ANEW-LIFE is a project that supports the clean energy transition in three Ukrainian lighthouse cities - Zhytomyr, Kalush, and Nizhyn - by developing, testing, and validating innovative financing mechanisms for the reconstruction and decarbonisation of municipal energy infrastructure, despite the ongoing Russian aggression. ANEW-LIFE pursues four key objectives: (1) developing a bottom-up methodology to co-create clean energy plans and financing instruments; (2) validating novel financing tools driven by energy modelling and stakeholder insights; (3) promoting replication in at least 10 further Ukrainian and 10 EU cities; and (4) assessing the long-term scalability and sustainability of the project's outcomes. ANEW-LIFE is co-funded by the EU LIFE Programme 2021–2027, running from October 2024 to September 2027. The consortium brings together 12 partners from across Europe and Ukraine: EnGreen (Italy, Lead Coordinator), BluEnergy Revolution (Italy), Climate Alliance (Germany), FifthVolt (Austria), EnerSave Capital (Luxembourg), AFIN – Alternative Financing (Romania), Ecoclub (Ukraine), DiXi Group (Ukraine), Global 100% RE Ukraine, and the municipalities of Zhytomyr, Nizhyn, and Kalush. The project is funded by CINEA under delegated powers of the European Commission.

The Area Zero Cluster unites 14 EU-funded projects advancing together a coherent pathway towards zero-carbon farming. The cluster connects complementary expertise in agrivoltaics, renewable energy systems, circular bioeconomy, sustainable land use, practical on-farm innovation and digital tools. Instead of isolated initiatives, the stand highlights the value of a joint European cluster approach that unites pilots, research, demonstrations and stakeholder engagement into a shared decarbonisation pathway for agriculture. Through its partner networks, demonstration sites and outreach, the cluster reaches farmers, researchers, technology providers, advisers, public authorities and other actors in the clean energy transition. By bringing together 14 projects under one stand, the Area Zero Cluster offers a strong multiplier effect at EU level, making knowledge, solutions and lessons learned more visible, more accessible and more useful for wider uptake across Europe. Each project reinforces part of this pathway. PV4Plants develops agriPV systems improving crop conditions through light, water and climate control. Symbiosyst creates modular agrivoltaic designs tailored to different crops and landscapes. Value4Farm links agrivoltaics with biogas to show how farms can combine food and energy production. AgEnRes advances renewable energy planning for varied farm types, while TALOS introduces robotics and sensing to support efficient operations. Pyragraph contributes pyrolysis concepts for circular bioenergy. Solmate enables affordable rural energy access using repurposed PV and storage. Legacy projects add tested insights: TheGreefa on low-energy greenhouse systems, REGACE on CO₂-responsive agrivoltaic greenhouse systems, HyPErFarm on agrivoltaic layouts and energy flows, AgroFossilFree on fossil-free technologies for agriculture, Renaissance on community-based clean energy models, AgroBioHeat on agrobiomass, and RES4LIVE on renewable integration in livestock systems.

The stand is jointly organised by BRIDGE and ETIP SNET. BRIDGE represents over 100 European energy research and innovation projects, with a focus on smart energy systems, in particular smart grid, energy storage and digitalisation projects, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange to accelerate sector integration. ETIP SNET has been established as part of the Integrated Roadmap within the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan). It provides strategic guidance on smart networks and energy systems, translating policy into actionable recommendations and bringing together diverse stakeholders and energy sector experts. Together, the initiatives connect innovation, research and policy to practical energy transition solutions, offering expertise and insight to a wide range of stakeholders, from researchers and industry to policymakers and citizens. They provide valuable recommendations and conclusions on the implementation of project results, while fostering awareness and engagement in the energy transition process.

BUILD UP is provided by the organisations below, under a service contract. NTT DATA is an international consulting firm specialising in global business solutions. Areas of focus include business strategy, implementing digital solutions and digital transformation. Eurac Research is a private research and training centre working with national/international research and technical assistance projects. Its Institute for Renewable Energy specialises in energy efficiency in buildings and energy retrofit of historic buildings. Université Libre de Bruxelles - BATir (ULB) is a multidisciplinary department specialising in building-related activities: construction, planning, and civil, structural, material and architectural engineering. Their research on sustainable buildings focuses mainly on energy efficiency. Tipik is a full-service communication agency specialising in providing a variety of communications solutions designed to provide high impact for clients. IEECP is a non-profit, independent research foundation. Since 2015, IEECP has worked on science-based climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy efficiency and renewable energy policy, with an international interdisciplinary team of experts generating and disseminating scientific knowledge. R2M Solution is an engineering company and innovation accelerator specialised in integrated and multidisciplinary consulting, innovative product sales, and research and development for the built environment. EPB Center activities are to plan, coordinate and guide the process of promoting the implementation and use, maintenance, and further development of the set of EPB standards and safeguard the coherence of their technical content.

