EnC Energy Transition Tracker: 61% of power output in WB6 still comes from fossil fuels
The Energy Transition Tracker points to slow energy transition momentum and the decarbonization challenge in electricity production and transportation.
Coal pollution in Turkey brings annual health costs of up to EUR 10.9 billion
Air pollution from coal power plants in Turkey kills almost 5,000 people prematurely and leads to 3,000 preterm births every year
Energy Community warns BiH, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Serbia over coal plant emissions
Four Energy Community contracting parties in the Western Balkans are under pressure to bring air pollution from coal power plants under control
Germany plans to abolish renewables surcharge paid by power consumers
Within five years, the item in electricity bills for stimulating green power in Germany could be scrapped. An average family now pays EUR 413 per year
China launches carbon trading system
Carbon emissions trading includes a total of 2,225 power companies, which last year accounted for about 40% of the country’s emissions.
Šoštanj municipality rejects waste incineration plan for thermal power plant
TEŠ's project to add SRF waste to the coal that it burns in the Šoštanj thermal power plant hit a wall at the municipal council
Germany secures EUR 125 million for HPP Fierza, waste projects in Albania
The funds in the form of loans and grants are intended for the rehabilitation of the HPP Fierza, waste management, and regional development.
EU backs EUR 2.9 billion in state aid for battery project in 12 states including Croatia, Greece
The European Commission has approved public funding to be provided for 42 SMEs and start-ups in the battery sector.