Cities can gain independence from fossil fuels and ensure an efficient decarbonisation

May. 13, 2022 | DecarbCities Conference 2022 took place in Vienna and showcased how cities, as main actors in the energy transition, can define clear delivery pathways for future-proof urban heating and cooling solutions.

The urgency of the EU’s net-zero emission targets coincides with the recent energy crunch in Europe while setting out a clear demand for ramping up the transition in the heat sector towards a low-carbon and sustainable supply. In this respect, electrification of the heat, through technologies such as heat pumps, and other cost-effective solutions already available depending on the cities (solar thermal, geothermal energy…), are becoming more and more favourable.