Brussels
Be.SHARE - Brussels Sustainable Heating and Renewable Energy community
Location
Under the Be.SHARE project, a Carbon Neutral Heating and Cooling Network will be rolled out in the North District of the Brussels-Capital Region, a dense urban neighbourhood characterised by a mix of high-rise offices and low-income residential buildings, including social housing. Be.SHARE addresses the challenge of decarbonising dense urban neighbourhoods, such as the Brussels North District.
Urban authorities
The project is initiated by Brussels Environment, the public administration for environment and energy of the Brussels Capital Region. It will deliver the project in partnership with the intermunicipal companies Sibelga and Vivaqua, the privately-held company Karno, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the non-profit organisation Convivence.
Brussels Capital Region
BelgiumTransfer partners
Transfer Partners are urban authorities that join the EUI-Innovative Action project to observe and learn. Their primary aim is to enhance the adaptability of the project's solutions to different urban contexts within the EU. These partners play a crucial role in facilitating knowledge exchange among EU cities and fostering innovation. They come from different EU member states than the project Main Urban Authority and participate during the project's implementation phase. Each project generally involves three Transfer Partners. The involvement of Transfer Partners is vital for ensuring the project's innovative solutions are effectively adaptable and replicable in various contexts across the EU.
Commune of Leeuwarden
NetherlandsManresa City Counsel
SpainStatutory city of Jablonec Nad Nisou
Czech RepublicDelivery partners
A Delivery Partner is an organization selected for its expertise and experience to help design and implement specific parts of a project. Their role is to carry out certain tasks, create outputs, and manage a part of the project's budget. They are essential for bringing in knowledge and skills that enhance the project's overall value.
- Sibelga (untill 31st March 2026)
- Karno
- Vivaqua
- Convivence
- Free University of Brussels
- SPV SIB-KRN "in establishment" (From 1st April 2026 on)