The Final Conference of the EU‑funded Horizon 2020 project ATELIER brought together more than 100 experts, city representatives and project partners in Bilbao on 11–12 March to reflect on Europe’s progress towards Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). Over two days,...
Building on more than six years of collaboration between cities, researchers, industry, and local stakeholders, our new ATELIER Booklets provide in-depth looks at what it takes to make Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) a reality. These booklets draw directly from...
Rather than presenting a fixed model, the PED Planning Guide offers a practical overview of what Positive Energy Districts are and how they can support cities facing growing pressure on energy systems, infrastructure and spatial development. It is intended...
Urban areas are under growing pressure to speed up transitions in fields such as energy, mobility and circular development. Yet complex urban innovation projects often struggle with fragmented governance, unclear roles, financial constraints and misaligned...
ATELIER is set to conclude with a major final event in Bilbao, Spain on 11 and 12 March 2026, bringing together key players in the development of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). The event will convene all 30 project partners alongside selected high-level guests...
Authors: Iván Ramos-Diez, Sofía Mulero-Palencia and José L. Hernández Journal: Energies 2026, 19, 1030 Status: published Publication date: 2026Abstract: Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) have been proposed as a holistic approach to urban decarbonization. PEDs are...
Enlit Europe brought together once again the international energy community, providing a meeting point for sharing progress, connecting EU initiatives, and showcasing technologies shaping the future of the energy system. This year’s edition, held in Bilbao from 18...
On May 7, 2025, Riga received the EU’s Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Label, joining 91 other European cities with approved climate-neutrality plans. According to Nika Kotoviča from the Riga Energy Agency, the label confirms the quality of Riga’s climate...
ATELIER is set to conclude with a major final event in Bilbao on 11 and 12 March 2026, bringing together key players in the development of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). The event will feature 30 partners from academia and industry, representing eight European...
