARCS and the ASCEND (Accelerate poSitive Clean ENergy Districts) project are joining forces to host a collaborative event during Leipzig Data Week on 18 April 2024. The event, titled “Data-Driven Solutions for PEDs” will take place at the City of Leipzig’s Smart City Lab, located at Magazingasse 3, right in the heart of the city.
The episode features insights from European research projects and initiatives in urban sustainability, shedding light on the collaborative efforts undertaken by cities in their quest for climate neutrality.
The MAKING-CITY consortium brings together expertise from 34 partners: 9 city councils, 5 universities, 4 research centres, 4 clusters and foundations, 4 rental housing administrators, 4 SMEs, 3 energy companies, and one construction firm.
