Cuts in incentives to imperil biogas CHP plants

Changes expected to be introduced next year in the framework for the competitive electricity market can bring producers of electricity from biogas below breakeven. George Andreou, manager of Andreou Brothers Ltd. in Larnaca, told Cyprus News Agency the company’s assets will remain cost-effective after the abolition of subsidies from the special fund only if there is […]

GGF teams with Alter Modus to support green finance

A senior loan of EUR 2 million to boost the emerging segment of energy efficiency was announced by Green for Growth Fund (GGF) for Alter Modus Ltd. Montenegro’s largest microfinance institution, with a market share of 70%, recognized the importance of financing and the growth potential in the sector, the press release said. The investment […]

Energy advisors help poor households

The City of Križevci, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Association of Cities organized a presentation of results of energy advisors for the energy-poor households, which is carried out in the Koprivnica-Križevci County from March when the 13 experts were employed through a public works programme. The project is co-funded by the Environmental […]

Pančevo, Ljubljana mull energy efficiency projects

Mayor of Pančevo Saša Pavlov and director of JP Energetika Ljubljana d.o.o. Samo Lozej discussed about the participation of the Slovenian public company in the process of reorganization of the public utility sector in the Serbian city. The meeting follows the start of negotiations in March when a letter of intent was signed and the […]

Let’s roll for sustainability… in construction

The third edition of Green Building Expo will take place from November 2 to 4 at Belexpocentar hall in Belgrade. An exhibition is organized with the international exhibition and conference on sustainable buildings. Participants will discuss design, construction, rating systems and more. The event evolved from Serbia Green Building Expo. The new edition intents, organizers […]

Pokupsko Municipality – Winner of EUSEW 2016 Public Sector Award

Project summary The Municipality of Pokupsko is located in North-Western part of Croatia near the river Kupa. Surrounded by forests and hills, approximately 2.500 inhabitants in 14 settlements are living in harmony with nature. Even though the municipality has a rather limited own budget, it is developing in a most sustainable way possible and can […]

Energy Community gathers 24 non-governmental organizations

The inaugural Energy Community Civil Society Day brought together 24 organisations from 11 countries at on June 21. Representatives of international financial institutions, academic institutions, government ministries as well as the European Parliament and Commission also took part. The Energy Community (EnC) said the aim of the event, which will be organized on an annual […]