Come and get a whole set of ideas in 14 European towns and cities!

The European towns and cities we have selected for you are all members of Energie-Cités and have for many years been involved in innovative projects in the field of energy (energy efficiency, renewable and distributed energy). To acquire a better understanding of how these projects came into being and, why not, use them as a source of inspiration in your own municipality, come and follow us...

During two days, Energie-Cités will take you to the city of your choice. Tours include site visits as well as meetings with local political and technical stakeholders. These study tours are specifically intended for elected representatives and municipal officers in charge of energy matters, Local Agenda 21, town planning and environmental issues (30 persons as a max. per visit).

A 14 typical visit is provided for each town or city (see below). These can be customised to suit your needs and expectations..

Please download the whole catalogue for further details:

  Catalogue of Study Tours (en) - 3.3 Mb

For further information: Blandine Pidoux

Freiburg (DE)

Germany’s solar capital. A green example for solar developments, model sustainable districts and environmentally-friendly transport.

  Study Tour in Freiburg (en) - 3 Mb

  Study Tour à Freiburg (fr) - 302.3 kb

Amersfoort (NL)

The Nieuwland residential district where 1,300 m2 of solar panels have been installed and connected to the grid.

  Study Tour in Amersfoort and Utrecht (en) - 274.3 kb

  Study Tour à Amersfoort et Utrecht (fr) - 278.2 kb

Utrecht (NL)

Visit the sustainable district of Leidsche Rijn: an energy and environmental vision on a 5 km2 surface area.

  Study Tour in Amersfoort and Utrecht (en) - 274.3 kb

  Study Tour à Amersfoort et Utrecht (fr) - 278.2 kb

Barcelona (ES)

Visit solar thermal and photovoltaic installations and learn how to raise public awareness of issues such as renewable energy use and energy efficiency.

  Study Tour in Barcelona (en) - 367.4 kb

  Study Tour à Barcelona (fr) - 367.9 kb

Frankfurt (DE)

_ A source of inspiration for decentralised cogeneration projects, the city also boasts a Stirling engine for CHP and a swimming pool complex which uses a fuel cell technology.

  Study Tour in Frankfurt (en) - 288.2 kb

  Study Tour à Frankfurt (fr) - 289 kb

Grenoble (FR)

_ Valuable examples of sustainable energy solutions such as district heating and solar installations, and efficient street lighting and municipal buildings.

  Study Tour in Grenoble (en) - 273.3 kb

  Study Tour à Grenoble (fr) - 274.8 kb

Hannover (DE)

A modern sustainable district and hydropower solutions for a conservation area. Visit solar installations and energy efficient buildings and learn more about efficient management of programmes and funds.

  Study Tour in Hanover (en) - 382.9 kb

  Study Tour à Hanover (fr) - 383.6 kb

Heidelberg (DE)

Already famous for its hydropower plant, the city is also well known for its biomass energy projects and energy efficient buildings!

  Study Tour in Heidelberg (en) - 451.1 kb

  Study Tour à Heidelberg (fr) - 452 kb

Lausanne (CH)

"A thousand and one solutions" for solar energy use, plus a gas turbine and a CHP plant in the world Olympic capital!

  Study Tour in Lausanne (en) - 312.7 kb

  Study Tour à Lausanne (fr) - 313.6 kb

London (GB)

_ How a strong commitment to reduce the area’s energy use can be fulfilled by creating a "carbon neutral" community and CHP plants fed with fossil fuels or municipal solid waste.

  Study Tour in London (en) - 261.1 kb

  Study Tour à Londres (fr) - 262.3 kb

Montpellier (FR)

Proud of its heritage and now of its future! Visit the heating and cooling gas network, as well as sustainable buildings and districts and alternative mobility solutions.

  Study Tour in Montpellier (en) - 313.1 kb

  Study Tour à Montpellier (fr) - 298.6 kb

Saarbrücken (DE)

"Energy for the future" a step further towards the solar age and a motto for promoting improved energy efficiency through fuel cell technology, PV and cogeneration plants and sustainable transport solutions.

  Study Tour in Saarbrücken (en) - 300.7 kb

  Study Tour à Saarbrücken (fr) - 301.4 kb

And soon Malmö and Vaxjö.