On 25 September, ALDA joined over 70 changemakers in Paris for the SCEPA Midterm Event, hosted by the Agence Parisienne du Climat at L’Académie du Climat.
The event gathered practitioners, policymakers, and local actors working on energy poverty across North-West Europe, all united by one central question:
How can we create more social impact in tackling energy poverty?
Throughout the day, participants exchanged ideas and experiences through keynotes, interactive workshops, and networking moments.
Key contributions came from Léa Filoche, Deputy Mayor of Paris for Solidarity; Josha van der Beek, Ecologist at Alliander; and Rachel Guyet, Director of the Master in Global Energy Transition and Governance at CIFE — all bringing diverse perspectives on inclusion, social justice, and local innovation.
The workshops explored how to monitor health effects, measure financial stability outcomes, and foster citizen participation in local programmes tackling energy poverty. These sessions provided valuable opportunities for dialogue and reflection among municipalities, research institutions, and community organisations.
During the event, ALDA’s Secretary General Antonella Valmorbida shared her insights on how strong multi-stakeholder cooperation and citizen engagement are key to ensuring that the green and social transitions go hand in hand
ALDA’s contribution: connecting people and strengthening collaboration
As one of SCEPA’s partners, ALDA plays a key role in connecting people and strengthening cooperation among stakeholders addressing energy poverty.
Through its efforts to promote dialogue and citizen engagement, ALDA is developing the SCEPA Community of Interest (CoI) — a growing European network that brings together municipalities, NGOs, and experts committed to an inclusive energy transition.
The SCEPA Midterm Event in Paris was an important moment to present this initiative and invite new participants to join the conversation.
Many stakeholders expressed their interest in becoming part of the Community of Interest, recognising its value as a space for sharing innovative practices, joining thematic events and workshops, and contributing to shaping the European dialogue on social inclusion and energy poverty.
By connecting local initiatives to European discussions, the Community of Interest helps translate on-the-ground experience into broader impact, ensuring that the fight against energy poverty is both socially inclusive and sustainable.
🔗 Find out more and join the Community of Interest here: https://scepa.nweurope.eu/community-of-interest