The Cool Heating Coalition (CHC) is composed of 17* organisations working to deliver decarbonised, renewable and affordable heating and cooling for all in the EU by 2040. Launched in 2024, CHC has quickly established itself as a key Brussels-based reference on the decarbonisation of Europe’s heating and cooling sector, one of the EU’s largest sources of energy demand and emissions. Together, CHC runs joint EU-level advocacy and communications efforts to accelerate the rollout of clean heating and cooling solutions, while prioritising emissions reductions, lower energy demand, affordability and social fairness. CHC’s work sits at the intersection of climate, energy, housing, consumer protection and public health, with a strong focus on policies that are implementable and effective on the ground. CHC’s members are established think tanks and consumer, social, city, health and environmental organisations. Active in more than 40 European countries, including beyond EU borders, they collectively represent over 3 000 national and local organisations. This broad footprint gives CHC a strong evidence base and direct insight into real-world conditions across Europe. Grounded in data and experience, CHC promotes pragmatic, solutions-focused policies that strengthen energy security, reduce costs for households and ensure the transition to clean heating and cooling is socially fair and credible.

The EU Covenant of Mayors is the European Commission’s long-standing initiative uniting local governments in the fight against climate change. It is the largest movement of cities and towns working to secure a sustainable, resilient and inclusive future for their citizens. Launched in 2008, the initiative gathers more than 10 500 municipalities of all sizes across Europe, representing nearly 220 million inhabitants. These local authorities commit voluntarily to the EU’s climate and energy goals, playing a key role in shaping a climate-neutral Europe that is fair, climate-ready and responds to people’s needs.

The Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission is working to accelerate Europe’s clean and just energy transition, with the aim of becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. We set out energy policies to develop an innovative, resilient and integrated energy system that delivers a continuous supply of affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy to citizens and businesses, in line with the European Green Deal. This year, DG Energy is hosting the InvestEU Programme. This programme supports sustainable investment, innovation and job creation in Europe. With the EU budget guarantee provided to international and national promotional banks, it mobilises private investment for the EU’s top policy priorities. The InvestEU Programme consists of three components: the InvestEU Fund, the InvestEU Advisory Hub and the InvestEU Portal.

The Cohesion for Transitions (C4T) Community of Practice is a community-based platform led by DG REGIO that aims to support EU Member States and regions to make better use of EU funds for sustainability transitions. C4T engages national, regional and local authorities in sharing experience and good practices, creating partnerships and jointly identifying solutions for better implementation of sustainable investments under Cohesion Policy. C4T also provides targeted technical assistance to public authorities to support them in overcoming specific challenges in the implementation of cohesion investments in energy transition, climate change, circular economy and biodiversity. C4T covers all EU regions across Europe. It brings together beneficiaries involved in the implementation of transition measures with support from cohesion policy under Policy Objective (PO) 2 ‘A greener, low-carbon transition towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe’. This includes Managing Authorities of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund (CF) programmes, regional and local authorities, implementing authorities and other public bodies in the areas of environment, energy and climate, as well as other relevant stakeholders involved in the implementation of cohesion policy.

