The deeper renovation the better, BPIE’s study shows
A new analysis about further development of the Bulgarian renovation programme for multi-family buildings has been carried out by an international team of organizations. Following the implementation of the programme’s first phase, the study argues for a shift in focus towards achieving higher energy classes, reducing at the same time the level of public subsidy […]
World Bank to increase funding for Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project
The World Bank is ready to support Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) with further investments and advisory, said Jary Vayrynen, task team leader for the endeavour financed by the domestic government through loans from the international finance institution and the International Development Association. The project is funded with USD 32 million (EUR 28.8 million). Performances […]
Italian credit line expanded by EUR 30 million, new possibilities
After the first credit line was completed, the Government of Italy approved a new credit programme, worth EUR 30 million, implemented by the Embassy of Italy in Serbia and the Ministry of Finance of Serbia. The purpose of the credit line is to contribute to economic growth of Serbia through the domestic banking system by […]
Solar, wind gaining in competitiveness against conventional power
Due to significant political and economic support for renewable energy technologies in Germany, Spain and other countries over the last twenty years, huge progress in terms of cost effectiveness has been made, mainly in wind and photovoltaic, said Bojan Reščec, RP Global’s Country Manager for Croatia and Western Balkan. In an interview with Balkan Green […]
Streamlining renewable energy investment process in Macedonia
By Darko Janevski, Renewable Energy Specialist, USAID Clean Energy Investment Project implemented by Winrock International What was the situation with the renewable energy investments in 2013? Many renewable energy (RE) investors complained, and donor reports (USAID, IFC) from 2012 and 2013 noted that development of Macedonia’s significant RE resources have been constrained by gaps in the […]
WE-Qualify enters final round for awards in Brussels
One of nine finalists in the European Union Sustainable Energy Awards this year is from Cyprus. Project WE-Qualify, coordinated by Cyprus Energy Agency, passed the procedure in which almost 200 applicants were involved in the selection of the greatest success in sustainable energy. The island country needs to educate and equip at least 4,500 workers […]
Schneider Electric Electrical Installation Guide 2016 Now Available for Free Download
The Electrical Installation Guide is written for electrical professionals who must design, install, inspect, and maintain low-voltage electrical installations in compliance with the standards published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Which technical solution will guarantee that all relevant safety rules are met? Answering this question has always been integral to the creation of this document. […]
ERS selling electricity surplus via tenders
State-controlled power utility Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske (ERS) closed this year’s second call for applications in the sale of 59.28 GWh of electricity surplus. The previous tender was for 31.92 GWh, both available for delivery between June 1 and June 19. Bids were placed for either the full amount or a portion – but not lower than […]
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