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, […]

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 […]

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 […]