Cities, DSOs, and the Future of Europe’s Local Energy Economy

There is no doubt that the European energy system is undergoing a period of transition. What exactly it is transitioning into, however, remains unclear. In this insight, Bax Energy Consultant Anso Kneip explores why stronger collaboration between cities and Distribution System Operators (DSOs) is becoming essential for Europe’s evolving local energy economy.  Rising numbers of […]

How the Healthy Cities Generator Integrates Health into Urban Planning

In recent years, the conversation around urban planning has shifted. It is no longer enough for cities to be sustainable, they must also be healthy. However, many municipalities will still question, “How do we measure health impact?” and “How do we quantify financial savings?” At Bax, we have seen the Healthy Cities Generator (HCG) emerge […]

Whitepaper: Scaling Financing for Seagrass Restoration in Europe, Bridging Ambition and Impact

Seagrass meadows are Europe’s hidden climate heroes – capturing carbon, protecting coastlines, and supporting biodiversity. Yet, restoring these vital ecosystems at scale remains a challenge. In this Whitepaper, Lisa Wiatschka, Pere Giralt, and Ramon Scholl explore five key challenges holding back large-scale investment and present seven interconnected solutions to unlock financing for seagrass restoration.  The […]

From vision to impact: Bax deepens collaboration with DUT to shape strategy and guide projects

Bax has recently expanded its expert support for the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. In this article, we provide an update on the impact of our ongoing collaboration.  In July 2024, Bax strengthened its commitment to progressing Europe’s sustainable urban future with the launch of a four-year collaboration with the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. […]