Energy Efficiency
New reality of home workout – generate power on your spin bike
23 February 2021 - A new generation of cardio machines have the ability to convert their users' energy into power and deliver it to the grid
Germany extends EUR 80.5 million in cheap loans for energy in North Macedonia
15 February 2021 - KfW Development Bank approved a credit package of EUR 80.5 million and a EUR 2.4 million grant to North Macedonia for ESM's energy projects
EnC Energy Transition Tracker: 61% of power output in WB6 still comes from fossil fuels
09 February 2021 - The Energy Transition Tracker points to slow energy transition momentum and the decarbonization challenge in electricity production and transportation.
Serbia holds public consultations on draft laws on renewable energy, energy efficiency
04 February 2021 - Draft laws were discussed by representatives of the energy ministry, citizens, investors, and companies.
Slovenia’s Petrol earmarks 35% of investments through 2025 for energy transition
03 February 2021 - In a diversification push, Petrol will direct over one third of its capital expenditure in the next five years toward the energy transition
GGF, KEP Trust boost green financing for farmers in Kosovo*
01 February 2021 - The Green for Growth Fund has invested EUR 3 million into microfinance organization KEP Trust for on-lending to private individuals.
Cyprus to issue EUR 30 million public call for energy efficiency in households
01 February 2021 - The plan is to spend EUR 70 million over the 2021-2027 period, and the first public call scheduled for March 9 will be worth EUR 30 million.
Sweden allocates EUR 7.2 million for energy efficiency in BiH
29 January 2021 - The funds will be used for the energy renovation, the installation of solar systems, and the development of financial schemes.
North Macedonia to subsidize prosumers with EUR 130,000 in 2021
22 January 2021 - North Macedonia will support renewable energy and energy efficiency in households with some EUR 840,000 in 2021, including EUR 130,000 for prosumers.
Bulgarian municipalities get EUR 8.3 million for street lighting through EEA
11 January 2021 - Local authorities in Bulgaria are renewing street lighting systems in projects worth almost EUR 9.2 million, most of which was secured through EEA Grants
Renewables to power electric cars, lighting on Smart Road Tirana
08 January 2021 - Within a pilot project in Tirana, small solar and wind power devices will be used to supply the energy for public lighting and chargers for electric cars
Kostas Skrekas becomes minister of the environment and energy of Greece
08 January 2021 - New Minister of the Environment and Energy of Greece Kostas Skrekas took over the post from Kostis Hatzidakis. Major reforms are already underway.
Professors say coal already uncompetitive, energy transition must accelerate in region
22 December 2020 - Energy transition into renewables is necessary and more cost effective even than to maintain coal thermal power plants, the academic community claims
Serbia to spend EUR 1.5 billion in 2021 on energy efficiency, to cut pollution
16 December 2020 - Serbia will completely alter investment plans, prioritizing energy efficiency and the fight against pollution, Deputy Prime Minister Zorana Mihajlović said
EU leaders agree on budget, green recovery funds, 55% emission cut goal
12 December 2020 - The European Parliament is set to vote on a proposal for the EU's seven-year budget, green recovery funds and the 55% emission cut target
Germany announces EUR 72.1 million in grants, loans for energy, environment in Kosovo*
11 December 2020 - Kosovo* will receive EUR 72.1 million in grants and loans from Germany for wastewater treatment, energy efficiency, and renewable energy projects.