ASCEND Project

🇪🇺 funded project Accelerating poSitive Clean ENergy Districts in Europe.

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🚦 ACCELERATING PCEDs
🗣️ Citizen-centric solutions

Our latest Newsletter explores how ASCEND cities are empowering citizens to co-create climate-neutral, sustainable neighbourhoods.

📢 Read now ⬇️
https://t.co/DPkonfxkvQ

#EUSmartCities #CitizenEngagement #PCEDs

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🚲 Moving Smarter: ASCEND cities are transforming how we move people & goods.

💡 From shared Mobility Points in #Munich 🚏
💡 To low-carbon micro hubs in #Lyon 📦
💡 To smart EV charging in #AlbaIulia 🔌

What’s moving your city forward? 👇

#SP4 #EUSmartCities

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🧰 The Mobility & Freight Toolbox: What Cities Need🚲🚚

From shared #Mobility hubs in #Munich to low-carbon micro hubs in #Lyon & EV charging in #AlbaIulia—#ASCEND cities are scaling clean transport. ⚡

What’s your best #Mobility solution? 👇

#SP4 #EUSmartCities

[Smart Cities Marketplace @EUSmartCities]

🎉 After 5 years of scaling smart & sustainable city solutions, #ScalableCities is wrapping up with ECHO – our final event!

📍Lyon | 🗓️ 26–28 Aug 2025
👥 More info soon – save the date!

#EUSmartCities #PEDs #EnergyTransition

[PEDvolutionEU 🇬🇷-🇳🇴-🇦🇹-🇧🇪-🇩🇪-🇸🇮-🇨🇭 @pedvolutioneu]

Last week, #PEDvolution joined 4 sister #HorizonEU projects in a @ScalableCities webinar to explore how #PositiveEnergyDistricts can power climate-neutral cities. Social innovation, smart tools & citizen-led action took the spotlight.

🔗Find out more https://t.co/6Pn4zjf3xM

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🚚 Clean Mobility, Smarter Cities
#ASCEND cities are scaling shared mobility, EV infrastructure & low-carbon freight.
💡 Public-private MaaS, smart charging, & inclusive carsharing are reshaping how people & goods move.
🔗 https://t.co/Rtl6AbQdS8

#UrbanMobility #SmartCities #SP4

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ What drives micro-mobility forward?
As part of our latest #ASCENDProject newsletter, we’re asking:
✅ Pick your top 2 actions!
• Pedestrian zones
• Pop-up bike lanes
• Car-free districts
• Green corridors

🗳️ Vote here 👉 https://t.co/pRUkGuqQuJ

#EUSmartCities

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🚦 ACCELERATING PCEDs
🚲 Decarbonising Mobility & Freight Logistics
Our latest Newsletter dives into how ASCEND cities are transforming transport systems.

📢 Read now ⬇️
https://t.co/uDoETLA07G

#EUSmartCities #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #ASCENDProject #PCEDs

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🏡 Scaling Urban Renovation

From prefab retrofits in #Munich to hybrid grids in #Prague, #ASCEND cities are leading the way in smart, energy-efficient buildings.

🔍 Explore how 7 ASCEND cities are building climate-ready futures:
👉 https://t.co/HE19vtXZZC

#EUSmartCities #SP3

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🏗️ How can cities renovate faster & smarter?

#ASCEND cities show the way:
1️⃣ Prefab retrofits cut time & emissions (#Munich)
2️⃣ Public mandates scale impact (#Lyon)
3️⃣ Water-based heat exchangers deliver (#Budapest)
4️⃣ Replication needs tools & the right ecosystem
#SP3

[Smart Cities Marketplace @EUSmartCities]

🛴Replicating E-Mobility Solutions⚡

Join the next #ScalableCitiesCafe on 5 June | 14:00–15:00 CET!
🎙️ With Fernando Velázquez (JABIL) & Breogan Sánchez (BABLE Smart Cities)
💬 Includes a live Q&A!

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/Pe3ERlD74f

#EUSmartCities #UrbanMobility

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🧰 What tools help cities build smarter & greener?

From prefab façades in #Munich to EPCs in #Budapest & urban mandates in #Lyon—#ASCEND cities are scaling energy-efficient buildings.

🏙️ Smart tech + strong policies = real impact.

#SP3 #EUSmartCities #PCEDs

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🏗️ Energy-Efficient Buildings – The Future of Urban Transformation ♻️

From prefabricated façades to digital planning, ASCEND cities are scaling up climate-ready buildings.

💬 What’s driving change in your city? Let’s discuss 👇

🔗 https://t.co/nv6atpLaGB

#SP3 #PCEDs

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

📊 Poll results are in: What drives success in energy communities? ⚡

Top factor: Clear national legal frameworks. Financing tools came second, followed by citizen engagement and digital solutions.

Do these results reflect your city’s experience? 👇

#EUSmartCities #SP2 #PCEDs

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🖋️ At #CitiesMissionConference2025, #ScalableCities & @NetZeroCitiesEU signed a Manifesto of Collaboration to boost climate action in cities.

This builds on the agreement signed by @ASCEND_eu at #SCEWC24 — uniting efforts to scale impactful, city-led solutions across Europe!

[Smart Cities Marketplace @EUSmartCities]

🖋️ A milestone for urban climate action!
At #CitiesMissionConference2025 in #Vilnius, #ScalableCities & @NetZeroCitiesEU signed a Manifesto of Collaboration — committing to align efforts & scale solutions for climate-neutral cities.

🤝 United for impact.

#EUSmartCities

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

⏳ 30 minutes to go!
Join us + @neutralpath_ for a webinar on sustainable mobility in #PCEDs 🌱🚦
🗓️ 15 May | 🕥 10:30–12:00 CEST
🌍 Featuring Munich & Zaragoza

No registration needed — join here:
🔗 https://t.co/2Myg9kREcs

#SustainableMobility #EUSmartCities #EUCitiesMission

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🚀 ACCELERATING PCEDs
🏗️ Rethinking Buildings for PCEDs

Our latest Newsletter explores how ASCEND cities are tackling building renovation and construction with integrated renewables, storage, and frugal solutions!

📢 Read now ⬇️
https://t.co/lFKNkdYjLe

#EUSmartCities

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🔁 At #CitiesMissionConference2025, @ASCEND_eu joined the Peer-to-Peer Cities Exchange—a workshop on urban energy systems, real-life solutions & climate goals.

🏙️ Cities explored #PEDs, digital twins, heating, energy communities & electrification in group discussions!

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

Day 1 at #CitiesMissionConference2025 ✅

Philippe Fournand & Stefan Synek from ASCEND joined the panel on Positive Energy Districts—sharing reflections, future prospects & collaboration needs.

📅 Tomorrow: Peer-to-peer session on urban energy planning!

#EUSmartCities

[ASCEND Project @ASCEND_eu]

🌍 ASCEND at #ChangeNOW2025 🇫🇷

Last week, we joined the #ScalableCities stand to spotlight how PCEDs are helping cities lead the climate transition.

🏙️ A highlight: Lyon’s Mayor visited to reaffirm ASCEND’s role in delivering “Lyon 2030” and the city’s #NetZero goals.