Energy Efficiency
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.
North Macedonia tackles energy poverty with free inverter air conditioners
27 August 2025 - North Macedonia's energy poverty package includes free inverter ACs and financial aid to help cover electricity bills.
EU preparing roadmap on digitalization, AI in energy
19 August 2025 - The European Commission has launched a public consultation on a roadmap for digitalization and AI in the energy sector.
Heat pump sales in Europe plunge in 2024
15 August 2025 - The EU wants to reach 60 million heat pumps by 2030, but sales in major European markets fell 22% in 2024
EU donates EUR 240 million to Serbia for environment, energy efficiency
07 August 2025 - The EU approved EUR 240 million in non-repayable assistance to Serbia from IPA funds for projects worth an overall EUR 325.2 million
Meet VIREAS: new AI-powered virtual assistant for energy
22 July 2025 - The VIREAS app is an interactive platform that enables users to engage with an AI assistant on various topics related to energy
Slovenia kicks off grants program for renewables-based district heating, cooling
22 July 2025 - Slovenia is cofunding the construction or restructuring of district heating and cooling systems using renewable energy sources
Impact Report 2024: GGF grows direct lending, committed to energy transition, energy security
11 July 2025 - In its Impact Report 2024, Green for Growth Fund outlined powering the green transition across Southeast Europe, the Caucasus and beyond
EU’s Modernisation Fund disburses EUR 3.66 billion for clean energy projects in nine countries
04 July 2025 - Focusing on renewables, grids, storage, and energy efficiency, the funds will support projects in Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, and Romania.
Clean energy, grid upgrade projects in Western Balkans to be backed under EU’s Growth Plan
02 July 2025 - The European Commission has proposed the first support package, worth EUR 87.7 million, under the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans.
Hitachi Energy: Game-changing solutions for a sustainable energy future
25 June 2025 - With its system solutions, products, and services, Hitachi Energy contributes to sustainable energy and a better future, Igor Anđelković said at BEF 2025.
Slovenia’s EUR 150 million smart grid leap
18 June 2025 - The five electricity distribution firms in Slovenia will invest more than EUR 150 million by the end of March 2026