Seventh Renewable Energy Stakeholders’ Forum held
The Clean Energy Investment Project of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said it joined the Group for Renewable Energy Sources within the Macedonian Energy Association in the Economic Chamber of Macedonia, and the International Finance Corporation’s Balkan Renewable Energy Program in the organization of the seventh Renewable Energy Stakeholders’ Forum in Skopje. […]
Memorandum inked on power market in Western Balkans
Representatives of transmission system operators (TSOs), national regulatory authorities, and ministries of energy and power exchanges of six countries of the Western Balkans declared commitment to implement general principles of cooperation as well as concrete actions to develop the regional electricity market. The memorandum of understanding was signed at the premises of the Energy Community […]
TRV fitting remains obligatory, no penalties for now
Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar will make a study on the use of thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs), analyze the situation and recommend how to improve the system for calculating heating expenses, as announced after the meeting of a working group of the Ministry of Economy of Croatia. It consists of representatives of the ministry, the institute, […]
Reaching Sustainable Development Goals takes individual responsibility, cross-border projects
The United Nations in Serbia is refurbishing its future headquarters to be energy efficient and even produce its own energy. Smart meters are installed to measure the consumption of electricity, heat and water, and significant technical remodelling is underway, says Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano. In an interview with Balkan Green Energy News, the UN Resident Coordinator and […]
First licences for electricity trading issued to non-Croatian companies in Croatia
By Vanesa Vujanić, Attorney-at-Law and Partner at Vujanić Law Office Surely, one of the reasons for up to date more timid entrance of foreign electricity trading companies to the Croatian wholesale electricity trading market was a prerequisite for such companies to establish Croatian subsidiary in order to obtain electricity trading license from the relevant authority, i.e., […]
Thinking Green & Living Clean publication out now
In cooperation with the Government of Serbia, alliance international media produced its latest project “Thinking Green & Living Clean”, exclusive print and digital publication in English language, distributed in April 2016, the month when the world celebrates the Earth Day. Sustainable development based on environmental protection ensures for the long-term existence of human society. The […]
Multi-level Governance for Energy Efficiency (multEE) meeting hosted by GIZ
The third Partner and second Advisory Board meetings within the project Facilitating Multi-level Governance for Energy Efficiency (multEE), were held in Sarajevo on April 14 and 15. The gathering included a consortium of multEE project partners from EU and non-EU countries. Both, EU countries and the non-EU countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, […]
Helector may need to give back excessive profits
Cyprus News Agency (CNA) said it learned the authorities initiated the procedure to be reimbursed with up to EUR 40 million from Helector from excessive profits in connection to embezzlement in waste management in Marathounda and Koshi. The Greek company, responsible for the construction and operation of the facilities, is thought to have bribed various officials with […]