Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Croatia have highest PM2.5 air pollution in EU
The countries have the highest values of PM2.5 category of particulate matter in the European Union, according to Eurostat.
EU is revising state aid guidelines for climate, energy, environment
The EU is revising state aid rules for the environment and energy. It proposed a competitive bidding system and covering up to 100% of funding gaps.
EBRD promotes auctions as number one tool for renewable energy growth
EBRD's Director for Western Balkans Matteo Colangeli says it is helping roll out renewable energy auctions and that it would fund decarbonization and bilateral power purchase agreements
Vienna to use excess wind power for district heating
Water will be heated in two reservoirs with surplus electricity at times of slow demand, so no wind power is wasted, to supply buildings in Vienna
Carbon border tax to be imposed on steel, iron, cement, fertilizers, aluminium, electricity – leaked draft
The European Commission is considering a transitional period of three years for fully implementing CBAM, from 2023 until 2026.
Hungary, Russia to speed up construction of Paks II nuclear power plant
Hungary intends to expand its 2,000 MW Paks nuclear power plant with two units of 1,200 MW each and replace all four units that are currently in operation.
SolarPower Europe recommends 45% renewables share target for 2030
SolarPower Europe has recommended setting the 2030 renewables share target at 45%, which it believes the EU has the potential to achieve.
Think tanks supporting Western Balkans accelerate energy transition, reach Green Deal
A project implemented by Agora Energiewende will support regional governments in developing strategies and plans for coal phasing out, increasing the share of renewables, and identifying the financing sources.
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