The Netherlands sets the bar high in its sustainability policy, but in practice government policy acts as a brake. Positive Energy Districts do set the bar high, according to Professor of Energy and Innovation at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), Renée Heller. The HvA is also the location of the PED workshop where Heller will be the keynote speaker on 23 June. “There are too few techies, sociologists and economists walking around with an understanding of other people's expertise.” Lees meer over “Technical innovation makes the energy transition practical and affordable”

In de reeks ‘pionierende URBACT Netwerken’ lichten we verschillende URBACT netwerken met Nederlandse partners uit. In dit Interview met Harry Hofman staat het Action Planning Netwerk URGE (circUlaR buildinG citiEs) centraal. Lees meer over Pionierende URBACT Netwerken: URGE Utrecht

The Danish ‘ProjectZero’ started in 2007. Its main goal: for Sonderborg to co-create a zero-emission municipality. Sonderborg, in southern Denmark, hit the 50 percent CO₂ reduction mark in 2020. By 2029, the municipality is expected to reach zero carbon emission for its energysystem. “Not expected to, it will”, states Peter Rathje, ProjectZero's CEO. Lees meer over “Be a pain in the ass”: Engagement is the main challenge for sustainability