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LOCAL GoGREEN is proud to share our new series of short videos, designed to educate, raise awareness, and support local authorities on their journey toward the 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🎙️ Featuring insights from experts and partners involved in the project, each episode offers practical knowledge and inspiration to help hashtag#municipalities take action and lead the way toward a sustainable future. 1️⃣ What are Integrated Climate & Energy Plans? [https://lnkd.in/dPbHAkeR] 2️⃣ What is e‑mobility & how can it change transportation in a city? – [https://lnkd.in/dSS9ef_P] 3️⃣ How Do We Achieve Energy‑Efficient Buildings? [youtube.com], [https://lnkd.in/dCXt_Z3p] 4️⃣What are the best ways for municipalities to generate renewable energy? [https://lnkd.in/dRbmxrPb] 5️⃣ Planning for the Future – Integrating Waste‑to‑Energy into Local Development [https://lnkd.in/dyMPDX_N] 6️⃣ How Can […]

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From November 18 to 20, LOCAL GoGREEN proudly participated in the Semana Internacional de la Electrificación y la Descarbonización (International Week of Electrification and Decarbonization), one of Spain’s leading events focused on energyefficiency and decarbonization, which attracted more than 100,000 attendees in Madrid. Within the Energy Efficiency Space organized by our project partner A3E, we showcased innovative solutions and shared insights aligned with the LOCAL GoGREEN objectives: ✅ Promoting local energy communities ✅ Accelerating the transition to renewable energy ✅ Empowering citizens and municipalities to lead the green transformation Throughout the fair, Teresa Alejos, Antonio López-Nava Muñoz, and Guillermo J. Escobar were present at our stand, engaging with visitors, answering questions, and fostering meaningful discussions about the future of hashtag#sustainableenergy. […]

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The City of Ponferrada, Spain, hosted the 5th project meeting and the First Regional Assembly of the Transnational Municipal Network (TMN) on 10 – 11 November 2025. The two-day event brought together municipal representatives from across Europe to share experiences, challenges, and opportunities in the transition to greener cities. The first day was focused on operational issues and presentation of the action plans of the pilot municipalities for their clean energy transition. The second day was dedicated to TMN Assembly, providing a platform for municipalities to connect and collaborate in their green transition journey. Representatives attending the Assembly included: 📌 Bulgaria, Dryanovo: Angel Angelov (Deputy Mayor) and Marieta Encheva (Head of the Directorate of Architecture, Construction and Municipal Property) 📌 […]

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From May to October this year, LOCAL GoGreen hosted GoGreen Tuesdays, an engaging and informative webinar series dedicated to supporting municipalities and key local stakeholders in their transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Over six months, GoGreen Tuesdays brought together experts, practitioners, and community representatives to share knowledge, exchange best practices, and explore practical tools that can help cities accelerate their climate and energy goals. Each session was designed to address real challenges faced by local authorities and to offer actionable guidance for planning and implementing green transition strategies. The series covered a wide range of vital topics, including: 🟢 Introduction to the Open Learning Platform for Green Transition & ICEPs 🟢 Financing mechanisms and opportunities for climate and […]

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🎤 We’re proud to announce that our partners Filomena Pietrapertosa and Monica Salvia from Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis (CNR-IMAA) represented the LIFE Local GoGREEN project at the international workshop “Towards a Sustainable Clean Energy Transition in Cities: Technical and Societal Perspectives”, hosted by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna. 🏢 Across Europe, cities are playing a central role in driving the transition toward climate neutrality and long-term sustainability. Supported by flagship EU initiatives such as the hashtag#EuropeanGreenDeal, the hashtag#NewEuropeanBauhaus, and the Horizon Europe Mission for 100 Climate-Neutral Cities by 2030, urban areas are becoming key testbeds for systemic innovation in energy, mobility, governance, and the built environment. 🏙️ However, with cities accounting for around 𝟳𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 […]

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At the end of September, the city of Ponferrada hosted the LOCAL GoGREEN Open Training Week at Fundación Ciudad de la Energía (CIUDEN), in collaboration with the City Council of Ponferrada and key regional energy stakeholders. The opening session featured insightful contributions from: 🔹 𝗟𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗮, Councillor for the Presidency, City of Ponferrada 🔹 Ricardo González Mantero, Head of the Department of External Relations, Research and Training at EREN – Regional Public Energy Agency of Junta de Castilla y León 🔹 Antonio López-Nava Muñoz, Managing Director of A3E, who presented the LOCAL GoGREEN project and the in-person training program. After a networking coffee break, the session continued with a deep dive into Integrated Climate and Energy Plans, led by Guillermo […]

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    LOCAL GoGREEN training was successfully held in Albstadt, Germany. The event was hosted by project partner JER Dr. Jakob Energy Research GmbH & Co. KG. It brought together local companies and stakeholders to explore their role in the climate and energy transition. The training focused on how companies can actively contribute to the Climate and Energy Transition (CET) by adopting practical measures and aligning their strategies with local, regional, and European climate objectives. The event opened with welcoming remarks by Roland Tralmer, Mayor of the City of Albstadt. This was followed by a presentation from Benjamin (JER Dr. Jakob Energy Research), who introduced the LOCAL GoGREEN project and outlined ambitious climate targets at EU, national, regional (Baden-Württemberg), and […]

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The project is pleased to announce the launch of the LOCAL GoGREEN e-learning platform, a new digital tool designed to support local stakeholders in advancing the green transition. The platform provides free learning resources focused on integrated climate and energy planning at local level. It targets policymakers, local authorities, practitioners, and citizens who wish to strengthen their knowledge and capacity to contribute to sustainable, low-carbon development in their communities. 💡 The LOCAL GoGREEN e-learning platform offers: ✅ Learn about the green transition and climate planning ✅ Access expert-curated content ✅ Available in 7 languages to ensure accessibility for all ✅ Useful information related to your region and funding opportunities ✅ Training materials on how to support the creation of resilient, […]

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Local GoGreen is issuing a regular newsletter with the latest breakthroughs, updates, and green innovations from the project. It is a great informational tool for project updates, training highlights, upcoming events, and practical insights supporting sustainable local energy and climate action. Readers can stay up to date with project progress, upcoming events, and practical tools designed to support municipalities in their green transition. Subscription is available via the QR code below:

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We’re excited to share that the LOCAL GoGREEN project was proudly represented at the Net Zero Tech event held on June 4–5 in Barcelona, hosted at the stand of our project partner A3E. Throughout the two-day event, our stand attracted many visitors interested in the latest solutions for energy efficiency and the decarbonization of the economy. It was a great opportunity to present the mission and progress of LOCAL GoGREEN and to engage with professionals working toward a more sustainable future. ♻️ 🔋 LOCAL GoGREEN supports local authorities in their journey toward climate neutrality, offering tools and strategies for sustainable energy planning and implementation. 🌍 We invite European municipalities to learn more about the project and discover how we are working to support the energy transition and build […]

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