Hear from the cities: This is what we need to accelerate the energy transition with limited public funding

During a panel discussion hosted on 11 March 2025, as part of the PROSPECT+ Final Policy Dialogue and Closing Event, the panellists provided valuable…

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Energy transition without subsidies: PROSPECT+ new report highlights barriers to innovative financing and what local authorities need to overcome them

What PROSPECT+ has told us about barriers and opportunities for accessing innovative financing instruments?  As cities and regions across…

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Final policy event: Rethinking financing at the local level

On 11 March 2025, Prospect+ organised a final event ‘Rethinking Funding at the Local Level: Moving Beyond Subsidies to Fast-Track the…

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Crowdlending for Cities: Lessons from Etterbeek and Križevci

The role of citizen finance in driving the energy transition is growing, and municipalities are increasingly exploring innovative ways to fund their…

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Invitation to the PROSPECT+ COM meeting on February 24, 10.30-12.00 CET

On Monday 24 February 2025, PROSPECT+ Community of Practice members will meet online with Sanela Mikulčić Šantić from Krizevci (Croatia) and Jean-…

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Invitation to the final PROSPECT+ event and policy dialogue

Final PROSPECT+ event and policy dialogue:  Rethinking Funding at the Local Level: Moving Beyond Subsidies to Fast-Track the Energy Transition…

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Financing the Energy Transition with Energy Performance Contracting, Blended Finance, or Energy Communities

As public subsidies dwindle, cities and regions across Europe face the challenge of funding ambitious energy projects and achieving their climate…

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Webinar: Energy Performance Contracting, soft loans, citizen finance and blended finance

There are many innovative financing instruments public authorities can use to speed up their energy transition.  Choosing the right option may…

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Innovative financing options and private capital for energy transition

On 6 November 2024, PROSPECT+ hosted a session at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona to highlight both the opportunities and challenges…

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