EUREC is the leading association of European research centres and university departments active in renewable energy. The association’s purpose is to promote and support the development of innovative technologies and human resources to enable a rapid transition to a more sustainable energy system. EUREC’s activities cover networking and collaboration to facilitate the exchange of information between its members on scientific topics, as well as taking positions on EU policy proposals in the area of renewable energy technologies; project communication to promote and disseminate research results related to renewable energy technologies; policy inputs; and education and training. EUREC runs two Master’s courses: the European Master in Renewable Energy since 2002 and the Sustainable Energy Systems Management Master since 2014. EUREC is also one of the three coordinators of the Large-scale Renewable Energy Skills Partnership (established in February 2023). EUREC works on research strategy, for example, by leading the secretariat of the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling (RHC-ETIP) since 2011, acting as a partner in the equivalent projects supporting ETIP-Bioenergy and ETIP-Hydropower, and being represented in the Steering Committee of ETIP-PV, the Governing Board of ETIP-SNET, the membership of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance and the European Commission’s Expert Groups for the Innovation Fund and the Smart Energy Expert Group. EUREC participates in shaping EU policy related to innovation and renewable energy. In 2025, EUREC’s work mainly focused on sharing feedback on the design of the Innovation Fund and FP10, and co-organising events on AI in the energy sector. Maintaining ambitions for innovative renewable energy technologies and enacting support measures for implementation efforts are essential to ensure a stable, secure and competitive European energy system.

Easy Hydro is an innovative company that designs and supplies small-scale hydropower turbines. We develop compact, efficient and environmentally friendly systems that can be installed in existing water pipes, such as those of drinking water networks or industrial cooling systems, with minimal impact on nature. Easy Hydro’s mission is to make hydropower cost-effective, modular, more adaptable and fully aligned with Europe’s energy transition by supporting local renewable energy production and contributing to decarbonisation efforts.

Forum for Local Action on Energy Efficient Behaviour, in short Energy Behaviour Forum, is an initiative of the European Commission. The Forum advances energy efficient behavioural practices and supports local and regional authorities in integrating behavioural insights into the implementation of energy efficiency interventions. It covers all 27 member states. The Energy Behaviour Forum enables to pool efforts on behavioural measures at the local or regional scale and to encourage the adoption of best practices across Europe. It is an educational, inspiring and interactive knowledge-sharing platform for the local actors with the aim to share information, experiences on concrete projects, guidance and education to boost the uptake of energy efficient behaviour. The platform and its services has been developed by a competent consortium led by VITO Flemish Institute for Technological Research and its partners, for DG Energy.

The Energy Community is an international organisation established by the European Commission to advance the implementation of EU energy, environmental and climate policies in EU accession countries, notably the Western Balkan Six and Ukraine. It serves as a key bridge between the EU and these countries, supporting accession and deeper integration through alignment with the EU acquis. The organisation is institutionally anchored in the EU framework, with the European Commission acting as its Permanent Vice-President. Acting as a strong multiplier, the Energy Community works through a wide and well-established network of national institutions (primarily at ministerial level), financing institutions, NGO contributions and development agencies. We support governments in designing, implementing and monitoring energy and climate reforms, including National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), energy efficiency directives, renewable energy regulations, energy market integration and just transition-related policies. Grounded in the EU acquis, we operate at regional and cross-country level rather than through single national or project-based interventions.

Established in 2011 and based in Brussels, EEIP is a global neutral industrial energy transition platform that connects industries, policymakers and experts. As a recognised partner of the European Union, EEIP plays a pivotal role in shaping policy, driving innovation and disseminating knowledge to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient and sustainable practices in the industrial sector. The EEIP Project Office is dedicated to driving the green transition through EU-funded initiatives that focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

The Energy Poverty Alleviation Office (EPAO) of the Municipality of Athens was established in June 2024 and operates as a one-stop shop (OSS), aiming to reduce energy poverty and serve as a key support hub for energy-vulnerable residents of Athens. Our initiative represents an innovative policy within the framework of fair climate action and the just energy transition, addressing both energy justice and social cohesion.

Through Enlit World, we bring the transition to life every day with articles, podcasts, videos and fresh insights from across the energy value chain. And once a year, Enlit Europe gathers more than 15 000 professionals under one roof - a flagship summit and expo where ideas are shared, partnerships form and the future of energy is shaped.

Established in 2011, the EuroTech Universities Alliance brings together six leading European universities of science and technology to jointly advance research, innovation, and education in response to major societal and industrial challenges. By uniting complementary strengths within a trust-based partnership, the Alliance amplifies the impact of its members and contributes to a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable Europe. In its Strategy 2030, EuroTech sets out a clear and integrated path to turn its ambition into impact. At its core are three closely linked priorities: deepening synergies among members to unlock collective potential beyond what any single institution can achieve; shaping knowledge-based policymaking by turning scientific and technological expertise into actionable insights; and connecting ecosystems across borders and sectors, with member universities acting as key hubs in dynamic research, innovation, and education networks. These priorities come to life through four core pillars of research and development, innovation and entrepreneurship, infrastructures, and education. Together, they create a seamless journey from discovery to application, ensuring that scientific excellence translates into tangible solutions, market-ready innovations, and informed policy decisions. Energy Systems is a flagship Research and Technology Area for the Alliance, driving the transition to a resilient, carbon-neutral Europe by 2050.

