BiH to fulfill agreements with Energy Community
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has not fulfilled any of the obligations contained in the agreements set with the Energy Community (EC) and it slows down reforms in the energy field, said the director of the Energy Community Secretariat Janez Kopač. During his stay in Sarajevo, Kopač noted the Republic of Srpska (RS) progressed faster than […]
UNDP and GIZ jointly promote energy efficiency of public buildings in Serbia
In order to further facilitate Serbia’s potential to save energy in public buildings through implementing energy efficiency measures, UNDP and GIZ signed a memorandum of understanding to join forces in this endeavor. The memorandum was signed by GIZ Country Director for Serbia Gerhard Sippel and the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Steliana Nedera. These organizations shall […]
EU Commission tells Cyprus to clean-up waste management legislation
Cyprus must adopt and update plans in the field of the waste management in order to move faster towards a circular economy. Otherwise it will face proceeding at a high European court, the European Commission said in a report. The Mediterranean country is urged to follow the recommendations of the European Union’s laws, including the […]
Albanian government proposes draft law on RES promotion
The new law on promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (RES) in Albania will contribute to enhancing the security of energy supply, the use of national resources and opportunities for energy production for households and small businesses. These are the key points of the new law on RES presented by Minister of […]
EU requests Croatia to amend law on INA privatisation
The European Commission has formally requested Croatia to amend the law on privatisation of INA Energy Company, saying it was violating the principles of free movement of capital and the freedom of establishment. The Commission claims that the law on privatisation of INA-Industrija Nafte d.d. from 2002 grants the Croatian state special powers in the […]
Higher electricity prices possible in Federation BiH on higher incentive fees
The incentive fees for renewable energy sources and cogeneration plants should be increased, said the new head of the Operator for renewables and cogeneration in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Government of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) is expected to decide on amount of incentive fees aimed at boosting electricity production from renewable […]
Wood biomass subsidies in Croatia fiercely debated
A suspected lack of wood biomass for the renewable fuel facilities has triggered a tricky debate in Croatia. There are claims that a high demand has created problems in supply chain and forest stewardship, caused by insatiable appetite of the “green lobby.” Those in the renewable industry, however, claim that “fossil lobby” is trying to […]
EBRD calls for feasibility study of Brčko District water project
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has called tender for feasibility study within the project to rebuild and extend water and sewage networks in the municipality of Brčko District in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The EBRD sent an invitation for expression of interest, looking for a consultant to proceed with the feasibility study for […]
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