Cityfied: Replicable and Innvoative Future Efficient Districts and Cities> The CITyFiED project aims to develop a replicable, systemic and integrated strategy to adapt European cities and urban ecosystems into the smart city of the future, focusing on reducing the energy demand and GHG emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy sources. ## Laguna de Duero [Torrelago district energy-efficient retrofitting](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/sezione_uno_uno/torrelago-district-energy-efficient-retrofitting.kl): The principal actions that are going to be performed to improve the energy efficiency in the district are: ## Demo Sites [Demo Sites](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/demo-sites.kl): Laguna de Duero, Soma and Lund: retrofitting of more than 2,300 dwellings ## Laguna de Duero [Laguna de Duero - Torrelago district](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/sezione_uno_uno/laguna-de-duero.kl): The Torrelago demo site district retrofitting actions entail two phases of interventions, involving 31 residential buildings in use nowadays and counting 1,488 dwellings ## Lund [Lund - Linero district](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/lund/lund.kl): The district Linero is a housing area where the blocks Eddan and Havamal consists of 28 three-level dwellings built in early 1970s, today containing in total 681 apartments with approximately 2,000 tenants. [Linero district energy-efficient retrofitting](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/lund/linero-district-energy-efficient-retrofitting.kl): Energy Efficiency in Buildings Retrofitting of the building envelope The studies realized on the buildings of Linero districts highlighted that the envelope of the blocks present a good state of preservation and does not need a radical renovation. ## Soma [Soma - Manisa Province District](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/soma/soma.kl): The retrofitting interventions in the district of Manisa Province cover an area of 80,980 m2 including 346 dwellings. [District energy-efficient retrofitting](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/soma/district-energy-efficient-retrofitting.kl): Energy Efficiency in Buildings Retrofitting of the building envelope  The Soma demonstration site district included 82 buildings, with 79 residential buildings, 2 guest houses and 1 convention centre. ## City cluster [City Cluster](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/city-cluster.kl): A community of cities closely connected to the CITyFiED consortium to assure the replication potential of the CITyFiED results ## Community of interest [Community of interest](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/community-of-interest.kl): A wide and high-level community of 44 cities and organization from 19 countries, which benefited from networking activities with other municipalities and communities and information sharing of the retrofitting methodology implemented in the CITyFiED demo-sites. ## Contact [Contact](http://www.cityfied.eu/contact-us/contact.kl): Project Coordinator Centro Tecnológico CARTIF Parque Tecnológico de Boecillo 205. C.P. 47151 Boecillo, Valladolid. España Tel. 983 54 65 04 Fax 983 54 65 21 Coordinator Dr. ## Partners [Partners](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/partners.kl): 21 partners representing multiple stakeholders across 5 European countries ## About [About](http://www.cityfied.eu/about/about.kl): A replicable, systemic and integrated strategy to adapt European cities and urban ecosystems into the smart city of the future ## The CITyFied Project [Impacts](http://www.cityfied.eu/the-cityfied-project/impacts.kl): More than 76 kWh/m2/yr of energy savings and at least 4835 kg-CO2-eq/m2emissions reduction from a Life Cycle Analysis perspective 190,462 m2of living space energy-efficient retrofitted, involving 2,067 ... [About](http://www.cityfied.eu/the-cityfied-project/about.kl): A replicable, systemic and integrated strategy to adapt European cities and urban ecosystems into the smart city of the future [Objectives](http://www.cityfied.eu/the-cityfied-project/objectives.kl): A mix of demonstration, innovative technologies and sound business models towards the Smart City of the Future ## Articles & Interviews [Tackling the many challenges of smarter, greener cities](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/tackling-the-many-challenges-of-smarter-greener-cities.kl): Zero-energy districts are the only possible future for European cities ## Newsletter 1 [Kick-off in Valladolid of CITyFiED, a project designed to support the shift towards high performance energy districts across Europe and beyond](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter1/kick-off-in-valladolid-of-cityfied-a-project-designed-to-support-the-shift-towards-high-performance-energy-districts-across-europe-and-beyond.kl): A project to demonstrate optimised energy systems for high performance energy cities has just commenced. CITyFiED is a 5-year endeavour co-funded by the EU and led by Valladolid-based Fundación CARTIF. ## Articles & Interviews [Ali Vasallo - Towards near-zero energy consumption at district level](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/ali-vasallo---towards-near-zero-energy-consumption-at-district-level.kl): Citizens living in near-zero energy districts will make significant savings and benefit from an increased comfort in their homes ## Partners [CARTIF](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/cartif.kl): CARTIF is a horizontal research centre which covers a wide range of scientific disciplines. [ACCIONA ENGINEERING](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/acciona-construccion-sa.kl): ACCIONA Engineering as a holistic consultancy and engineering firm provides high-quality services in civil, industrial and environmental engineering for Acciona Group and third parties around the world. [Ayuntamiento de Laguna de Duero](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/ayuntamiento-de-laguna-de-duero.kl): Laguna de Duero, in the province of Valladolid, is situated 7 km away from Valladolid City. Its height above sea level is 702 meters and its surface is about 269,128 square meters. [MONDRAGON](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/mondragon.kl): MONDRAGON Corporation is the embodiment of the co-operative movement that began in 1956, the year that witnessed the creation of the first industrial cooperative in Mondragón in the province of Gipuzkoa. [3IA Ingeniería](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/3ia-ingenieria.kl): Founded in 1997 as engineering operates in the fields of architectural acoustics, industrial, efficiency energy and environmental noise to the architectonic implementation. [Lund Kommun](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/lund-kommun.kl): Lund is a city in the province of Scania, southern Sweden: it is a medium-sized university town (111,000 inhabitants) with a research-intensive industry. [IVL Svenska Miljoeinstitutet](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/ivl-svenska-miljoeinstitutet.kl): IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute is an independent, non-profit research institute, owned by a foundation jointly established by the Swedish Government and Swedish industry. [Lund Kommuns Fastighets](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/lund-kommuns-fastighets.kl): Lunds Kommuns Fastighets AB has been a wholly-owned municipal company since its establishment in 1947. Our main mission is to offer the residents of Lund affordable quality homes. [Kraftringen Energi AB](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/kraftringen-energi-ab.kl): Kraftringen is a knowledge-based energy company with the ambition to lead the development of future energy.  [Soma Belediyesi](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/soma-belediyesi.kl): Soma is a town in the Manisa province in western Turkey. This region of northern  Aegean was known as Aeolia in antiquity and developed as an outpost of the Phyrigians who started settling in the region in the 13th century BC. [TÜBİTAK](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/tubitak.kl): The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) is the public agency put in charge of promoting, developing, organising, conducting and coordinating research and development in line with the national targets of economical development and technical progress. [Istanbul Teknik Universitesi](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/istanbul-teknik-universitesi.kl): The Energy Institute at Istanbul Technical University is a university-based research and development organization in the broad area of energy science and engineering. [MIR Unique Solutions](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/mir-unique-solutions.kl): Mir Unique Solutions, is a company of Mir Holding Group located in İstanbul, TURKEY, is a solution based company which is developing technologies in various disciplines and licensing them. [youris.com](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/youriscom.kl): youris.com is an independent non-profit media agency promoting the leading-edge European innovation via TV media and the web. [TECNALIA](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/tecnalia.kl): TECNALIA Research & Innovation is the first private applied research centre in Spain and one of the most important in Europe.  [SEAŞ](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/soma-electricity-production-and-commerce-company-is-established-in-1954-by-the-decision-of-council-of-ministers-dated-21-october-1953-and-named-soma-a-termal-plant.kl): Soma Electricity Production and Commerce Company is established in 1954 by the decision of Council of Ministers dated 21 October 1953 and named Soma –A Termal Plant. ## City cluster [Napoli](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/napoli.kl): Naples is the capital of the Campania region and of the same province; with 989,111 inhabitants (more than a sixth of the entire regional population) is the third largest Italian city and the first of southern Italy and has a territorial extension of 117. [Udine](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/udine.kl): Udine with 99,528 inhabitants is the chief town of the major of the Provinces of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region. [Värmdö](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/varmdo.kl): Värmdö Municipality (Värmdö kommun) is a municipality in Stockholm County in east central Sweden. [Botkyrka](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/botkyrka.kl): Alby is located in the south part of Stockholm, capital of Sweden, within the municipality of Botkyrka. The municipality of Botkyrka has 87,600 inhabitants and more than 12,000 of these inhabitants live in Alby. [Valladolid](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/valladolid.kl): Valladolid is a city located in north-central part of Spain, with a population of 309,714 inhabitants   [Málaga](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/malaga.kl): Malaga, capital of the province of the same name, is the fifth most populated city in Spain. It is located in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, in a privileged spot. [Rovereto](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/rovereto.kl): Rovereto, with 39,271 inhabitants, is a city located in southern Trentino Region, in the Vallagarina Valley, where Adige river flows. The town has an important industrial area, and bases its economy on tourism and manufacturing. [Salerno](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/salerno.kl): Salerno is a fascinating example of what the Mediterranean has to offer all those who wish to have a closer knowledge of it. The town presents itself as a friendly community to visitors and tourists from all over the world. [Firenze](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/firenze.kl): The city of Florence, with its 102.4 km2, is the capital and most populous city in Tuscany, with c. 370,000 inhabitants (1,500,000 in the extended metropolitan area), and is specially known for its ... [Ludwigshafen](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/ludwigshafen.kl): Stadt Ludwigshafen am Rhein  is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is located on the Rhine river opposite Mannheim [Izmir](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-cluster/izmir.kl): Having witnessed 8,500 years of human history, İzmir had been founded at the side of a gulf, and currently is the third biggest city and second most important seaport of Turkey. ## Newsletter 1 [CITyFiED project consortium hosted by MATS HELMFRID, Mayor and Chairman of the City Executive Board, City of Lund](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter1/cityfied-project-consortium-hosted-by-mats-helmfrid-mayor-and-chairman-of-the-city-executive-board-city-of-lund.kl): The CITyFiED project’s first periodic meeting took place in Lund, Sweden this 24-26 September 2014. ## Newsletter [Newsletters](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletters.kl): Newsletter 1 - October 2014 Newsletter 1 CITyW@tch - February 2015 Newsletter 2 - April 2015 Newsletter 2 CITyW@tch - July 2015 Newsletter 3 - October 2015 Newsletter 3 CITyW@tch - March ... ## Newsletter 1 [CITyFiED consortium gathered in Lund for the first progress meeting](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter1/cityfied-consortium-gathered-in-lund-sweden-for-the-projects-first-progress-meeting-on-24-26-september.kl): A progress meeting maybe, but this was also the setting for a demonstration site visit and an exploitation workshop. [First exploitation workshop for the CITyFiED partners - 25 September](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter1/delegates-attending-the-cityfied-projects-first-progress-meeting-in-lund-sweden-at-the-end-of-last-month-participated-in-the-first-of-three-exploitation-workshops-scheduled-under-the-project.kl): Delegates attending the CITyFiED project’s first progress meeting in Lund (Sweden) participated in the first of three exploitation workshops scheduled under the project. [Editorial](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter1/editorial.kl): Welcome to this first edition of the CITyFiED project newsletter! Here you will find insight into how we are developing a systemic vision and strategy to adapt European cities and urban ecosystems into smart, sustainable and inclusive cities for the future. ## Press Releases [Cluster of cities first in line for new renovation approach](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cluster-of-cities-first-in-line-for-new-renovation-approach.kl): 11 cities have become part of the CITyFiED City Cluster ## Newsletter 1 [In the spotlight: Fundación CARTIF](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter1/in-the-spotlight-fundacion-cartif.kl): CARTIF is a horizontal research centre located in Spain, which covers a wide range of scientific disciplines such as such as Energy, Environment, Food and Chemicals, Biomedical, Robotics.  [City Cluster - News](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter1/city-cluster---news.kl): As part of the CITyFiED project 11 cities have become what is known as the CITyFiED  CityCluster; cities that will frequently partake in all the new methods and discoveries that will come out of the demo sites in Lund, Soma and Laguna. [Community of Interest - News](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter1/community-of-interest---news.kl): For those towns, cities and municipalities looking to navigate the complex systems of Smart Cities and find the most efficient route to achieving near zero energy districts, CITyFiED has the answer.& ... [What’s new on the social web?](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter1/whats-new-on-the-social-web.kl): Social media to establish and sustain the CITyFiED online reputation and to provide stakeholders dedicated channels to communicate about the project. ## Project overview & context [Project Overview & Context](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/project-overview--context/project-overview--context.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. ## CITyFiED Contact Points [Contacts](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/cityfied-contact-points/contacts.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. ## City Cluster references [Florence](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/florence.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. [Rovereto](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/rovereto.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. [Naples](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/naples.kl): [Udine](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/udine.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. [Salerno](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/salerno.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. [Ludwigshafen](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/ludwigshafen.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. [Alby](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/alby.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac.  [Värmdö](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/varmdo.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac.  [Valladolid](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/valladolid.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac [Málaga](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/malaga.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. [Izmir](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/izmir.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. [Metropolregion Rhein Neckar](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/city-cluster-references/metropolregion-rhein-neckar.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. ## Reference and contextual materials for COI cities: [City 1](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/reference-and-contextual-materials-for-coi-cities/city-1.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. [City 2](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/reference-and-contextual-materials-for-coi-cities/city-2.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac.  ## Who's who [Who's Who](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/whos-who/whos-who.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. ## Communication toolkit [Communication Toolkit](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/communication-toolkit/communication-toolkit.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. ## CITyFiED methodology [CITyFiED Methodology](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/cityfied-methodology/cityfied-methodology.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. ## CITyFiED Replication Model [CITyFiED Replication Model](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/cityfied-replication-model/cityfied-replication-model.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce ultricies mollis urna, porta pulvinar nunc rutrum dignissim. Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. ## CITyFiED Exploitation/Market [CITyFiED Exploitation/Market](http://www.cityfied.eu/old-smart-space/cityfied-exploitationmarket/cityfied-exploitationmarket.kl): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Praesent interdum tempus urna, in rutrum velit consequat ac. ## Community of interest [A smarter, faster route to the future](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/join-the-community-of-interest.kl): Are you representing a town, city or municipality looking to navigate the complex systems of Smart Cities and find the most efficient route to achieving near zero energy districts? ## Press Releases [CITyFiED holds resident scenario workshop in Laguna de Duero, Spain](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-holds-resident-scenario-workshop-in-laguna-de-duero-spain.kl): In a truly cooperative approach, CITyFiED representatives carried out a workshop with the residents about the visualization part of the district's renovation. ## Newsletter 2 [Cities join forces to retrofit districts](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/cities-join-forces-to-retrofit-districts.kl): All over Europe cities and towns strive to become climate smart. They revamp their energy districts, step-by-step, while looking across borders to learn from best practices. [District heating: Sweden is leading the way out of fossil fuels](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/district-heating-sweden-is-leading-the-way-out-of-fossil-fuels.kl): By relying on district heating combined with heat and power production, municipalities in Sweden power their cities from renewable energy sources. [Virtual models to make cities greener](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/virtual-models-to-make-cities-greener.kl): Retrofitting districts with sustainable energy systems can be a success if enough data is available ## Events [Info Day & Brokerage event on Horizon 2020 – Smart Cities and Communities](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/information-day--brokerage-event-on-horizon-2020--smart-cities-and-communities-12-february-2015-in-brussels.kl): Brussels, 12 February 2015 ## Privacy [PRIVACY POLICY CITYFIED](http://www.cityfied.eu/privacy/privacy-policy-cityfied.kl): Privacy Policy and approval for the use of my personal data in accordance to L.D. 196/03 In accordance with Article 13 of Italian Legislative Decree no. ## Community of interest [Leicester](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/leicester.kl): Leicester is situated in the center of the East Midlands region of England, and is the county town of Leicestershire [Ludwigsburg](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/ludwigsburg.kl): As a medium-sized town (91,000 inhabitants), Ludwigsburg is an important centre in the north of Stuttgart with intense regional links [Maltepe - BoR Member](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/maltepe.kl): Maltepe is an important district of Istanbul established on an area of 54,2 square kilometers with 18 neighborhoods [Palencia](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/palencia.kl): Palencia, is a Spanish city at the heart of Castile and Leon autonomy, located on the banks of the river Carrión and at the foot of the Cristo del Otero, an amazing sculpture of 20 meters high ... [Sakarya - BoR Member](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/sakarya.kl): The city of Sakarya, one of the most important cities in Turkey for its rapid growth and development, is also attention worthy for its natural beauties and cultural richness. Sakarya is located at the ... [San Sebastian - BoR Member](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/san-sebastian.kl): San Sebastián is the administrative capital of Gipuzkoa, one of the three provinces making up the Basque Autonomous Community [Zabrze - BOR Member](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/zabrze.kl): As one of the pillars of the economic, technological and medical development of the country, Zabrze is situated in the centre of Silesia ## City Space [CITy Smart space](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-space/city-smart-space.kl): The CITy Smart space – is a protected online area designed exclusively to host added-value content and learning resources for CITyFiED cities and project consortium members to consult and exploit. ## Press Releases [CITyFiED teams up with MySmartCityDistrict as a way to leverage more synergy for greater replicability](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-teams-up-with-mysmartcitydistrict-as-a-way-to-leverage-more-synergy-for-greater-replicability.kl): The start of 2015 has seen CITyFiED sign up to a group of fellow Smart City projects under the name MySmartCityDistrict ## Partners [VEOLIA](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/veolia.kl): Veolia group is the global leader in optimized resource management ## Community of interest [Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region - BoR Member](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/rhine-neckar-metropolitan-region---bor-member.kl): The Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region is located in the middle of Western Europe, in the southwest of Germany and it is situated at the intersection of the three federal states of Baden-Württemberg, ... ## Newsletter 1 - CITyW@tch [Editorial](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-1---citywtch/editorial.kl): Welcome to the first issue of the City Watch newsletter from the CITyFiED project! We will be reporting from the project’s City Cluster and Community of Interest every six months, bringing you the latest developments in our work to design sustainable energy solutions for city renovation at district level. [Demo Sites - Lund](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-1---citywtch/demo-sites---lund.kl): Lund is a medium-sized university city with a research-intensive industry. The town dates back a thousand years, but the number of inhabitants has grown largely during the last century and a great stock of the buildings from the 1960s and 1970s now needs retrofitting. [Demo Sites - Soma](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-1---citywtch/demo-sites---soma.kl): Soma has a population of about 90,000 people and can be found in the Manisa province, Western Turkey. The town has grown around the lignite mining industry and the lignite-fired thermal power plant in the city. [Demo Sites - Laguna de Duero](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-1---citywtch/demo-sites---laguna-de-duero.kl): Laguna de Duero is one of the municipalities surrounding the metropolitan area of the city of Valladolid, the administrative capital city of the Castilla y León region. [City Cluster](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-1---citywtch/city-cluster.kl): A community of cities closely connected to the CITyFiED consortium to assure the replication potential of the CITyFiED results [Community of Interest](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-1---citywtch/community-of-interest.kl): News from the CITyFiED Community of Interest [In the Spotlight: Värmdö and San Sebastian](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-1---citywtch/in-the-spotlight-varmdo-and-san-sebastian.kl): Question & Answers with Megha Huber and Euken Sesé ## Events [CITyFiED @ the SEE Exhibition "Smart Cities", Sofia, Bulgaria on 11-13 March 2015. Come and visit us at the CARTIF stand!](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/cityfied--the-see-exhibition-smart-cities-sofia-bulgaria-on-11-13-march-2015-come-and-visit-us-at-the-cartif-stand.kl): “Real cities, real solutions, real impact – your toolkit to a smarter, more energy efficient future”  ## Partners [REENGEN](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/reengen.kl): Reengen is the developer of Provolta Energy Operating System that utilizes IoT (Internet of Things) and big data analytics to optimize HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning) operations ... [DEMIR ENERJI](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/demir-enerji.kl): Demir Energy Consulting provides a wide range of high quality project management and consultancy services in areas; climate change, carbon credit development, renewable energy, energy in built environment, ... [MANISA](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/manisa.kl): Lydians, Persians, Macedonians, Pergamum and Romans ruled the city of Manisa till Ottomans ruled after 1410. Manisa had been the most important political, educational and cultural focus of Western Ana ... ## Newsletter 2 [CITyFiED Visualization Solutions User Tests - Valladolid](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/cityfied-visualization-solutions-user-tests---valladolid.kl): Continuing with the development of ICT solutions oriented to support residents on energy consumption reduction, a series of user tests were conducted on February, 27th to validate the ... ## Articles & Interviews [CITY VOICES: VÄRMDÖ](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/city-voices-varmdo.kl): Questions to Megha Huber, Sustainable Development Coordinator for Värmdö Municipality (Värmdö kommun) [CITY VOICES: SAN SEBASTIAN](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/city-voices-san-sebastian.kl): Questions to Euken Sesé, General Manager of Fomento San Sebastian ## Newsletter 2 [Stakeholder meeting at the Soma demo site](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/stakeholder-meeting-at-the-soma-demo-site---a-personal-report-from-an-organizer.kl): A personal report from an organizer ## Articles & Interviews [CITY VOICES: TARTU](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/city-voices-tartu.kl): Questions to Rene Tonnisson, Member of the Executive Board, Smart City Lab ## Community of interest [Tartu - BoR Member](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/tartu.kl): Tartu, with its population of 98,480 (Population Census data from 2011) in an area of 38.8 square kilometres, is