Serbian regulatory agency approved transmission system’s development and investment plans
The Council of the Energy Agency of the Republic of Serbia (AERS) has approved the Transmission System Development Plan for 2017-2026 and Transmission System Investment Plan for 2017-2019. Both Plans were adopted by the state-owned Joint Stock Company Elektromreža Srbije, Serbia’s transmission system operator. The ten-year transmission system development plan was drafted in line with […]
UNECE assessment in Drina river basin highlights importance of improving water quality and calls for strengthened transboundary cooperation
Addressing water pollution and improving water quality and monitoring are key steps needed to face the challenges in the Drina River Basin of ensuring sustainable development in a transboundary context, UNECE published in its statement following the completion of the intersectoral and participatory assessment of the Drina River Basin, shared mainly by Bosnia and Herzegovina, […]
Montenegrin capital planning savings through energy efficiency upgrade program
The Podgorica city government is planning to cut down on energy and water expenses by 10% to 15% by the end of 2019, the City of Podgorica announced in the Program to Improve Energy Efficiency in the Montenegrin Capital for the 2018-2020 period. That program, along with a Plan of Measures to Improve Energy Efficiency […]
Talks on new Montenegrin coal-fired unit fail, Government to implement ecological overhaul of TPP Pljevlja
Montenegrin Government decided to start the ecological reconstruction of the coal-fired power plant Pljevlja. The Unit I of the thermal power plant (TPP) Pljevlja, operated by public power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), will be ecologically reconstructed by 2021. The announcement is part of the Government’s decision to terminate the cooperation on Project of Construction […]
Macedonia’s banks to finance energy efficiency improvement in housing sector
Ohridska banka AD Skopje and Sparkasse Bank Makedonija will support investments in green technology and energy efficiency improvement in the housing sector. Both banks have received loans from the EBRD Western Balkans Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) for that purpose. Ohridska Banka will use EUR 2 million loan for on-lending to support investments in green […]
Energy Community chief’s message to Serbian Members of Parliament
Serbia is the first member of the Energy Community to have transposed the Third Energy Package of the European Union, but implementation has been delayed in many areas. The huge obstacle is that the Law on Energy adopted in 2014 is not being implemented. The biggest problem is unbundling of gas company Srbijagas, which is […]
First charger for electric vehicles in Novi Sad introduced
The very first charger for electric vehicles (EV) has been introduced in Novi Sad. Charging is free and the charging station is located on the google map. The charger is installed at parking lot in front of the ProCredit Bank branch in the center of the city. Public utility Parking Servis Novi Sad and ProCredit […]
Hungary interested in investing in energy capacities of Montenegro
Hungarian companies are interested in investing in Montenegro’s energy sector, said Peter Szijjarto, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, during his recent visit to Podgorica. Investing in Montenegro’s energy capacities is of a particular interest to Hungarian companies, the minister said during a meeting with Montenegrin economy minister Dragica Sekulić. According to Szijjarto, Montenegro […]
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