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is established by the European Commission to implement the EU funding programmes for transport, energy, climate action, environment, and maritime fisheries and aquaculture. The Agency has a key role in supporting the European Green Deal, one of the European Commission’s main strategic priorities. Our aim is to support our beneficiaries, establish strong partnerships, deliver high-quality programme and project management, foster effective knowledge sharing, and create synergies among programmes to support a sustainable, connected and decarbonised Europe.

The stand is organised by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), Directorate C – Energy, Mobility and Climate. The JRC is the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, providing independent scientific and technical support to EU policymaking. Directorate C conducts research on the transformation of Europe’s energy and mobility systems, supporting the implementation of key EU initiatives such as the European Green Deal, the Energy System Integration Strategy and the Fit-for-55 package. Based in Petten and Ispra, Unit C.3 Energy, Security and Market provides the scientific foundation for a resilient, digitalised and competitive EU energy system. It focuses on infrastructure reliability, market dynamics and renewable integration, supported by the Smart Grid Interoperability Laboratory (SGILab) at both sites. The Smart Grid Interoperability Laboratory in Petten focuses on the digitalisation of electricity systems, smart grids and energy system flexibility. Through experimental platforms, real-device testing and advanced simulation tools, the JRC supports policymakers, industry and standardisation bodies in developing interoperable, secure and consumer-friendly solutions for Europe’s future energy system. The laboratory collaborates with industry partners and standardisation initiatives to test interoperable communication between smart meters, home energy management systems and connected energy devices.

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is the EU’s assembly of local and regional representatives, created in 1994. It gives cities and regions a direct voice in EU law-making. Composed of 329 members (and an equal number of alternates) appointed by EU Member States, the CoR is consulted on EU legislation that affects local and regional authorities—such as cohesion policy, environment, transport, education and public health. Its role is advisory but influential: it promotes subsidiarity, ensures EU policies reflect realities on the ground, and strengthens multi-level governance within the EU.

The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) is a not-for-profit organisation promoting all aspects of the geothermal industry. Founded in 1998, its objective is to facilitate awareness and expansion of geothermal applications across Europe by shaping policy, improving investment conditions and steering research. EGEC has over 230 members from 30 countries, ranging from developers to equipment manufacturers, energy providers, national associations, consultants, research centres, geological surveys, government agencies, departments and public authorities. This allows us to represent the entire geothermal sector. We will also promote ETIP Geothermal, the European Technology & Innovation Platform on Geothermal, for which EGEC provides the secretariat. ETIP Geothermal is an open stakeholder group, endorsed by the European Commission under the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan), with the overarching objective of enabling geothermal technology to proliferate and reach its full potential everywhere in Europe.

The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) represents the majority of the European heat pump industry. It has over 230 members, including heat pump and component manufacturers, research institutes, universities, testing labs and energy agencies. EHPA aims to promote awareness and proper deployment of heat pump technology in the European market for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Its key goal is to provide technical and economic input to European, national and local authorities in legislative, regulatory and energy efficiency matters. To do this, EHPA organises various events (both online and offline) that are disseminated through social media channels (LinkedIn, BlueSky and YouTube). It organises the Heat Pump Forum and the European Heat Pump Summit in Nuremberg, as well as several heat pump-related events (e.g. HTHP Symposium 2024). EHPA compiles an annual market report that covers 21 European markets and provides in-depth statistics and country market information. It also provides all association information, position papers, presentations, factsheets and technical documents on an internal part of the website. Moreover, EHPA acts as the Secretariat of the Heat Pump KEYMARK Certification, a voluntary third-party European certification scheme owned by CEN/CENELEC and based on the Ecodesign testing points. EHPA coordinates the development and recognition of the scheme across Europe through the cooperation of the participating bodies, including 10 empowered certification bodies, 30 testing laboratories and over 134 certificate holders.