Energy Efficiency
GGF ushers in new wave of energy transition investments in Western Balkans with eight deals
01 December 2025 - The Green for Growth Fund has signed a series of agreements on green lending and energy projects throughout the Western Balkans
Just Transition Forum unites regional leaders to tackle energy poverty, shape fair energy future
27 November 2025 - Governments, partners, civil society and community leaders from across Europe gathered in Tbilisi at the Energy Community’s Just Transition Forum
Croatia drafts EUR 1.68 billion Social Climate Plan
25 November 2025 - The funds would be obtained from the auctions of emission allowances in the European Union and Croatia under the EU ETS 2
GGF’s new partnership powering sustainability of SMEs in Turkey
20 November 2025 - The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) has partnered with ING Leasing Türkiye through a EUR 20 million financing agreement for SMEs
Croatia discovers series of geothermal sources suitable for heating
05 November 2025 - The results of exploration at the Vinkovci GT-1 well in Croatia confirmed the area's significant geothermal potential
Slovenia allocates EUR 375 million for sustainable mobility
03 October 2025 - Slovenia has allocated EUR 835 million from the Climate Fund for climate change mitigation and adaptation
Serbia proposes taxes on greenhouse gas emissions, imported carbon-intensive products
03 October 2025 - The draft Law on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tax and draft Law on Carbon-Intensive Product Imports Tax in Serbia both envisage EUR 4 per ton of CO2 equivalent
Croatia to get EUR 44 million in green transition grants
25 September 2025 - EEA and Norway Grants earmarked EUR 21.6 million for Croatia's green transition and EUR 22 million for green and blue business innovation
Green solutions in practice: Roundtable in Knjaževac points the way to a sustainable, energy-efficient future
22 September 2025 - The Green Solutions in Practice roundtable, held in Knjaževac as part of a GIZ project, showcased a series of examples promoting renewable energy sources and energy efficiency in eastern Serbia.
North Macedonia adopts Law on Energy Efficiency
18 September 2025 - The new Law on Energy Efficiency brings a long-term refurbishment strategy and the obligation to set up solar collectors on public buildings
EU launches EUR 17.5 billion energy efficiency initiative for SMEs
16 September 2025 - The European Union plans to double support for small and medium-sized enterprises in the 2025-2027 period
Google reveals Gemini AI’s energy and water consumption
28 August 2025 - Google has become the first tech company to publish a report on the energy consumption, emissions, and water use of its AI software, Gemini.