EPS invites tenders for construction of two small HPPs
Public power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije has invited tenders for the construction of two new small hydropower plants (HPP) Ćelije HPP, near the City of Kruševac, and Rovni HPP, near the City of Valjevo, on existing dams. The investment is part of the Programme for Reconstruction of Small Hydropower Plants for which EPS received a EUR […]
Serbia tightens rules for older, high-emission vehicles
A new vehicle inspection rulebook, which takes effect on July 5, will introduce new obligations and costs for owners of vehicles over 15 years old, including cars, buses, and trucks, in line with the authorities’ announcements of a crackdown on emissions from road transport, the second-biggest polluter after the energy sector. In Serbia, where around […]
Investments stalled amid uncertainty over renewable energy subsidies
The fact that seven months before the expiry of the decree on incentive measures for renewable energy sources it is not yet known what the future framework will be created a great deal of uncertainty for the industry, which is slowing down or delaying investments. With this in mind, companies with renewable energy projects in […]
Workshop on revision of incentive model for renewable energy sources
The Association for Sustainable Development (ASOR), with the support of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is organizing on Tuesday a workshop New Energy Regulatory Framework for Serbia: recommendations, obligations, implications, dedicated to industry representatives. ASOR reminds that adoption of the new regulatory framework in the energy sector is expected soon, so it is very […]
GEF supports development of green business in Montenegro
A Green Business Incubator is soon to be established in Montenegro within the project Growing Green Business in Montenegro. The project is supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Development Program - UNDP.
Bosnia to apply for IPA funds for environmental protection
Bosnia-Herzegovina (BIH) will apply for financing from the European Union IPA funds 2018 for environmental protection projects, BiH Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Minister Mirko Šarović said after a meeting of the Council of Ministers. Minister Šarović said that Bosnia-Herzegovina will request a total of EUR 50 million and specified that EUR 20 million of […]
250 applications submitted for clim@ competition
More than 250 applications from 80 countries were submitted for the clim@ competition. The deadline for the proposals expired on April 15. A new competition for innovative businesses or projects that have the power to change current practices and demonstrate strong positive climate impact is launched by the Green for Growth Fund (GGF) on February […]
Car imports and impact on air pollution
Author: Miloš Petrović, PhD in Mechanical Engineering, President of the Association of Vehicle and Parts Importers and Director of the Center for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles A few weeks ago, I was at Mt. Kopaonik, where the Congress of Cardiologists was being held and Prof. Ivan Tasić, PhD from Niš was giving a lecture on premature […]