the second largest city of Estonia ## Newsletter 2 [Multiplying options, reducing risk, increasing impact](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/multiplying-options-reducing-risk-increasing-impact--accelerating-delivery-of-smarter-cities-and-districts-to-achieve-our-energy-goals.kl): Accelerating delivery of smarter cities and districts to achieve our energy goals ## Press Releases [Life at the coalface: CITyFiED consortium & cities visit to Soma demo site in Turkey](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/life-at-the-coalface-cityfied-consortium--cities-visit-to-soma-demonstration-site-in-turkey.kl): Nothing can replace the value and insight gained by a hands-on visit ## Newsletter 2 [Real cities, real solutions, real impact](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/real-cities-real-solutions-real-impact.kl): CITyFiED and fellow projects cluster together to extend their reach and impact in South & Eastern Europe [Towards a systemic approach for smart cities: major works ahead as CITyFiED changes gear](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/towards-a-systemic-approach-for-smart-cities-major-works-ahead-as-cityfied-changes-gear.kl): the second CITyFiED project meeting held in Izmir and Soma, Turkey, 24-26 March [Editorial](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/editorial.kl): Welcome to this second edition of the CITyFiED newsletter which comes as our project has been gathering significant momentum. The City Cluster is up and running, and since October we have been reaching ... [Relevant, pertinent, applicable – a pathway to replication and exploitation for CITyFiED](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/relevant-pertinent-applicable--a-pathway-to-replication-and-exploitation-for-cityfied.kl): With such a wide range of expertise and activities generated by the project, exploitation leader, Aude Pélisson-Schecker and Valerie Bahr of Steinbeis Europa-Zentrum have been busy from day one. ... [Policy-makers, decision-makers and technical experts working together to support CITyFiED ambitions to make Europe smarter, faster](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/policy-makers-decision-makers-and-technical-experts-working-together-to-support-cityfied-ambitions-to-make-europe-smarter-faster.kl): Moving activities to SOMA Electricity Generation & Trading Joint Stock Company (SEAŞ) premises and the demonstration site for day two, the CITyFiED consortium were delighted to be joined by Mr. [In the spotlight: Demir Enerji](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/in-the-spotlight-demir-enerji.kl): Demir Energy Consulting provides high quality project management and consultancy services in a wide set of innovation areas.  [In the spotlight: Istanbul Technical University](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/in-the-spotlight-istanbul-technical-university.kl): The Energy Institute at Istanbul Technical University is a university-based research and development organization in the broad area of energy science and engineering.  [In the Spotlight: Mir Unique Solutions](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/in-the-spotlight-mir-unique-solutions.kl):   Mir Unique Solutions is a company of Mir Holding Group located in İstanbul (Turkey). The group develops and licenses technologies in various disciplines.  [In the Spotlight: Reengen](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/in-the-spotlight-reengen.kl): Reengen is a smart grid company that develops solutions for smarter buildings and smarter grid.  [Information about the demo sites now available in local languages](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/information-about-the-demo-sites-now-available-in-local-languages.kl): Local language mini-sites signify new high-value features on the project´s website [MySmartCityDistrict: Torrelago and Linero open their doors](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/mysmartcitydistrict-torrelago-and-linero-open-their-doors.kl): MySmartCityDistrict  is a collaboration among seven smart cities projects (R2CITIES, EU-GUGLE, ZenN, CITyFiED, SINFONIA, City-Zen and READY) involving 22 districts belonging to 21 cities from 12 different countries. [What’s new on the social web?](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2/whats-new-on-the-social-web.kl): Using the social web to raise awareness and increase the projects sphere of influence is a powerful asset in achieving replication.    ## Articles & Interviews [A green revolution in the heart of Spain](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/a-green-revolution-in-the-heart-of-spain.kl): Today, buildings represent the sector with the highest energy consumption in Europe [CITY VOICES: Brussels](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/city-voices-brussels.kl): Questions to Mohamed Ouriaghli, Deputy Mayor for Housing, Equal Opportunities and ICT ## Community of interest [Agueda](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/agueda.kl): Águeda is a municipality with 336 km2 and 47729 inhabitants, located in the centre of Portugal, about 25km from the sea and with easy freeway access to Lisbon (2h30m) and Porto (50min) [Chios](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/chios.kl): The Municipality of Chios occupies the entire island of Chios, located in Greece northeast in the Aegean Sea and next to the turkish coast [Rakvere](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/rakvere.kl): Rakvere city had signed in February 10th  2009 Covenant of Mayors obliging to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 20% by 2020 [Brussels](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/brussels.kl): Brussels is the capital for 500 million Europeans, and is one of the world's Power Cities – very important places for decision-making and debate [Sofia](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/sofia.kl): Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain in the western part of the country [Koprivnica](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/koprivnica.kl): Koprivnica is the seat of Koprivnica-Križevci county in the north-west Croatia [Aberdeen](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/aberdeen.kl): Located between the mouths of the River Dee and Don, Aberdeen is Scotland’s third most populous city, forming one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's ... [Feuga (Galicia Region)](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/fuega.kl): FEUGA is a non-profit private foundation with more than 30 years of experience fostering technology transfer between the university and the industry and other regional entities (local/regional government, ... ## Articles & Interviews [CITY VOICES: Region Rhine-Neckar](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/city-voices-region-rhine-neckar.kl): Questions to Bernd Kappenstein, Head of Energy & Environment, Region Rhine-Neckar, Germany [Social acceptance in new smart energy districts: a lesson from Spain](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/social-acceptance-in-new-smart-energy-districts-a-lesson-from-spain.kl): Keeping tenants in retrofitted buildings fully informed about the plans helps foster their acceptance ## Events [CITyFIED gets smart in Amsterdam](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/cityfied-gets-smart-in-amsterdam.kl): The CITyFIED project will be sharing its insights into replicable and systemic smart cities this 2-5 June at the Smart City Event in Amsterdam.  [European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2015](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/european-sustainable-energy-week-eusew-2015.kl): 15 - 19 June 2015, Brussels - Belgium ## Newsletter 2 - CITyW@tch [Swedish Minister for Climate and the Environment and Deputy Prime Minister visiting Lund demo site](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2---citywtch/swedish-minister-for-climate-and-the-environment-and-deputy-prime-minister-visiting-lund-demo-site.kl): The Swedish Minister for Climate and the Environment, and Deputy Prime Minister, Åsa Romson visited Lund in May to learn more about different environment and climate projects in the city. ## Community of interest [La Ribera](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/la-ribera.kl): Content Coming soon [Plodiv](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/plodiv.kl): Bulgaria [Dresden](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/dresden.kl): Content coming soon ## Events [LAGUNA DE DUERO | Torrelago](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/laguna-de-duero--torrelago.kl): Guided visits for students and citizens, technical workshops Week of 15 - 19 June 2015, Laguna de Duero, Valladolid   [Lund - Linero District](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/lund---linero-district.kl): Seminar and guided tour for citizens and stakeholders 16 June 2015 from 08h00 – 11h00, Scandic Star Hotel, Glimmervägen 5, Lund  [Soma - Manisa Province](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/soma---manisa-province.kl): A video message from Soma, Turkey, to MySmartCityDistrict and CITyFiED members ## Community of interest [Hamburg-Altona](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/hamburg-altona.kl): Content Coming Soon [Vejle](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/vejle.kl): Content Coming Soon [Pesaro](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/pesaro.kl): Pesaro, located in the central Italy along the Adriatic sea,  is a town with more than 94.000 inhabitants. Covering an area of 126,77  km2, Pesaro is the second city of the Marches by popula ... [Medina del Campo](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/medina-del-campo.kl): Medina del Campo is a historic village of medium size, with a population of 21,000 inhabitants in one of the largest and most sparsely populated regions of the European Union, Castilla y León [Cacak](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/cacak.kl): Content Coming Soon ## Newsletter 2 - CITyW@tch [Editorial](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2---citywtch/editorial.kl): Smart City take off - high profile interest and activities put CITyFiED center stage  [Building blocks of progress](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2---citywtch/building-blocks-of-progress--reports-from-torrelago-with-3ia-ingenieria.kl): Several façades in all apartment blocks where the works were taking place across the district finalised [Community of Interest](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2---citywtch/community-of-interest.kl): Expressed interest in the outputs, results and participants of CITyFiED is growing. [Engaged, informed and mobile citizens in Agueda, Portugal](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2---citywtch/engaged-informed-and-mobile-citizens-in-agueda-portugal.kl): The Municipality of Agueda has been busy bringing exciting new initiatives around mobility and information technologies as part of their Local 21 and Covenant of Mayors commitments and strategies. [Maltepe speaks energy efficiency strategy & CITyFiED at Eurosolar](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2---citywtch/maltepe-speaks-energy-efficiency-strategy--cityfied-at-eurosolar.kl): The presentation focused on Maltepe Municipality’s EU and H2020 projects. [CITyFiED at the EeB PPP Impact Workshop 2015](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2---citywtch/cityfied-at-the-eeb-ppp-impact-workshop-2015.kl): Events and activities. [Metropolitan Solutions](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2---citywtch/metropolitan-solutions.kl): Events and activities. [European Sustainable Energy Week Open House activities](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2---citywtch/european-sustainable-energy-week-open-house-activities.kl): Events and activities. [Recommended Events](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2---citywtch/recommended-events.kl): CISBAT 2015 9-11 Sept 2015. Lausanne, Switzerland "Future Buildings and Districts - Sustainability from Nano to Urban Scale" is the slogan of 2015´s international scientific conference CISBAT. [CITyFiED gets smart In Amsterdam](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-2---citywtch/cityfied-gets-smart-in-amsterdam.kl): Events and activities. ## Events [Info Day on Horizon 2020 Work programme 2016-2017](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/info-day-on-the-horizon-2020-work-programme-2016-2017-secure-clean-and-efficient-energy.kl): Meet CITyFiED at the Info Day on the Horizon 2020 Work programme 2016-2017 ‘Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy’ [Smart Cities & Communities Info Day](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/smart-cities--communities-info-day.kl): Info Day on the Smart Cities & Communities topic under the Horizon 2020 Work programme 2016-2017 ‘Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy’ [Sustanability is a joint affair](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/sustanability-is-a-joint-affair.kl): Salerno July 9 - Arbostella district ## Press Releases [Doors wide open at CITyFiED demo sites during the European Sustainable Energy Week 2015](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/doors-wide-open-at-cityfied-demo-sites-during-the-european-sustainable-energy-week-2015.kl): The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) took place from 15-19 June ## Community of interest [Budapest](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/budapest.kl): Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial and transportation centre ## Events [CITyFiED a key contributor to International scientific conference CISBAT](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/cityfied-a-key-contributor-to-international-scientific-conference-cisbat.kl): 9-11 Sept 2015. Lausanne, Switzerland [Smart cities solutions to replicate! Inspiring the move from plans to actions](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/smart-cities-solutions-to-replicate-inspiring-the-move-from-plans-to-actions.kl): European Smart Cities projects will be held in Brussels on 16 September 2015 ## Articles & Interviews [CITY VOICES: Javier Pereiro](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/city-voices-questions-to-javier-pereiro-general-manager-of-feuga.kl): Questions to Javier Pereiro, General Manager of FEUGA ## Events [Cities & regions in South East Europe reach out to CITyFiED for inspiration](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/cities--regions-in-south-east-europe-reach-out-to-cityfied-for-inspiration.kl): Budva, Montenegro 