https://news.pedvolution.eu Horizon Europe PEDvolution project news Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:08:03 +0000 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:58:11 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/from-data-to-decisions-pedvolution-contributions-to-smarter-cities The Monitoring & Evaluation Task Group of the Scalable Cities and Communities (SCC) has recently published the report From Data to Decisions: Key Lessons from the SCC Projects — and PEDvolution is proud to have contributed with valuable insight from VITO, Intracom Telecom, and INLECOM. Digital Twins Data-driven decisions Governance PEDs Smart Cities Climate-Neutral Cities 21688069-0cc5-4f0a-8c83-9242fa389aea Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/pedvolution-open-call-for-demonstrators-positive-energy-districts-peds-results The selection process for the Open Call for demonstrators has now been finalised. The evaluation procedure, conducted in accordance with the criteria and process described in the call documentation, has been successfully completed. Find out more. Open Call Results Innovation PEDs Belgium Switzerland Greece Follower PEDs Interoperable Solutions Energy communities 5b3c181a-bf46-4ea9-a7d4-472dda3a292e Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/pedvolution-schonbrunn-pilot-site-visit-strengthening-local-collaboration-in-wunsiedel On 23–24 October, the Schönbrunn Pilot Site hosted a productive two-day visit organised by SWW Wunsiedel GmbH with the participation of the Smart Innovation Norway team. The visit focused on engaging directly with local stakeholders to build trust, understand their perspectives, and clarify any misconceptions. Interoperability PEDs Wunsiedel Super-PED Site-visit Energy-efficiency PEDvolution Social Innovation Business Models Stakeholder Engagement 2f633fd3-48ec-4c23-8659-9852a76384dd Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:53:38 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/pedvolutions-3rd-general-assembly-in-freising-advancing-innovation-governance-and-collaboration-for-positive-energy-districts The PEDvolution consortium convened in Freising, Germany, on 21–22 October 2025 for its 3rd General Assembly, co-hosted by SWW and ESG. The meeting marked a milestone in the project’s journey toward developing and demonstrating PEDs across Europe. Freising Germany EU cooperation General Assembly Co-development PEDs Interoperability Workshops 9223d66d-9bbd-4d50-b8e5-5a6b1433e23d Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:23:31 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/driving-the-energy-transition-together-pedvolution-at-sustainable-places-2025 Driving the energy transition at the Sustainable Places 2025 conference. Milan Citizen engagement Social Innovation Energy Transition Interoperable Solutions Energy Communities ae84c3b0-114f-4c7a-9f7c-7d1c27fbbfb0 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:34:57 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/pedvolution-at-the-2nd-cinea-cluster-meeting-on-positive-energy-neighbourhoods-and-districts The PEDvolution team had the opportunity to participate in the 2nd CINEA cluster meeting on Positive Energy Neighbourhoods and Districts held on Monday 29 September 2025, in Brussels. PEDs Urban Development Research & Innovation EU Cooperation Interoperability Horizon Europe efb7dabf-6729-4122-854d-60c19fd9c2b4 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:30:19 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/building-the-future-of-energy-a-joint-online-workshop-on-positive-energy-districts On Wednesday, 11th June, five European projects co-funded by the Horizon Programme, came together with a shared objective: to explore how cities are developing Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). Online Workshop PEDs Horizon Europe EU Cooperation Energy Transition Sustainable Cities Interoperable Tools Social Innovation interoperability Engagement Strategies b95ba1e7-d47e-4d56-8c25-cca22e8b8440 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:24:53 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/pedvolution-and-open-lab-present-joint-insights-at-c4e-forum-2025 On May 22nd, during the Knowledge Hub Poster Session at the C4E Forum in Cavtat, Croatia, Alexander Deliyannis, Founding Partner of Sympraxis Team, presented the Horizon Europe PEDvolution and oPEN Lab projects during a joint thematic session titled “Multi-Level Innovation in Positive Energy Neighbourhoods and Districts.” oPEN Lab Horizon Europe PEDs Innovation PENs EU Cooperation C4E Forum Croatia Energy-efficiency Digital Solutions Interoperability c9e63e8d-0d33-4d92-acb3-5439ed1c9a8d Mon, 26 May 2025 07:50:54 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/open-call-for-demonstrators-co-creating-europes-positive-energy-districts PEDvolution is excited to announce the launch of its Open Call for Positive Energy District demonstrators. Find out more and apply now on the official EU portal. Open call Horizon Europe Demonstrators Validation Testing Piloting EU cooperation Co-development sites Innovative solutions Research & innovation Positive Energy Districts Positive Energy Neighbourhoods Smart cities Future-proof solutions Interoperability Sustainability 6efaf6a8-f916-4f97-ad3f-b667222b4bd0 Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/city-of-wintherthur-visiting-city-at-the-scc-p2p-workshop-in-barcelona-unlocking-investment-for-climate-transition PEDvolution was proudly represented by the City of Winterthur as a visiting city at the 5th Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Workshop on Innovative legal financial strategies to unlock private investment for climate transition projects. SustainableCities SmartCities PublicPrivatePartnerships Investment Zurich Energy transition Urban development Roadshow c28f2fa2-0f05-4902-8791-29a9882ec195 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:56:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/pedvolution-at-the-bridge-general-assembly-2025-advancing-collaboration-for-positive-energy-districts PEDvolution joined the BRIDGE General Assembly 2025, held in a hybrid format on March 25–26 in Brussels and online. Hosted by CINEA, this annual event convenes EU-funded projects working in the fields of smart grids, energy storage, and digitalisation, with a shared mission: to accelerate Europe’s green energy transition through collaboration and innovation. Horizon Europe CINEA EU cooperation BRIDGE Smart cities Energy