EC demands Slovenia to comply with Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The European Commission has requested Slovenia to correctly transpose all the requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) into national law. In the EU, buildings represent 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions. Under the law, Member States must establish and apply minimum energy performance requirements for new and existing buildings, […]
Slovenian Energy Agency allocated incentives for electricity generation from renewables and CHP
The Slovenian Energy Agency has selected 93 projects with an installed capacity of 98 MW, which will receive incentives for the production of electricity from renewable energy sources and cogeneration of heat and power (CHP) with high efficiency. The total value of funds under this tendering procedure was EUR 10 million. Wind farms dominated the list […]
GGE responsible for two energy efficiency projects in Bulgaria
The leading regional energy services provider, Slovenia’s GGE has been responsible for two projects in Bulgaria, both primarily aimed to increase energy efficiency: at Cremio’s factory it has just finished installing LED lighting system while in Orgachim has initiated a heating system renovation. A few days ago, an entirely new LED lighting system was installed, […]
Slovenian municipality Dobrepolje received new biomass boiler from GGE
The Dobrepolje Municipality in Slovenia has received a new boiler room with biomass boiler from the Regional Energy Services Company GGE. The new 250 KW boiler will use 17 percent less of primary energy and will have zero CO2 emissions. The newly installed woodchip boiler uses the most advanced biomass technology available at the moment. It […]
ELENA provides EUR 1.7 million for energy renovation of public buildings in Slovenia
The Slovenian Ministry of Infrastructure has been awarded through ELENA program a EUR 1.7 million non-refundable aid for energy reconstruction and renovation projects for the public sector buildings. ELENA (European Local Energy Assistance) is a joint initiative of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 program. It provides grants for technical […]
Danish smart urban solutions for Croatian and Slovenian cities presented
Croatian and Slovenian cities have expressed substantial interest in Danish energy efficiency and smart city solutions during the visit of Danish business delegation to these two countries to exchange experiences and practical examples. Denmark is internationally renowned for its competencies within, and experience with, transitioning to a green society. This is one of the main messages […]
Strategy of Government of Slovenia aims ban of new gasoline-, diesel-only cars
A document passed by the Government of Slovenia reveals the country is determined to stimulate alternative fuels and bring the share of electric and hybrid passenger vehicles to 17% or 200,000 units through 2030. In light transport, the quota is set at 12% or 11,000 vans and other types in the category. The draft strategy […]
45 MW Brežice hydropower plant on river Sava inaugurated
The Brežice hydropower plant (HPP), the largest and fifth in the chain of six hydroelectric power plants on the lower Sava river, in Slovenia, was inaugurated last week. According to the Slovenian media, the construction costs are estimated at EUR 261 million. The construction of 45 MW HPP was launched in March 2014. It is […]