9-10 October 2015 ## Community of interest [Ibi](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/ibi.kl): Located in the southeast of Spain, Ibi has 23000 inhabitants and is known for the toys industry. Ibi is a reference, not only nationally but also internationally, for child and family tourism ## Events [CITYFiED at II Congreso de Edificios Inteligentes](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/cityfied-at-ii-congreso-de-edificios-inteligentes.kl): Madrid, 27-28 October 2015 ## Technical Insights [24 November 2015, CELSIUS - CITyFiED webinar on district heating and cooling](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/24-november-2015-celsius---cityfied-webinar-on-district-heating-and-cooling.kl): Download the presentations WELCOMING SPEECH Hanna Eriksson Lagerberg, IVL (CITyFiED) Download (6Mb)   PRESENTATION OF CITYFIED AND CELSIUS Ali Vasallo, CITyFiED coordinator, CARTIF technological ... ## Articles & Interviews [CITY VOICES: Budapest](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/city-voices-budapest.kl): Interview with Deputy Mayor for Urban Development, Dr. Balázs Szeneczey ## Community of interest [Fabriano](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/fabriano.kl): Content coming soon ## Press Releases [Finding solutions for boosting the energy retrofitting of buildings and districts in the cities of Valladolid and Málaga (Spain)](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/finding-solutions-for-boosting-the-energy-retrofitting-of-buildings-and-districts-in-the-cities-of-valladolid-and-malaga-spain.kl): Deep energy retrofitting of districts is far from being a reality in many European cities ## Events [Mondragon Smart Conference - October 1st](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/mondragon-smart-conference---october-1st.kl): A total of 18 cooperatives will present their technology and services in the MONDRAGON Smart Conference, an event organized by MONDRAGON BAC that aims to inform Basque public administrations and agencies ... ## Articles & Interviews [Sweden: discovering a potential model for energy efficiency in districts](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/sweden-discovering-a-potential-model-for-energy-efficiency-in-districts.kl): OpenHouse events throughout Europe represent an opportunity for outreach and replicability, central features of many European demonstration projects ## Events [CITyFiED: a success story presented at the Brokarage Event on EU Horizon 2020 on Smart Cities and Communities](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/cityfied-a-success-story-presented-at-the-brokarage-event-on-eu-horizon-2020-on-smart-cities-and-communities.kl): Istanbul, October 13, 2015 ## Press Releases [Sharing experiences in maximising smart city replication with the Smart Cities Information System (SCIS) platform and actors](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/sharing-experiences-in-maximising-smart-city-replication-with-the-smart-cities-information-system-scis-platform-and-actors.kl): the Smart Cities Information System (SCIS) is a continuation of the CONCERTO series of projects ## Community of interest [Valijevo](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/valijevo.kl): Content Coming Soon [Alzira](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/alzira.kl): Alzira is a Spanish city of 47 000 inhabitants located in the “Community of Valencia” [Goteborg](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/goteborg.kl): Content Coming Soon ## Press Releases [Want to get smarter, faster?](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/want-to-get-smarter-faster.kl): Last places in CITyFiED Community of Interest now available [CITyFiED technical visit: district heating production in Lund](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-technical-visit-district-heating-production-in-lund.kl): Biomass brilliance and high-energy reasearch to inspire the project [Getting to the heart of the action in Malmo and Lund for CITyFiED’s 3rd project meeting](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/getting-to-the-heart-of-the-action-in-malmo-and-lund-for-cityfieds-3rd-project-meeting.kl): Malmö, Sweden, was the venue for the 3rd CITyFiED project meeting, upon invitation of consortium member IVL, the Swedish Environmental Research Institute [CITyFiED and CELSIUS projects join forces to extend tools for a smarter, more energy efficient future to European cities](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-and-celsius-projects-join-forces-to-extend-tools-for-a-smarter-more-energy-efficient-future-to-european-cities.kl): Representatives from both projects met recently in Lund, Sweden to discuss a basis for further collaboration [CITyFiED demo sites showing the way to substantial savings](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-demo-sites-showing-the-way-to-substantial-savings.kl): The dictionary definition of demonstrate is ‘to clearly show the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence’ ## Newsletter 3 [Newsletter 3 - November 2015](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-3/newsletter-3---november-2015.kl): CITyFIED Newsletter 3 - November 2015 var scitOpt = { keepImageFormatFromTopic: "yes", removeScoopItFont: "yes", nbPostPerPage: 24 }; ## Events [Steinbeis Europa to host Women4Energy International Conference on 2 December in Stuttgart, Germany](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/steinbeis-europa-to-host-women4energy-international-conference-on-2-december-in-stuttgart-germany.kl): CITyFiED partner Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum is due to hold the 3rd edition of its Women4Energy International conference in Stuttgart, Germany on 2 December.  ## Articles & Interviews [CITy Voices: Councillor Ramsey Milne](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/city-voices-councillor-ramsey-milne.kl): Interview with Councillor Ramsey Milne, Aberdeen, Scotland ## Community of interest [Nottingham](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/nottingham.kl): Nottingham is famous for its link to the legend of Robin Hood and in the last century also obtained worldwide recognition for its lace-making, bicycle and tobacco industries [Seraing](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/seraing.kl): Seraing is a Belgian city, located in the Walloon Region (Wallonia), nearby the city of Liège with around 64.000 inhabitants. ## Press Releases [A new generation of energy efficient architects get CITyFiED](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/a-new-generation-of-energy-efficient-architects-get-cityfied.kl): Activities in the Torrelago district of Valladolid have generated plenty of interest from engineers and architects from across Spain and Europe ## Events [URBAN FUTURES conference](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/urban-futures-conference.kl): 25-26 November 2015 Berlin, Germany ## Articles & Interviews [Biomass: a green source of energy?](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/biomass-a-green-source-of-energy.kl): A wider use of waste and an accurate evaluation of the context are crucial to improving the sustainability of one of the most important sources of renewable energy in Europe ## Deliverables [Deliverables](http://www.cityfied.eu/deliverables/deliverables.kl): CITyFiED releases a series of reports and publicly downloadable deliverables ## Community of interest [Besiktas](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/besiktas.kl): Besiktas is a suburb of Istanbul situated on the European side of the city within the boundaries of the Grater Istanbul Municipality ## Technical Insights [IEA Energy Efficiency Market Report 2015](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/iea-energy-efficiency-market-report-2015.kl): A new International Energy Agency (IEA) book Energy Efficiency Market Report 2015 reveals that energy efficiency improvements since 1990 in IEA member countries avoided 870 million tonnes of ... [BPIE Report](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/bpie-report.kl): Renovation in Practice [Energy efficiency a route to a competitive and climate conscious world](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/energy-efficiency-a-route-to-a-competitive-and-climate-conscious-world.kl): If energy efficiency rules and eco-design product standards were harmonised across the globe, the savings in energy and greenhouse gas emissions would be enormous, a new European Commission study has found. ## News [Future engineers and architects learning about innovation applied in the Torrelago demo site](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/future-engineers-and-architects-learning-about-innovation-applied-in-the-torrelago-demo-site.kl): Seventeen students of the School of Industrial Engineering of the University of Valladolid, together with the responsible Professor, Dr. Ing. Antolín Lorenzana and Dr. Ing. Ali Dr. Ing. ## Exploitation tools and best practices [Introduction](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-smart-space/how-to/exploitation/exploitation-tools-and-best-practices/introduction.kl): The data published in the following sections is based on the results of:   [Type I: Actions to set the collaboration framework with the project partners](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-smart-space/how-to/exploitation/exploitation-tools-and-best-practices/type-i-actions-to-set-the-collaboration-framework-with-the-project-partners.kl): Actions to set the collaboration framework with the project partners are meant to define at an early stage of the project (or even at a proposal stage) common rules and procedures to be followed by the ... [Type II: Actions to review and analyse the internal project status](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-smart-space/how-to/exploitation/exploitation-tools-and-best-practices/type-ii-actions-to-review-and-analyse-the-internal-project-status.kl): Actions to review and analyse the internal project status for exploitation purposes are targeted at identifying Intellectual Property assets (background and foreground IP) as well as evaluating their exploitation (commercial, academic, etc. [Type IV: Actions to plan and prepare the future exploitation and market deployment of the project results](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-smart-space/how-to/exploitation/exploitation-tools-and-best-practices/type-iv-actions-to-plan-and-prepare-the-future-exploitation-and-market-deployment-of-the-project-results.kl): Actions to plan and prepare the future exploitation and market deployment include for instance comparing the project current status in term of exploitable results with the market situation. [Type V & VI: Actions to disseminate the project scientific and technical results to a scientific/technical audience](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-smart-space/how-to/exploitation/exploitation-tools-and-best-practices/type-v--vi-actions-to-disseminate-the-project-scientific-and-technical-results-to-a-scientifictechnical-audience.kl): Dissemination is about the diffusion of the scientific and technical information to potential users. Dissemination actions are therefore essential for the successful exploitation of the project results. [Recommendations on how to choose the right set of actions for your project](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-smart-space/how-to/exploitation/exploitation-tools-and-best-practices/recommendations-on-how-to-choose-the-right-set-of-actions-for-your-project.kl): The aim of exploitation activities is to enable and maximise the use of project results beyond the project. In particular the aim is to maximize the number of innovations introduced on the market coming from EU-funded project results. [Good practices in exploitation and market deployment](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-smart-space/how-to/exploitation/exploitation-tools-and-best-practices/good-practices-in-exploitation-and-market-deployment.kl): There is no specific report available in the literature which compiles good practices and lessons learned from collaborative projects in the field of Energy efficient Buildings and Smart Cities and Communities. [Further references and links](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-smart-space/how-to/exploitation/exploitation-tools-and-best-practices/further-references-and-links.kl): [Useful links to clusters, platforms and initiatives](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-smart-space/how-to/exploitation/exploitation-tools-and-best-practices/useful-links-to-clusters-platforms-and-initiatives.kl): Project clusters and platforms in the field of energy efficiency in buildings or, more general, smart cities and communities may support the successful exploitation of the results of collaborative pro ... ## Articles & Interviews [A hundred percent greener outlook for cities in Turkey](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/a-hundred-percent-greener-outlook-for-cities-in-turkey.kl): Endowed with renewable resources, such as wind, sun, geothermal and hydro, the country is still relying on coal and other fossil fuels to produce its energy. Forward-looking public policies could make ... ## Technical Insights [Webinar CELSIUS - CITyFiED December 9](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/webinar-celsius---cityfied-december-9.kl): Download the presentations WELCOMING SPEECH Maja Högvik, Gothenburg City (CELSIUS)   PRESENTATION OF CITYFIED AND CELSIUS Ali Vasallo, CITyFiED coordinator, CARTIF technological institute Download (5Mb)   Katrina Folland, CELSIUS coordinator, Gothenburg City Download (3Mb) TOOLBOXES AND METHODOLOGY CITyFiED methodology Jesús Garcia, ACC (CITyFiED) Download (6. ## Footnotes [plan](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/plan.kl): 3ENCULT: “It is necessary to identify tangible objectives when writing the dissemination and exploitation plan. [internal exploitation workshops](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/internal-exploitation-workshops.kl): R2Cities –BRICKER - CITyFiED: exploitation workshops from the very beginning of the project focused on the collection and definition of background, foreground and exploitable results, IP management ... [open dialogue](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/open-dialogue.kl): DIRECTION: “A good practice in terms of exploitation/market deployment was the open approach of the partner responsible for the exploitation/replication activities. [Joint Exploitation Plan](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/joint-exploitation-plan.kl): E-HUB: “It is useful to use a Joint Exploitation Plan, in which the ownership of the exploitable result remains to the Partner but it allows other Partners to use it and make business. [profiling](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/profiling.kl): STEP UP: analysis of the level of influence and interest of stakeholders using a matrix tool, which in turn helped to define a stakeholder engagement strategy. Representatives of each stakeholder group were met in this process. [multiple channels](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/multiple-channels.kl): 3ENCULT: “The set-up of a list of stakeholders has helped to determine the broad of people, companies, etc. to which the project results can affect and, thus, improving the exploitation of results by focusing on these stakeholders. [communication channels](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/communication-channels.kl): DIRECTION: “distribution of news to online information multipliers and especially to sector-focused platforms (such as BUILD-UP and the new SCIS Platform)” [technology transfer boards](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/technology-transfer-boards.kl): EDEN: “The exploitation of the project is carried out within the Technology Transfer Board, participated by project partners as well as external suppliers for the representation of an overall technology value chain. [follower groups](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/follower-groups.kl): STEP UP: “learning networks” of associated cities related to the four partner cities of the project, STACCATO: “observer communities” for replication, CITyFiED: City Cluster and Community of Interest as a basis for replication, STREAMER: “Implementer Community” set up around each of the pilot cases – companies trained using the project results. [technical trainings](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/technical-trainings.kl): STACCATO: training and capacity building activities implemented, including a training manual [projects and initiatives](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/projects-and-initiatives.kl): SUS-CON: “The SUS-CON project coordinator is leader of ""Embodied Energy"" thematic area within AMANAC Cluster (www.amanac.eu)”. [stakeholder groups](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/stakeholder-groups.kl): DIRECTION: “[A] good practice is the involvement of different organizations’ types in the consortium representing the key target groups for dissemination and exploitation.” [share experience and learn from each other](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/share-experience-and-learn-from-each-other.kl): STEP UP: „Gaining a good understanding of the prioritisation of partners and involvement” cited as a good practice – STEP-UP expert recommending to “make the most of opportunities to share experiences and learn from other project partners”. [exploitation activities](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/exploitation-activities.kl): DIRECTION: “It is important - already from the proposal preparation - that enough resources are dedicated to all the partners for dissemination and exploitation activities.” [centralised management](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/centralised-management.kl): DIRECTION: „the exploitation of a variety of dissemination tools and channels […] in the framework of a strategy designed for the project and centrally managed by a dissemination leader, is another successful factor to guarantee the outreach to target audiences and the replication of the project’s achievements. [no necessarily in the form of deliverables](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/no-necessarily-in-the-form-of-deliverables.kl): STEP UP: STEP UP tools and inspiration available here. STACCATO:  blue print - lessons learnt at all work packages in project STACCATO available here.  [sustainability](http://www.cityfied.eu/exploitation/footnotes/sustainability.kl): STEP UP: „The lessons learnt in STEP UP and the associated methodology used to develop SEAPs are integrated in [two Master] degree courses, securing the legacy of the project in the education of sustainability professionals of the future. ## Press Releases [Mondragon’s Félix Larrinaga speaks about CITyFiED visualisation solutions at Smart Buildings Congress in Madrid in October 2015](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/mondragons-felix-larrinaga-speaks-about-cityfied-visualisation-solutions-at-smart-buildings-congress-in-madrid-in-october-2015.kl): In October, Félix Larrinaga from Mondragon delivered a presentation at the II Congreso Edificios Inteligentes ## Exploitation tools and best practices [Type III: Actions to review and analyse the current market situation and the market framework conditions](http://www.cityfied.eu/city-smart-space/how-to/exploitation/exploitation-tools-and-best-practices/type-iii-actions-to-review-and-analyse-the-current-market-situation-and-the-market-framework-conditions.kl): Actions to review and analyse the current market conditions are focused on external conditions which influence the exploitation and market deployment of project results. ## Press Releases [Business and cooperation models for energy retrofitting – Take the survey!](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/business-and-cooperation-models-for-energy-retrofitting--take-the-survey.kl): CITyFiED is collecting information from experts working on the field of Energy Efficient Building Renovation ## Community of interest [Cuellar](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/cuellar.kl): Content Coming Soon [Granollers](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/granollers.kl): Granollers city council is the local administration of Granollers municipality  [Salamanca](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/salamanca.kl): The city of Salamanca has 150.000 inhabitants, which means the 45% of the whole population of the province (350.000 inhabitants) [Podorica](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/podorica.kl): Content Coming Soon ## Press Releases [CITyFiED Community of Interest member Koprivnica a source for INIFINITE solutions](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-community-of-interest-member-koprivnica-a-source-for-inifinite-solutions.kl): At the end of last year, Koprivnica City Council unanimously adopted the proposal for establishing a revolving energy fund along with its strategic energy agency partner from January 2016.  [Leading Europe’s energy transition and efficiency revolution: Udine, Italy extends its welcome to the CITyFiED network of 50 European cities](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/leading-europes-energy-transition-and-efficiency-revolution-udine-italy-extends-its-welcome-the-cityfied-network-of-50-european-cities.kl): The growing importance of cities as drivers of climate change is hard to miss. Today, much of the practical initiatives and momentum to reduce climate emissions lies now with cities, where much of our population, services and economic activity reside. ## Articles & Interviews [CITY VOICES: UDINE](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/city-voices-udine.kl): Interview with Furio Honsell, Mayor of UDINE, Italy ## Press Releases [Residents say “Yes” to next wave of retrofitting in Lund, Sweden](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/residents-say-yes-to-next-wave-of-retrofitting-in-lund-sweden.kl): Good communication and meaningful engagement with residents is key to ensuring support for retrofitting works at the Linero demonstration site of CITyFiED.  ## News [Feeling the benefits of deep renovation in Valladolid](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/feeling-the-benefits-of-deep-renovation-in-valladolid.kl): In the Torrelago district, cumulative improvements of the deep renovation works conducted as part of the CITyFiED project are beginning to be seen and felt by partners and residents alike.  ## Press Releases [Cities switched on to the energy and environment challenge](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cities-switched-on-to-the-energy-and-environment-challenge.kl): Municipalities, energy agencies and technical experts met in Udine, Italy [Smart and fossil free district-heating part of further progress at Linero demo site in Lund](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/smart-and-fossil-free-district-heating-part-of-further-progress-at-linero-demo-site-in-lund.kl): The process of renovating and rebuilding the district heating system at Linero in Lund is now underway. [Custom designed thermoplastic pipes give a welcome upgrade](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/custom-designed-thermoplastic-pipes-give-a-welcome-upgrade.kl): In Soma, buildings are heated by a lignite fuelled central heating system. [Creating impact at scale with the CITyFiED replication model](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/creating-impact-at-scale-with-the-cityfied-replication-model.kl): Replication potential is at the heart of the CITyFiED project and first in line for analysis and evaluation is the city cluster of ten cities and one region – with a further 38 member cities keenly ... [News from the City Secretariat](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/news-from-the-city-secretariat.kl): News from the City Secretariat ## Events [The Future of Building](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/the-future-of-building.kl): The Future of Building [Innovative City 2016 - Delivering Urban Innovation](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/innovative-city-2016---delivering-urban-innovation.kl): Innovative City 2016 - Delivering Urban Innovation ## Newsletter 3 - CITyW@tch [Newsletter 3 CITyW@tch - March 2016](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-3---citywtch/newsletter-3-citywtch---march-2016.kl): CITyW@tch Newsletter - March 2016 var scitOpt = { displayPaginator: "no", forceBigSize: "yes", removeHeadingInHtml: "yes", removeScoopItFont: "yes", doNotRedirectCreatedContentToYourMiniSite: "yes", ... ## Events [Conference on Sustainable Renewable Renovation Models](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/conference-on-sustainable-renewable-renovation-models.kl): My Smart City District member EU-GUGLE is organising a mid-term dissemination conference with its key partner City of Aachen (Germany) on Sustainable Renovation Models – Affordable Comfort for Smarter Cities. ## Press Releases [In the loop: community feedback part of the process at Europe’s largest deep renovation site](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/in-the-loop-community-feedback-part-of-the-process-at-europes-largest-deep-renovation-site.kl): Significant improvements to energy efficiency often mean lengthy inconveniences to residents. In the Torrelago district of Valladolid, Spain, the CITyFiED project is embracing this and trying to engage ... ## Articles & Interviews [The clustering effect: replicating CITyFiED technologies in 11 city districts](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/the-clustering-effect-replicating-cityfied-technologies-in-11-city-districts.kl): The project’s model for evaluation of replication potential is a framework to help CITyFiED city cluster to review their individual replication potential of the technologies implemented on the demo sites. ## Events [Central Europe gets the CITyFiED treatment!](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/central-europe-gets-the-cityfied-treatment.kl): A major expert conference on the sustainable built environment will be held in Prague, Czech Republic, 22-24 June 2016 and CITyFiED will be sharing its innovative approaches.  ## Press Releases [CITyFiED - profiled in 5th EeB project review](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied---profiled-in-5th-eeb-project-review.kl): The fifth edition of the EeB PPP Project Review, published in March 2016, gives an overview of 110 co-funded projects within the Energy-efficient Buildings Public Private Partnership (EeB PPP) ... [Project impact – the why and how of it at the Energy Efficient Buildings Impact Workshop in Brussels.](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/project-impact--the-why-and-how-of-it-at-the-energy-efficient-buildings-impact-workshop-in-brussels.kl): Energy efficient buildings ─ it’s all about mid- to long-term impact. On our environment, on our relationship with our environment, on the way we live, on the way we work. ## Events [Converging on Eindhoven - CITyFiED goes to the EIP SCC General Assembly](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/converging-on-eindhoven---cityfied-goes-to-the-eip-scc-general-assembly.kl): The European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities will be holding its third General Assembly in Eindhoven (NL) on 24 May. ## Articles & Interviews [Smart city leaders meet to strengthen community](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/smart-city-leaders-meet-to-strengthen-community.kl): Coordinators of 13 smart city projects from across Europe, along with experts and representatives of the European Commission, will converge on Eindhoven for their first ever meeting dedicated to community engagement on 23 May. [Cyber attacks – Are smart cities safer or more vulnerable?](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/cyber-attacks--are-smart-cities-safer-or-more-vulnerable.kl): Does technology expose cities more to terrorist attacks? We asked urban technology expert Francis Pisani [Energy crowdfunding: the new way to boost renewables](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/energy-crowdfunding-the-new-way-to-boost-renewables.kl): Millions of euros have been crowdfunded in four years to finance small and medium renewable energy projects. And there is still potential to be developed ## Events [MONDRAGON “IMAGINA EL FUTURO” Event](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/mondragon-imagina-el-futuro-event.kl): The Mondragon Corporation has organized an event on the 13th of June that will be held at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. The aim of this event is to share the Mondragon´s current and upcoming projects in areas such as Smart Cities and Advanced Manufacturing. ## Articles & Interviews [Sustainable urban development in focus](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/sustainable-urban-development-in-focus.kl): More and more people are living in the cities, which accelerates the demand for a sustainable development; regarding both the environment and economy, as well as social sustainability. ## Press Releases [Retrofit technology & initiatives get grilled at BBQ meet up in Lund, Sweden](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/retrofit-technology--initiatives-get-grilled-at-bbq-meet-up-in-lund-sweden.kl): CITyFiED demonstration site in Lund, Sweden continues citizen engagement initiatives with afternoon BBQ and discussions about energy savings and local energy production. ## Articles & Interviews [Boosting cooperation between cities to fight climate change](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/boosting-cooperation-between-cities-to-fight-climate-change.kl): Mayors of cities in Europe and its Mediterranean neighbourhood have committed to acting together to ensure the transition to a more energy-efficient model based on the use of renewables and the reduction ... ## Exploitation [Exploitation](http://www.cityfied.eu/the-exploitation-tool/exploitation-citified.kl): CITyFiED is a collaborative project where dissemination and exploitation are strongly related one with the other. ## Articles & Interviews [From factors to actors, citizens increasingly in focus at Smart Cities and Communities meeting](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/from-factors-to-actors-citizens-increasingly-in-focus-at-smart-cities-and-communities-meeting.kl): One of the key working groups of the European Innovation Partnership is entitled ‘Citizen Focus’. CITyFiED was one site to testify, share and be inspired.   [Smart Cities committed to action and sharing ideas](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/smart-cities-committed-to-action-and-sharing-ideas.kl): The European Innovation Platform on Smart Cities and Communities (EIP-SCC) held their general assembly in Eindhoven, The Netherlands late this May. ## Press Releases [‘Food for thought’ with the MSCD Lunch Academy](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/food-for-thought-with-the-mscd-lunch-academy.kl): During EU Sustainable Energy Week 2016 the My Smart City District (MSCD) cluster of 8 projects representing 25 cities across 13 countries came together to deliver five different online seminars in five days on key issues and challenges for smarter, greener towns, cities and districts. [Mondragon participates in EuroPython 2016 and presents a multidevice web-based visualization tool to show users their energy consumption data](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/mondragon-participates-in-europython-2016-and-presents-a-multidevice-web-based-visualization-tool-to-show-users-their-energy-consumption-data.kl): EuroPython was the first major Python programming language community conference ever organized by volunteers. It started 2002 in Charleroi, Belgium, which attracted over 200 attendees. ## Articles & Interviews [Effective networking, replication and exploitation in Smart Cities](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/effective-networking-replication-and-exploitation-in-smart-cities.kl): Views from the Smart Cities and Communities General Assembly in Eindhoven ## Press Releases [European Energy Days inspire the next generation in Spain](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/european-energy-days-inspire-the-next-generation-in-spain.kl): In Laguna de Duero, Valladolid, Europe’s largest retrofit site is a massive undertaking designed to deliver significant energy savings and substantial reductions in CO2 emissions and improve comfort. ## Events [Green Cities](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/green-cities.kl): Malaga, Spain, 5-6 October 2016 [European Week of Regions and Cities](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/european-week-of-regions-and-cities.kl): Brussels, Belgium, 10-13 October [Smart City Expo and World Congress](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/smart-city-expo-and-world-congress.kl): Barcelona, Spain, 15-17 November 2016 [Sustainable City Development 2016](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/sustainable-city-development-2016.kl): Malmo, Sweden, 30 November-2 December ## Press Releases [Lively collaboration and sound technical delivery hallmarks of latest CITyFiED project meeting](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/lively-collaboration-and-sound-technical-delivery-hallmarks-of-latest-cityfied-project-meeting.kl): The consortium came together in Istanbul, Turkey late June 2016 to catch up on the latest developments, identify collective challenges and pinpoint future actions.  [CITyFiED actively contributing to new advances and trends in Sustainable Buildings](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-actively-contributing-to-new-advances-and-trends-in-sustainable-buildings.kl): The CESB16 Conference took place 22– 24 June in Prague, Czech Republic, organized under auspices of several prestigious international conveners including CIB, iiSBE, UNEP-SBCI and FIDIC.  ## Newsletter 4 [Newsletter 4 - July 2016](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-4/newsletter-4---july-2016.kl): CITyFiED Newsletter 4 - July 2016 var scitOpt = { forceBigSize: "yes", keepImageFormatFromTopic: "yes", removeScoopItFont: "yes", doNotRedirectCreatedContentToYourMiniSite: "yes", nbPostPerPage: 50 }; ... ## Articles & Interviews [Turkey: Izmir drives smart city development in the country](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/turkey-izmir-drives-smart-city-development-in-the-country.kl): With centralised municipal management of utilities such as transport, water or waste services, Izmir is a pioneer of urban development in Turkey. The country’s third biggest city is fast developing ... [Smart cities vs “locked-in” cities](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/smart-cities-vs-locked-in-cities.kl): One of the key issues facing modern cities today is to avoid municipalities being locked in to technology from a single provider, and to ensure they are free to transition to the most convenient products ... ## Events [CITyFiED participation at the 3rd Congress about near Zero Energy Buildings](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/cityfied-participation-at-the-3rd-congress-about-near-zero-energy-buildings.kl): The “III Congreso Edificios de Energía Casi Nula” (III Congress about near Zero Energy Buildings) took place in Madrid, Spain, the 21st and 22nd of June. CITyFiED was represented by ... ## Articles & Interviews [Italian cities: not only beautiful, now they want to be smart](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/italian-cities-not-only-beautiful-now-they-want-to-be-smart.kl): From North to South, different cities of the same country look for a sustainable and replicable model for energy efficiency. Udine and Salerno are among the forerunners of Italy’s smart revoluti ... ## Press Releases [Transformation works powering ahead in Torrelago](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/transformation-works-powering-ahead-in-torrelago.kl): Works update from the 140,000m2 site, with renovation and retrofitting set to achieve 38% energy savings and nearly 60% renewable energy solutions.  ## Articles & Interviews [Store it or sell it on? Solar power practice and profitability explored](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/store-it-or-sell-it-on-solar-power-practice-and-profitability-explored.kl): A Lund University masters student study sponsored by Kraftringen has given valuable insight and aided decision making, revealing it is more profitable for the CITyFiED project demonstration site in Lund to sell surplus power production from solar panels, instead of storing it in a battery. [District heating system hotting up in Leicester, UK](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/district-heating-system-hotting-up-in-leicester-uk.kl): CITyFiED Community of Interest member, Leicester is set to receive a share of £2.8milllion of government money set aside to help the UK expand its green heat networks. ## Press Releases [REPLICATE successful project partnerships](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/replicate-successful-project-partnerships.kl): CITyFiED cluster city Florence, Community of Interest member Donostia San Sebastian and a third, member of the consortium, Tecnalia have come together in a new and high profile H2020 smart cities project, REPLICATE. ## Community of interest [Skåne Region](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/region-skane.kl): Skåne is the southernmost region in Sweden.  ## Press Releases [Tackling air quality, comfort and energy efficiency with district heating](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/tackling-air-quality-comfort-and-energy-efficiency-with-district-heating.kl): CITyFiED partner, Manisa Metropolitan Municipality is responsible for installing and developing district heating for not just the Soma pilot site, but also the whole town. [CITyFiED partner Acciona explores the benefits of Bio-Based materials](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-partner-acciona-explores-the-benefits-of-bio-based-materials.kl): In the search for low carbon solutions, a fellow Horizon 2020 project – ISOBIO – is going back to nature to give some age-old building materials a very modern twist. ## Newsletter 4 - CITyW@tch [CITyW@tch Newsletter - October 2016](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-4---citywtch/citywtch-newsletter---october-2016.kl): CITyW@tch Newsletter - October 2016 var scitOpt = { displayPaginator: "no", forceBigSize: "yes", removeHeadingInHtml: "yes", keepImageFormatFromTopic: "yes", removeScoopItFont: "yes", ... ## Articles & Interviews [Ali Vasallo, CITyFiED: It is essential to define a robust monitoring protocol and provide a reliable set of KPIs](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/ali-vasallo-cityfied-it-is-essential-to-define-a-robust-monitoring-protocol-and-provide-a-reliable-set-of-kpis.kl): We did a brief interview with Ali Vasallo, Project coordinator of CITyFiED, who highlighted the key learnings from their experience with technical monitoring and KPIs definition. ## Press Releases [ERRIN group visits CITyFiED Torrelago site](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/errin-group-visits-cityfied-torrelago-site.kl): A prestigious delegation of several Nordic and Northern European city and regional actors from the ERRIN smart cities, regions and communities working group visited CARTIF facilities this October. ## Articles & Interviews [Energy back in local hands](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/energy-back-in-local-hands.kl): Some examples in Europe show that cities running their own energy company can lower the energy bill for citizens ## Press Releases [CITyFiED partner Kraftringen recognised for outstanding CSR efforts](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-partner-kraftringen-recognised-for-outstanding-csr-efforts.kl): Project consortium partner and key player at the Lund demonstration site, energy company Kraftringen, has been awarded at a prize ceremony in Paris, arranged by the European Centre of Employers and Enterprises, CEEP. ## Articles & Interviews [Rooting sustainability starts on school benches](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/rooting-sustainability-starts-on-school-benches.kl): How can we prepare students for the environmental challenges ahead? One way is to show younger generations the path towards smart cities of the future ## Press Releases [CITyFiED at DAREED ICT Solution for Smart Cities Workshop](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-at-dareed-ict-solution-for-smart-cities-workshop.kl): In the pursuit of a high performance ICT backbone, CITyFiED joined major industry and telecoms players and researchers at the DAREED ICT Solution for Smart Cities Workshop held in Seville 23 November 2016. [Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2016](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/smart-city-expo-world-congress-scewc-2016.kl): SCEWC took place the 15– 17 November in Barcelona – and CITyFiED was pleased to be present and active on the SmartCity Valladolid y Palencia stand. ## Articles & Interviews [“DiplomaCity”- Learning networks of cities for a sustainable future](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/diplomacity--learning-networks-of-cities-for-a-sustainable-future.kl): “I’m out to prove the obvious,” says best-selling author Parag Khanna, “More connectivity is better. [CITY VOICES: Ludwigshafen](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/city-voices-ludwigshafen.kl): Interview with Klaus Dillinger, deputy mayor for Building, Environment and Transport in the city of Ludwigshafen, Germany [On tour at one of Europe’s largest retrofitting sites](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/on-tour-at-one-of-europes-largest-retrofitting-sites.kl): The Torrelago district in Laguna de Duero, Spain is home to about 4,500 inhabitants in nearly 1,500 dwellings and 31 early 1980’s buildings. ## Press Releases [CITyFiED to be profiled at Spain’s leading smart city forum](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-to-be-profiled-at-spains-leading-smart-city-forum.kl): Members of the consortium are delighted to have been retained as one of the 20 principal presentations and two written publications for III Congreso Ciudades Inteligentes" Smart City Conference in Madrid, April 26-27, 2017. ## Events [III Congreso Ciudades Inteligentes Smart City Conference](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/iii-congreso-ciudades-inteligentes-smart-city-conference.kl): Madrid, 26-27 April 2017 [EnergyCities Annual Conference](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/energycities-annual-conference.kl): Stuttgart, Germany - 26-28 April 2017 [Euroheat & Power Congress: ‘Experience Tomorrow Today’](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/euroheat--power-congress-experience-tomorrow-today.kl): Glasgow, United Kingdom - 14-17 May 2017 [European Green Week](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/european-green-week.kl): Brussels and pan-European, 29 May – 2 June 2017 ## Articles & Interviews [Sharing experiences and illuminating ideas: the CITyFiED community comes together](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/sharing-experiences-and-illuminating-ideas-the-cityfied-community-comes-together.kl): One of CITyFiED ’s main objectives is to help cities get smarter, faster. [Unpicking the Secrets to Sustainable Urban Renovation and Regeneration](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/unpicking-the-secrets-to-sustainable-urban-renovation-and-regeneration.kl): The CITyFiED consortium met in at demonstration site Laguna de Duero, Spain 27 and 28 February 2017 to keep the project on track to achieving substantial energy savings, emissions reductions and a climate of confidence for energy efficient renovations across Europe. [Substantial demand, identified needs and resources to inspire confidence and build capacity](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/substantial-demand-identified-needs-and-resources-to-inspire-confidence-and-build-capacity.kl): CITyFiED newsletter editorial April 2017 ## Technical Insights [Methodology Applied to the Evaluation of Natural Ventilation in Residential Building Retrofits: A Case Study](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/methodology-applied-to-the-evaluation-of-natural-ventilation-in-residential-building-retrofits-a-case-study.kl): The primary objective of this paper is to present the use of a steady model that is able to qualify and quantify available natural ventilation flows applied to the energy retrofitting of urban residential districts. ## Newsletter 5 [Newsletter 5 - April 2017](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-5/newsletter-5---april-2017.kl): CITyFiED Newsletter 5 - April 2017 var scitOpt = { forceBigSize: "yes", removeHeadingInHtml: "yes", keepImageFormatFromTopic: "yes", removeScoopItFont: "yes", doNotRedirectCreatedContentToYourMiniSite: ... ## Articles & Interviews [Electric bus fleet in İzmir](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/electric-bus-fleet-in-izmir.kl): The first electric bus fleet of Turkey is being established in İzmir. ## Press Releases [Sustainable district renewal – Linero opens its doors](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/sustainable-district-renewal--linero-opens-its-doors.kl): How can existing buildings be developed to meet future challenges?  ## Community of interest [Avila](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/avila.kl): Avila province is located in the center of Spain, and it is formed by 248 municipalities with a total population of 167.000 inhabitants.  ## Press Releases [Swedish Green Building Council visits CiTYFiED in Lund](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/swedish-green-building-council-visits-cityfied-in-lund.kl): Property owners, developers, contractors and consultants in the construction industry in Sweden, committed to sustainable building, collaborate and exchange knowledge through the Sweden Green Building Council (SGBC). ## Partners [Steinbeis 2i GmbH](http://www.cityfied.eu/partners/steinbeis-2i-gmbh.kl): Steinbeis 2i GmbH is committed to working in the areas of innovation and internationalisation, building on the 25-years of experience of Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum ## Technical Insights [Good practice in energy efficiency](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/good-practice-in-energy-efficiency.kl): For a sustainable, safer and more competitive Europe ## Events [Smart Region Summit](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/smart-region-summit.kl): Algarve, 18-19 May 2017 ## Press Releases [European ‘Energy Days’ kick started in Lund, Sweden](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/european-energy-days-kick-started-in-lund-sweden.kl): An early start to celebrating the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) ‘energy days’ began in Lund, Sweden, with an open invitation for politicians, municipal officials, researchers and more to discuss sustainable district renewal. ## Articles & Interviews [A smarter way to delivering large-scale change: the CITyFiED Methodology for Sustainable Urban Renovation at district level](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/a-smarter-way-to-delivering-large-scale-change-the-cityfied-methodology-for-sustainable-urban-renovation-at-district-level.kl): Sustainable urban renovation is complex, particularly with respect to the decision making process, where a number of key stakeholders and several aspects need to be considered simultaneously. ## Press Releases [The role of vegetation in improving building surroundings in urban regereration processes](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/the-role-of-vegetation-in-improving-building-surroundings-in-urban-regereration-processes.kl): A case study on the urban renovation of CITyFiED demo site Torrelago District, Valladolid. [Veolia inspires the next generation with interactive educational visits to Torrelago demo site during European Sustainable Energy Week](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/veolia-inspires-the-next-generation-with-interactive-educational-visits-to-torrelago-demo-site-during-european-sustainable-energy-week.kl): During European Sustainable Energy Week (19-25 June), Veolia invited more than 50 children from Miguel Hernández Primary School to visit the new District Heating network serving part of the local community since 2015. [Growing interest in CITyFiED’s holistic methodology for district-scale energy efficient retrofitting](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/growing-interest-in-cityfieds-holistic-methodology-for-district-scale-energy-efficient-retrofitting.kl): A more confident approach to mass-market deployment and replicability of district-scale energy efficient retrofitting is gaining traction across Europe.  ## Community of interest [Segovia](http://www.cityfied.eu/community-of-interest/segovia.kl): Segovia, a world Heritage site with 52,257 inhabitants, is strategically located in central Spain, in the Autonomous Community of Castilla y León. ## Press Releases [Touch the tangible and discover energy efficiency excellence in person: CITyFiED Study Tour](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/touch-the-tangible-and-discover-energy-efficiency-excellence-in-person-cityfied-study-tour.kl): City members and consortium experts set to discover pioneering Ludwigshafen and neighbouring Mannheim 30 November – 1 December 2017  [Torrelago reaches prestigeous district heating award finals](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/torrelago-reaches-prestigeous-district-heating-award-finals.kl): CITyFiED’s Spanish demonstration site has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Global District Energy Climate Awards - with winners due to be announced at an international conference 24-25 October in Doha, Qatar. ## Events [International District Cooling and Heating Conference (IDCHC)](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/international-district-cooling-and-heating-conference-idchc.kl): Doha, Qatar, 24-25 October 2017  [Innovative Buildings for Smart Cities](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/innovative-buildings-for-smart-cities.kl): Innsbruck, 28 November 2017  [CELSIUS Summit: District Energy Systems](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/celsius-summit-district-energy-systems.kl): Gothenburg, 27-28 November, 2017 [SMART CITY EXPO & WORLD CONGRESS](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/smart-city-expo--world-congress.kl): Barcelona, 14-16 November 2017 ## Press Releases [30 Success stories: CITyFiED innovative business model to be presented at the SCIS Conference](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/30-success-stories-cityfied-innovative-business-model-to-be-presented-at-the-scis-conference.kl): CITyFiED Partner VEOLIA will present a paper on the Torrelago district on October 3rd in Budapest  ## Technical Insights [Understanding and overcoming non-technological barriers in energy efficient renovation at district level](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/understanding-and-overcoming-non-technological-barriers-in-energy-efficient-renovation-at-district-level.kl): The greatest barriers to the wide market deployment of energy retrofitting in Europe are of non-technological nature, namely financial, organisational, legal, social and cultural barriers.  [CITyFiED Model for selection of energy retrofitting strategies at district level](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/cityfied-model-for-selection-of-energy-retrofitting-strategies-at-district-level.kl): Assessing energy efficiency and renovation scenarios at district level: a simple framework for success [CITyFiED Methodology for sustainable urban renovation at district level](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/cityfied-methodology-for-sustainable-urban-renovation-at-district-level.kl): Methodology for city renovation at district level: innovative, integrated and open methodology for sustainable renovation of existing residential districts ## Articles & Interviews [Top tech not enough for district renovation success!](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/top-tech-not-enough-for-district-renovation-success.kl): First in a series of three “Info Packs” from CITyFiED designed to unlock valuable insights and knowledge from the project tackles overcoming non-technological barriers in energy efficient renovation at district level. ## Press Releases [CITyFiED member cities on the move](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-member-cities-on-the-move.kl): European Mobility Week an opportunity to Influence mobility and urban transport issues, as well as improve public health and quality of life ## Newsletter 5 CITyW@tch [Newsletter 5 CITyW@tch - October 2017](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-5-citywtch/newsletter-5-citywtch---october-2017.kl): CITyW@tch Newsletter - October 2017 var scitOpt = { displayPaginator: "no", forceBigSize: "yes", removeHeadingInHtml: "yes", keepImageFormatFromTopic: "yes", removeScoopItFont: "yes", nbPostPerPage: ... ## Press Releases [CITyFiED demo site solutions and member actions receive major international awards: Torrelago & Tartu](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-demo-site-solutions-and-member-actions-receive-major-international-awards-torrelago--tartu.kl): The innovative approachs, technical know-how and leadership across the CITyFiED community gained significant international recognition at the Euroheat & Power and International District Energy ... ## Articles & Interviews [Efficient, Cheap and Green](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/efficient--cheap-and-green.kl): Reducing CO2 emissions is not only about adapting new technologies, but ensuring that these technologies are also being accepted by the public ## Press Releases [Disruptive innovation delivering industrial solutions that make a difference](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/disruptive-innovation-delivering-industrial-solutions-that-make-a-difference.kl): With a strong dedication to supporting and funding applied MSc and PhD research, Mir Technology Holding has more than 100 commercialised patents and a unique production know how helping CITyFiED district heating solutions. [Make your life easier: a simple framework for selecting district energy retrofit strategies](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/make-your-life-easier-a-simple-framework-for-selecting-district-energy-retrofit-strategies.kl): CITyFiED has developed a way to assess and select energy efficient measures for buildings to be included in existing or new district renovation strategies. [New Open Access publications on CITyFiED methodology and Spanish business case](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/new-open-access-publications-on-cityfied-methodology-and-spanish-business-case.kl): Insights from Sustainable Places conference held June 2017 in the U.K. are now available in open access. Read about how KPI-driven sustainability assessments can link to city strategy and dive deeper ... [Accelerating sustainable urban renovation: a pathway for success](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/accelerating-sustainable-urban-renovation-a-pathway-for-success.kl): CITyFiED Methodology is an integrated approach divided into seven phases, ranging from initial citywide diagnosis to final evaluation of the renovation. It includes an indicators tool and guidelines to support decision-making process. [CITyFiED recognised at Green Building Council Spain and Mapei Sustainable Business Awards](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-recognised-at-green-building-council-spain-and-mapei-sustainable-business-awards.kl): The projects’ streak of winning awards and gaining recognition from peers and professionals continued in Barcelona on 15 November 2017.  ## Technical Insights [The IEA Energy Efficiency Indicators Database](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/the-iea-energy-efficiency-indicators-database.kl): Having reliable data and indicators on how energy is used is key to informing and monitoring the effectiveness of energy efficiency policies. [Analysis of Member States' rules for allocating heating, cooling and hot water costs in multiapartment/purpose buildings supplied from collective systems](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/analysis-of-member-states--rules-for-allocating-heating--cooling-and-hot-water-costs-in-multiapartmentpurpose-buildings-supplied-from-collective-systems.kl): Energy savings achieved through the improvement of metering and billing of individual consumption of heating/cooling and domestic hot water in multi-apartment and multi-purpose buildings can make a contribution to the scaling up of efforts to achieve the energy efficiency targets of the EU in 2020 and beyond. ## Press Releases [Sweden: Tenants of the Linero housing area learn about energy efficiency at the local supermarket](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/sweden-tenants-of-the-linero-housing-area-learn-about-energy-efficiency-at-the-local-supermarket.kl): On Saturday December 2, Kraftringen met tenants from the Linero housing area in the eastern part of Lund at the local supermarket to talk about energy efficiency and how to reduce energy consumption. [Energy efficiency’s ‘best kept secret’ delights district renovation experts](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/energy-efficiencys-best-kept-secret-delights-district-renovation-experts.kl): CITyFiED City members and consortium experts discovered energy efficiency’s ‘best kept secret’ Ludwigshafen and neighbouring Mannheim 30 November – 1 December 2017 ## Articles & Interviews [District heating: has its time come?](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/district-heating-has-its-time-come.kl): Due to its reliance on renewable energy sources, district heating is becoming a preferred energy saving solution. One of the biggest challenges, however, is convincing homeowners of the long-term value ... ## Events [Conference Exhibition on the renewable Sources and Energy Efficiency in the