Lending under EBRD’s GEFF approved to first bank in Albania to on-lend for energy efficiency projects
Albania’s Union Bank will on-lend a EUR 6 million loan it has secured from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for high-performance energy efficiency projects in privately owned residential dwellings and buildings in the country. The loan has been approved under the Western Balkans Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF), the EBRD said. Union […]
Albania bans imports of cars over 10 years old, not meeting Euro 5 emission standard from 2019
The Albanian government has adopted a decision banning imports of cars older than 10 years and not meeting the Euro 5 emission standard as of January 1, 2019, in an effort to reduce air pollution, the Albanian media reported. Under the government’s decision, cars produced more than 10 years ago and imported into Albania by […]
Energy Community mediates dispute between state, HPP Energji Ashta
The Energy Community Secretariat’s Dispute Resolution and Negotiation Centre has organized the first meetings with the parties and all other entities involved in the dispute related to balancing issues in the Albanian hydro sector, the Energy Community Secretariat has said in a press release. The parties involved are the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy of […]
Ministry receives six bids for solar project from US, EU companies
Albania’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has received six bids from international companies for building a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, the ministry has said in a press release. Last month, the ministry launched a bidding procedure for the construction of a solar plant for the generation of electricity in the Akerni area in the […]
Tirana shortlisted for 2018 Transformative Action Award
Albania’s City of Tirana is among three shortlisted candidates for the 2018 Transformative Action Award, according to a press release from the organizers. The other two shortlisted candidates for the 2018 Transformative Action Award are the City of Bologna, Italy and the City of Ghent, Belgium. The three cities were shortlisted from “a strong field […]
UNECE calls on Albania to tackle dumpsites, look beyond hydropower
The third Environmental Performance Review of Albania undertaken by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) calls on Albania to put waste dumpsites in order, look beyond hydropower, upgrade railways, and dispose of polluting cars, according to a press release from UNECE. UNECE said the third Environmental Performance Review provides the Albanian government with […]
Evaluation of energy performance of buildings in Albania from the perspective of energy poverty
Author: Lira Hakani, EDEN Center, Tirana, Albania In an op-ed for Balkan Green Energy News, Lira Hakani of the Environmental Center for Development, Education and Networking (EDEN Center) presents the key findings of the Evaluation of Energy Performance of Buildings from the Perspective of Energy Poverty. This evaluation report, the first of its kind in […]
OSHEE to invest EUR 294 million over five years
Albania’s power distribution network operator OSHEE plans to invest ALL 37.1 billion (around EUR 294.2 million) in the power supply facilities over the next five years. According to the Albanian media, OSHEE’s investment plan has been sent to the Albanian energy regulator, ERE. OSHEE’s representatives expect the investments to produce a financial effect of EUR […]
