Energy efficiency projects finally start in Serbia
By Djordje Popović, Senior Attorney, Petrikić & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Regulatory setting Being one of the countries in the CEE region with the lowest energy efficiency rate, Serbia has recently undergone significant legislative activity to finally make energy efficiency projects feasible. The Law on Efficient Use of Energy as the […]
Climate change action is efficient only if taken by all
The Embassy of France in Serbia has been active in raising awareness about climate change, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP21 in Paris. It organized more than 15 activities, mobilizing more than 4,500 participants. „We had a very good feedback, and with time I feel that the debate has become less […]
Is Energy Community really walking the green path?
By Gabriela Cretu, Electricity Expert, Energy Community Secretariat, Vienna In convergence with the European policy on climate and energy, the Energy Community Contracting Parties agreed in 2012 to implement the Renewable Energy Directive and committed to binding national targets to be achieved through the use of renewable energy in the electricity, heating and cooling, and […]
Belgrade’s power distribution replacing 20,000 meters
The procedure of receiving offers is being completed on November 26 for the installation of 20,000 power meters in Belgrade through a public call. EPS distribucija, the public operator, changed the terms since publishing the need for 25,000 single- and three-phase devices, while Feman d. o. o. from Jagodina, one of the potential bidders, filed […]
Croatia Residential Energy Financing Facility
A board decision is expected from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for senior loans for a total amount of up to EUR 60 million to financial institutions operating in Croatia, which will lend the funds to individuals or vendors for energy efficiency projects in the residential sector. Significant challenges remain with respect to […]
Heating on biomass employs domestic resources
Gradiška municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina utilizes biomass for district heating since last year through a concession, proving that the technology increases energy independence, stimulates employment and attracts investment, while cutting carbon dioxide emissions, participants at a regional workshop learned, Euractiv.rs reported. The event named ‘How to Strengthen the Usage of Bioenergy in the Balkans […]
Co-funding for solar systems in summer pasture lands
After the deadline has been postponed by three days, invitation was closed for offers in a public procurement for purchase and installation of photovoltaic panels and equipment in summer pasture lands, according to the Directorate for Energy Efficiency. Montenegro’s Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development have continued with the implementation […]
Environment commissioner seeks green Christmas
All local authorities received a letter, urging them to go green this Christmas, from the national environment commissioner Ioanna Panayiotou, Cyprus Mail reported. She said local self-government in Cyprus needs to keep energy-wasting decorations to a minimum. “Due to the economic crisis, thousands of our fellow citizens are deprived of the essentials and are experiencing […]