North Macedonia to subsidize prosumers with EUR 130,000 in 2021
North Macedonia will support renewable energy and energy efficiency in households with some EUR 840,000 in 2021, including EUR 130,000 for prosumers.
Slovenia offers EUR 1.5 million in incentives for green jobs
Slovenia has set yet another shining example in the region, offering EUR 1.5 million in subsidies to employers who hire people in green jobs.
Serbia opens public consultation on draft law on renewable energy
Serbia’s draft law on renewable energy sources, which introduces auctions and prosumers, is up for public consultation until February 9.
IBEX expects day-ahead market coupling with Greece, Romania this year
The coupling of Bulgaria’s day-ahead electricity market with those in Greece and Romania is expected this year, according to the Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange (IBEX).
Gradual introduction of carbon pricing with market integration recommended for Energy Community
A gradual introduction of carbon pricing coupled with full market integration is recommended as the best option for the Energy Community Contracting Parties.
26 MEPs warn of “impending environmental damage” of Chinese industrial projects in Serbia
A group of 26 MEPs warn of the “impending environmental damage” of Chinese companies’ industrial projects in Serbia.
Energy Community calls on Contracting Parties to reassess coal subsidies
The Energy Community Secretariat has sent letters to national authorities of six Contracting Parties urging them to reassess coal subsidies as to their compatibility with the European Union’s (EU) state aid rules. The letters come on the heels of a new study on coal subsidies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and […]
Milestone bill expected to make Poland top offshore wind player in the Baltics
Poland has adopted its first ever law regulating offshore wind development in what is expected to help the country transition away from fossil fuels and eventually become the biggest player in offshore wind in the Baltic Sea. Poland currently has no offshore wind capacity, while over 70% of its electricity is produced from coal and […]