The upward trend in energy prices and climatic catastrophies are there to remind us that our current development model is not sustainable.

In order to live in our century requires the know-how to invent a model of civilisation that focuses on reducing both emissions and the use of fossil energy resources and can easily be replicable in the rest of the world.

This sets a bold challenge that calls upon all citizens, businesses, community organisations and public authorities to be creative and innovative. Each of these players has a role to play, regardless of their position in the city.

How can we build “sustainable energy communities” within our municipalities ? How can we set up “local intelligent energy forums” so we can work together more effectively? How can we make local initiatives more visible whilst encouraging their replication at local level?

We offer you the opportunity to discuss these issues together with your local partners at the 11th Annual Conference of Energie-Cités, which will focus on the exchanges of experience and innovation.