IEA Cities TCP Task 2: Summary of the First Hybrid Working Meeting in Bilbao

date: 4 April 2025

The first hybrid working meeting of IEA Cities TCP Task 2 took place in Bilbao, bringing together international experts to advance urban energy transformation. Task 2 focuses on supporting cities in their sustainable energy transition by applying data-driven decision-making methods, municipal heat planning, and integrated energy strategies.

Key Discussion Points:

• Aligning partner contributions with the defined subtask activities to ensure a structured and effective approach.
• Prioritizing data needs, particularly for municipal heat planning, distinguishing essential information from supplementary data.
• Developing fact sheets as key knowledge-sharing tools for cities. These will serve as initial communication materials and entry points for more detailed insights, with national contributions forming their foundation.
• Enhancing collaboration with multipliers such as national and regional energy agencies and NGOs.
• Supporting smaller municipalities in their energy transition efforts by tailoring solutions to their specific needs.
• Exploring flexibility and resilience in urban energy systems, including cooling and sector integration.
• Strengthening international cooperation, leveraging insights from (inter-)national initiatives and ongoing IEA projects.