Energy Efficiency
Serbia negotiating loan to finance gas pipelines, energy efficiency
27 March 2026 - The Government of Serbia is discussing a new program to finance the construction of gas pipelines and subsidize energy efficiency measures
Bijeljina in BiH eyes geothermal energy utilization
26 March 2026 - The city signed contracts for the development of a scientific study on the geothermal potential and options for multi-purpose use
Sustainable, affordable, and renewable: Energy independence starts at home
26 March 2026 - Europe’s energy independence starts at home: clean heating, heat pumps, and better funding can cut fossil fuel imports and protect households.
IEA urges demand-side measures to ease energy crisis from Iran war
20 March 2026 - The escalating energy crisis from the Iran war can be eased with a range of demand-side measures spanning transportation, cooking and industrial production
Antalya in Turkey to install power turbines inside water supply pipelines
18 March 2026 - Projects are underway in Antalya in southern Turkey for two hydropower turbines totaling 1.9 MW inside water pipelines
Greece plans EUR 5.3 billion for Social Climate Fund programs for energy efficiency, electric cars
18 March 2026 - The Greek government presented an array of support programs as part of the European Union's Social Climate Fund
Ministry of Energy and Mining of Republic of Srpska elevates cooperation with Balkan Green Energy News
16 March 2026 - The Ministry of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska expanded the cooperation with Balkan Green Energy News, including the institutional partnership with Belgrade Energy Forum
New HBOR program provides up to 50% loan write-offs for green investments in Croatia
16 March 2026 - HBOR has signed an agreement with commercial banks for the implementation of a new financial instrument for entrepreneurs
Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 – leaders of energy transition convening in Serbia’s capital on May 11-12
04 March 2026 - Balkan Green Energy News has scheduled its Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 for May 11-12. As many as 500 participants are expected for the fourth edition of SEE's premier B2B and B2G energy conference.
Geothermal district heating investment worth EUR 200 million starts in Bucharest
03 March 2026 - Romania-based Green Tech International declared the start of implementation of a geothermal district heating project in the northern part of Bucharest
Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources of North Macedonia signs MoU with Balkan Green Energy News on cooperation and partnership
17 February 2026 - The Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources of North Macedonia will expand its cooperation with Balkan Green Energy News in advancing the energy transition in the region
Four out of four: all geothermal sites in Croatia show significant potential
17 February 2026 - Significant geothermal potential for heating has been confirmed near Zaprešić. It is the fourth out of the four explored sites in Croatia.
North Macedonia launches EUR 22 million grant scheme for green businesses
10 February 2026 - The project for supporting green businesses with grants until 2030 is worth EUR 25 million, of which EUR 22 million is for the subsidies
Romanian tomato grower to halve costs by installing own cogeneration units
02 February 2026 - One of the largest greenhouse tomato growers in Romania is about to start generating power and heat and capturing CO2
Renewables grant call issued for municipalities, energy communities in BiH
02 February 2026 - The EU4CAET Grant Facility launched its first call for proposals for community-led sustainable energy projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Urban industrial symbiosis: a path towards sustainable partnerships
22 January 2026 - Urban industrial symbiosis can unlock major energy efficiency gains by connecting industry and cities, boosting resilience, competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU.