On 23–24 September 2024, CINEA organised in Brussels a clustering meeting for EU-funded projects addressing the Positive Energy Neighbourhoods and Districts (PEN/PED).
A total of 16 projects from H2020 and Horizon Europe were represented, with the participation of 50 project representatives and European Commission and CINEA officers on-site.
The event gathered for the first time city practitioners working on PEN/PED, stakeholder organisations such as NetZeroCities and the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership, and the European Commission DG ENER and DG RTD to explore the PED challenges and solutions. This two-day workshop enabled an efficient exchange of information, including updates on policies and initiatives, and helped strengthen the collaboration between the projects.