Mediterranean](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/conference-exhibition-on-the-renewable-sources-and-energy-efficiency-in-the-mediterranean.kl): Naples, Italy, 5 - 7 April 2018 [Unpacking and explaining sustainable renovations – an essential workshop for energy professionals](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/unpacking-and-explaining-sustainable-renovations--an-essential-workshop-for-energy-professionals.kl): CITyFiED is proud to join forces with the dynamic World Sustainable Energy Days in Wiels, Austria to deliver a hands on session full of practical takeaways and real world insights 2 March 2018 [2018 EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony and Investment Forum](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/2018-eu-covenant-of-mayors-ceremony-and-investment-forum.kl): Brussels, 21-22 February 2018 [Smart Cities 2018 - South East Europe](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/smart-cities-2018---south-east-europe.kl): Sofia, 27-29 March 2018 [World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED)](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/world-sustainable-energy-days-wsed.kl): Wiels, Austria 28 February - 2 March 2018 ## Newsletter 6 [Newsletter 6 - January 2018](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-6/newsletter-6---january-2018.kl): DRAFT - CITyFiED Newsletter 6 - January 2018 var scitOpt = { displayPaginator: "no", forceBigSize: "yes", keepImageFormatFromTopic: "yes", removeScoopItFont: "yes", doNotRedirectCreatedContentToYourMiniSite: ... ## Press Releases [International praise for CITyFiED innovation and impact continues with US ‘Smart 50’ Award](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/international-praise-for-cityfied-innovation-and-impact-continues-with-us-smart-50-award.kl): CITyFiED is honoured to be recognised as a leading international example of “innovative and influential” work in urban transformation by a panel of global city leaders. ## Articles & Interviews [CITyFiED winner of the Smart 50 Awards](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/smart-50-awards-cityfied.kl): How The Project Transforms Three International Cities ## Technical Insights [CITyFiED Monitoring Platform and visualisation tools](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/cityfied-monitoring-platform-and-visualisation-tools.kl): Three local monitoring platforms have been developed and deployed at home, building and district level, which allow to store data and measure the impacts of the project in relation to different energy variables, environment, economic performance and social acceptance. [CITyFiED Methodology for Low Temperature District Heating (LTDH) systems for residential buildings](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/cityfied-methodology-for-low-temperature-district-heating-ltdh-systems-for-residential-buildings.kl): CITyFiED has enabled an extensive implementation of a novel technology that makes possible to use low-temperature energy sources for heating living spaces. ## About [Privacy Policy](http://www.cityfied.eu/about/privacy-policy.kl): Dear Subscriber, We are glad to share with you the latest news on the scientific developments of the CITyFiED as well as future development of this research area. This Privacy Notice is a document addressing you as Data Subject, i. ## Press Releases [BY&FORCITIZENS Conference, 20-21 September 2018, Valladolid](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/byforcitizens-conference--20-21-september-2018--valladolid.kl): The ways towards a Smart Regeneration of Cities and Regions is the core of the BY&FORCITIZENS Conference ## Newsletter [BY&FORCITIZENS conference on “Smart Regeneration of Cities and Regions”, 20-21 September 2018, Valladolid](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/newsletter/byforcitizens-conference-on-smart-regeneration-of-cities-and-regions--20-21-september-2018--valladolid.kl): Dear {FirstName} {LastName}, We are glad to inform you that our project CITyFiED, together with the EU-funded projects REMOURBAN, R2CITIES, URBAN GreenUP and mySMARTLife will be collaborating with BY&FORCITIZENS, the conference about Smart Regeneration of Cities and Regions which will be held in the city of Valladolid the 20th and 21st of September 2018. ## Press Releases [CITyFiED enters into its last year: it’s time to show the results and to meet the goal.](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-enters-into-its-last-year-its-time-to-show-the-results-and-to-meet-the-goal-.kl): At the end of May the consortium came together in Lund, Sweden, to catch up on the latest developments, align on the status of the project and pinpoint future actions.  ## Newsletter [BY&FORCITIZENS – Online registration is closing on 9th September](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/newsletter/byforcitizens--online-registration-is-closing-on-9th-september.kl): Dear {FirstName} {LastName}, Registrations to BY&FORCITIZENS Conference on “Smart Regeneration of Cities and Regions” are closing on 9th of September 2018, so don’t miss this unique ... ## Press Releases [The retrofitting works for the improvement of the energy efficiency in Torrelago district have finished](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/the-retrofitting-works-for-the-improvement-of-the-energy-efficiency-in-torrelago-district-have-finished.kl): The energy retrofitting works carried out in Torrelago district, in Laguna de Duero, have finished. A total of 31 buildings, formed by 1. ## Events [CESB19](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/cesb19.kl): Central Europe towards sustainable building [CONAMA 2018](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/conama-2018.kl): Congreso Nacional del Medio Ambiente ## Press Releases [CITyFiED clustering: a success story of replication and innovation.](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-clustering-a-success-story-of-replication-and-innovation-.kl): Six months before the end of the project, the CITyFiED community can proudly rely on 59 cities, which consists of demo and cluster cities and those that are part of a community of interest: the regular and active cooperation and exchange among the cities were key elements for the success of the project. ## Events [Women4Energy](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/events/women4energy.kl): European network of Women for innovative energy solutions. ## Newsletter [Citywatch](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/newsletter/citywatch.kl): Editorial As you might know the CITyFiED project is getting close to its end. After extensive refurbishment, we have finally entered the exciting monitoring period. ## Newsletter 6 CITyW@tch [Newsletter 6 CITyW@tch - October 2018](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-6-citywtch/newsletter-6-citywtch-october-2018_1.kl): City W@tch Newsletter - October 2018 var scitOpt = { removeHeadingInHtml: "yes", removeScoopItFont: "yes", doNotRedirectCreatedContentToYourMiniSite: "yes", nbPostPerPage: 24 }; ## Articles & Interviews [When citizen engagement makes the difference](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/when-citizen-engagement-makes-the-difference.kl): Involving citizens is the biggest challenge to finalise large-scale energy efficiency works in neighbourhoods. An emblematic story comes from Valladolid, Spain, where “no, we can’t” ... [Useful Steam - Heat Recovery](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/useful-steam-heat-recovery.kl): While the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) takes place from the 2nd to the 14th of December 2018 in Katowice, Poland, we have been investigating how district heating can contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases. [CITyFiED Torrelago district awarded as Best Collective Building](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/cityfied-torrelago-district-awarded-as-best-collective-building.kl): On 11 December CITyFiED got the award for its sustainable and inclusive activities with Torrelago tenants. [Waste heat from power plants hits home](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/waste-heat-from-power-plants-hits-home_1.kl): District heating systems that use industrial waste are increasingly common, which helps the transition to a circular economy. [Twenty-two million smart homes in Europe: from science-fiction to reality](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/twenty-two-million-smart-homes-in-europe-from-science-fiction-to-reality.kl): Energy-saving devices and ‘smart speakers’ are selling in record-breaking numbers, and driving hi-tech market development. However, obstacles remain due to a lack of digital skills among ... [Key ingredients for a smart urban district](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/key-ingredients-for-a-smart-urban-district.kl): Smart city expert Ali Vasallo Belver shares the lesson learnt from an innovative integrated retrofitting strategy across Europe [District Heating 2.0](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/district-heating-2-0.kl): In the EU, the main use of energy by households is for heating their homes, and is therefore highly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions ## Technical Insights [Business models for energy retrofitting at district level](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/business-models-for-energy-retrofitting-at-district-level.kl): CITyFiED project guidelines for the definition of the suitable business model in energy-efficient retrofitting projects [The Laguna de Duero demonstration site](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/the-laguna-de-duero-demonstration-site.kl): Methodology for city renovation at district level: innovative, integrated and open methodology for sustainable ## Articles & Interviews [Florence: Renaissance and smart future](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/articlesinterviews/florence-renaissance-and-smart-future.kl): The Italian city has recently become a model smart city by implementing a broad plan ranging from urban development to mobility and new tourism management ## Press Releases [CITyFiED Best Practice Book](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-best-practice-book.kl): Reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions is not only about adopting new technologies, but also ensuring that the public adopt such technologies [CITyFiED Final Conference in Laguna De Duero](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-final-conference-in-laguna-de-duero.kl): On 12th March Spanish partners held the CITyFiED final conference in Laguna de Duero (Spain). It was the occasion to present the final results and the CITyFiED legacy to public authorities and citizens. [CITyFiED: Final Brochure now released](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-final-brochure-now-released.kl): Download our final brochure and learn about our technical results ## Newsletter [CITyFiED Newsletter March 2019](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/newsletter/cityfied-newsletter-march-2019.kl): Editorial The CITyFiED project is about to end after five years of sustained efforts towards inclusive and smart solutions for our towns and cities. The project has been both challenging and rewarding. ... ## Newsletter 6 [Newsletter 7 - March 2019](http://www.cityfied.eu/newsletter/newsletter-6/newsletter-7-march-2019_1.kl): CITyFIED - Newsletter 7 - March 2019 var scitOpt = { forceBigSize: "yes", keepImageFormatFromTopic: "yes", removeScoopItFont: "yes", nbPostPerPage: 24 }; ## Press Releases [CITyFiED final webinar "Doing it again- The CITyFiED Replication plan"](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/cityfied-final-webinar-doing-it-again-the-cityfied-replication-plan.kl): Watch the recording of CITyFiED webinar on final results and the replication plan. ## Technical Insights [CITyFiED Plan for replication of district energy retrofitting](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/cityfied-plan-for-replication-of-district-energy-retrofitting.kl): Replication plan – a handbook for applying sustainable retrofitting strategies at district level, maximizing the replication potential of CITyFiED [The Soma-Manisa demonstration site](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/the-soma-manisa-demonstration-site.kl): Adapting to change and complexity in energy efficient retrofitting projects [The Linero demonstration site](http://www.cityfied.eu/technical-insights/the-linero-demonstration-site.kl): Methodology for city renovation at district level: innovative, integrated and open methodology for sustainable renovation of existing ## Laguna de Duero [Lessons Learnt](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/sezione_uno_uno/lessons-learnt.kl): The lessons learnt and best practices coming from a project as CITyFiED are an important instrument that can be used for future energy efficient interventions with the aim to improve understanding among decision makers and providing guidelines to develop a virtual study or project for similar interventions. [Impact](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/sezione_uno_uno/impact.kl): For 5 busy years, with a one-year monitoring period (April 2018 to March 2019), CITyFiED has achieved the following environmental and technical impacts in Laguna de Duero demonstration site ## Soma [Lessons learnt](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/soma/lessons-learnt.kl): The lessons learnt from a project as CITyFiED are an important instrument that can be used for future energy efficient interventions. In the case of Soma demonstration site legal and administrative ... [Impact](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/soma/impact.kl): For 5 busy years, with a one-year monitoring period (April 2018 to March 2019), CITyFiED has achieved the following environmental and technical impacts in Soma demonstration site ## Lund [Lessons learnt](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/lund/lessons-learnt.kl): The lessons learnt and best practices coming from a project as CITyFiED are an important instrument that can be used for future energy efficient interventions with the aim to improve understanding among ... [Impact](http://www.cityfied.eu/demo-sites/lund/impact.kl): For 5 busy years, with a one-year monitoring period (April 2018 to March 2019), CITyFiED has achieved the following environmental and technical impacts in Lund demonstration site. ## Press Releases [Lund Final Conference](http://www.cityfied.eu/news/press-releases/lund-final-conference.kl): Watch here the final conference recordings