Germany’s new ruling coalition aims to phase out coal in nine years
The cabinet led by Olaf Scholz will phase out coal "ideally" by 2030, compared to the current 2038 deadline, the coalition deal reveals
EUKI offers funding for climate action projects – here are the conditions
Nonprofits can apply for up to EUR 1 million from the European Climate Initative (EUKI) with transformative cross-border projects
GGF Impact Stories: microfinance provider Partner expands energy efficiency portfolio in BiH
With the GGF's assistance, Partner became one of the largest microlending institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kosovo* to adopt renewables share targets for 2031, 2050
Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli said the government aims to raise the share of renewables in power consumption to between 25% and 30% by 2031
Croatia to invest EUR 2.3 billion in energy renovation by 2030
Croatia intends to energy renovate 6.3 million square meters of multi-apartment buildings by 2030. The structures in the category consume 30 percent of energy in the entire housing sector, and the needed investment is estimated at EUR 2.3 billion. Energy efficiency measures for energy renovation are envisaged by a draft energy renovation program of apartment […]
Greece’s first Climate Law to end lignite use by 2028
Ambitious new sectoral energy and climate goals will be included in Greece’s first Climate Law, including the decommissioning of all lignite plants by 2028 at the latest. At the same time, the prohibition of oil use for heating and a large number of electric cars are expected to lead to significant CO2 reductions. The highlights […]
Përparim Rama’s green agenda helped him win Prishtina mayoral election
Outsider Përparim Rama disrupted the political scene in Kosovo* by winning the Prishtina mayoral election with an environmentalist platform
Serbia to subsidize citizens with EUR 230 million in 2022 for energy efficiency, solar panels
The Ministry of Mining and Energy will provide EUR 230 million for subsidies for energy efficiency measures and installation of solar panels