Third Parliamentary hearing on energy efficiency in Montenegro
For the third time in a row since 2012, on March 7, the Committee for Economy, Budget and Finance of the Parliament of Montenegro, held a Parliamentary hearing on energy efficiency. This year´s hearing focused on the implementation of the Law on Efficient Use of Energy and was organized as part of the regular Parliamentary […]
Montenegro reviewing new Brodarevo hydro projects plan
In accordance with the Espoo Environmental Impact Assessment Convention, Montenegro will establish a commission to consider the feasibility of the construction of hydropower plants Brodarevo 1 and Brodarevo 2 in Serbia. The document obligates parties to exchange information and monitor whether any cross-border project can cause damage for the environment in a neighbouring country. Public […]
Submarine interconnection helps set energy hub
Peter Sanfey, deputy director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, said investors demand reforms in Montenegro aimed at the rule of law, real estate development and tax policy, with privatization as one of priorities, according to a report by agency Mina-Business. Giulio Moreno, head of the institution’s office in the country, said he […]
GIZ implements four energy efficiency pilot projects
Within the regional project ‘Energy Efficiency in Municipal Associations’, German Development Cooperation – GIZ has implemented four pilot projects in cooperation with the Union of Municipalities of Montenegro. In Berane, a heating boiler fuelled by wood pellets has been procured and installed, and the heating system was repaired in the daily care centre for children […]
Malta’s state-owned company to build Možura wind park
“We are pleased that a reputable company from an EU country is interested in investing in the energy sector and wind power plant projects in Montenegro,” Minister of Economy Vladimir Kavarić said following his meeting with Minister for Energy and Health of Malta Konrad Mizzi, the Government of Montenegro said on its website. The transfer […]
Public dialogue towards sustainability and climate protection
The third International Conference ‘Energy. Development. Democracy.’ was held in Podgorica, Montenegro, under the title ‘How successful policy dialogue can ensure sustainable use of energy and climate protection in South-East Europe’. Members of parliaments from countries of Southeastern Europe (SEE), civil society leaders, experts in the field of energy, governmental institutions and representatives of the […]
A2A prolonged contract for another two months
Italian minority stakeholder in national electric power industry EPCG (Elektroprivreda Crne Gore AD Nikšić) agreed with the state government to prolong the contract for another two months, after three similar interim deals from early April. The partnership dates back to 2009, and A2A said negotiations about the future ownership structure are continuing, according to a […]
Draft energy law sent to parliament for adoption
The Government of Montenegro said it approved the Bill on Energy and that the document enables electricity market’s development and creates preconditions for gas market’s development. New regulations, harmonized with EU directives, are aimed at improving the business environment for investing in the construction of energy facilities, the official website said. The bill, prescribes conditions […]