transition collaboration EU Green Deal Decarbonisation Policy Innovation Green energy 5ad36c52-d3ac-40be-aba9-3cafaf7dd46b Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/pedvolution-showcased-at-the-spotlight-fm-conference-2025 PEDvolution participates at the Spotlight FM+ Conference 2025 in Zurich, on 30 - 31 January 2025, co-organised by ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Switzerland Chapter, and the German Association for Facility Management (GEFMA). Zurich European cooperation DACH Switzerland Conference PEDs Facility management Energy transition Decarbonisation Digital innovation Urban development 136d92ca-a437-4510-9193-507916c54421 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/the-pedvolution-consortium-meets-in-kranj-slovenia On 14th and 15th November 2024, PEDvolution partners meet in Kranj, Slovenia, for the project's 2nd General Assembly and PED demonstration site visit. Kranj Slovenia PED demonstration site EU cooperation General assembly Social innovation PEDs Energy efficiency Digital solutions Innovative tools Interoperability Renewable energy systems d1a71d86-85f1-418c-85fd-61a65e441a88 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/pedvolution-at-the-european-week-of-regions-and-cities PEDvolution participates in the workshop "Fostering the uptake and social impact of the energy transition through citizen engagement" organised by the BRIDGE working group of citizen and consumer engagement work during the European Week of Regions and Cities conference in Brussels. Smart Innovation Norway Inclusion EU cooperation Energy transition Social impact Horizon Europe Workshop Innovation Technocal solutions Positive energy districts Citizen engagement Local and regional development BRIDGE EU 42f40b82-fb39-4c6a-90dd-5b2d61a2d1ed Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/stakeholders-consultation-meeting-in-wunsiedel-bavaria On 24th of September 2024, the stakeholders' consultation meeting, took place in Wunsiedel, Germany, raising awareness and engaging Schönbrunn residents in the local energy transition process. Germany Wunsiedel Schönbrunn local heating network PEDs Stakeholder engagement Local development Energy market Commercial actors Citizen engagement Renewable energy systems 6336ff8d-d4c9-432b-8e8e-a16fff81c491 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/pedvolution-at-the-bausim-conference-vienna-2024 Prof. Dr. Matthias Haase from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), represented PEDvolution at the BauSIM conference in Vienna. Vienna Conference Academics Urban districts Field experts District modelling Research & Innovation Built environment Energy-efficient building Renewable energy systems ba6cffa6-8773-4fe1-9f4e-fe0f634c1885 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:51:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/online-participation-of-pedvolution-at-sustainable-places-2024 PEDvolution participated online at the hybrid Sustainable Places Conference 2024. Energy transition Conference Built environment EU Cooperation Research & innovation Sustainability Development e23ce238-34af-45f9-aa97-60a163152d7b Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:58:02 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/up-coming-webinar-on-citizen-led-sustainability Join us at the transformative webinar "Citizen-Led Sustainability: Integrating Social Science into Energy Community and Building Initiatives", organised by the Social Innovation team of Smart Innovation Norway οn October 10th 2024 at 10:00 CET. Smart Innovation Norway Building initiatives Webinar Energy communities Sustainable cities Community engagement Citizens Renovation Zero carbon communities df0f2441-5003-41c1-b90c-d916019a4f26 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:04:08 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/pedvolution-at-the-cinea-cluster-meeting-on-peds On Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th of September 2024, PEDvolution participated in the CINEA cluster meeting on Positive Energy Neighbourhoods and Districts which took place in Brussels. CINEA Horizon Europe Fit for 55 Sustainable cities EU cooperation Positive energy districts and neighbourhoods Net-zero emissions b24f2838-b5de-4d80-94f6-46355730abdd Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:11:02 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/ped-training-school-borlange-sweden On September 2nd, Dalarna University in Borlänge, Sweden, welcomed 22 students from the Erasmus+ network to kick-off a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Positive Energy Districts. EU cooperation Innovation Green deal Positive energy districts e987f7bf-03a7-4989-a6f3-896e39dd1bfc Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/zhaw-represents-pedvolution-at-the-swiss-green-economy-symposium Between 27th and 29th August, the PEDvolution team from Zurich University of Applied Sciences, actively participated in the Swiss Green Economy Symposium which took place in Winterthur, Switzerland. Switzerland EU cooperation Decarbonisation Innovation Green economy Urban development 2f8a516d-fad2-4c18-b69f-83448ef1abc3 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/pedvolution-at-a-glance Interested to understand what PEDvolution entails and how it will contribute to the energy transition? Watch our short video and find out more about its vision, expected impact, objectives and activities. Net-zero Greenhouse gas emissions Sustainable cities Energy transition Climate action Societal impact Business models 55dfdbeb-33e1-4fae-a63e-3e2382a52fb4 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:30:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/iea-annex-83-and-excess-summer-school-economics-and-replication-of-peds Third IEA EBC Annex 83 Positive Energy Districts Summer School, took place between 8th - 12th July 2024 at the innovative Science tower in Graz, Austria. Graz Horizon 2020 Education & training PEDs Technical solutions Energy resilience Replicability EU cooperation Tools Business models fc087c3f-f6a1-47c5-873f-d74383f314f2 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://news.pedvolution.eu/posts/ped-eu-net-working-group-3-meeting On 10th - 12th of June 2024, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) participated in the PED-EU-NET Working Group 3 workshop in Venice, Italy. PED-EU-NET Working Groups PED labs COST action Conference 0fbf9f05-8e59-4583-a6f4-c272000ef9ef Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000