Hidroelectrica to have EUR 800 million budget for HPP upgrades by 2020
State-owned power utility Hidroelectrica will have EUR 800 million at its disposal by 2020 to modernize the hydropower plants (HPPs) it currently operates, according to Romania’s draft Energy Sector Strategy for the period 2018-2030 with projections until 2050, local media reported. The strategic document also envisages EUR 2.5 billion in investments for completing new hydropower […]
ACER, Energy Community to tighten cooperation on electricity market coupling
The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators, ACER, and the Energy Community Regulatory Board (ECRB) as well as the national regulatory authorities agreed to intensify cooperation and share knowledge on a regular basis, the Energy Community said in a press release. A few days ago the ACER, and the Energy Community Regulatory Board organised in […]
The first-ever ESCO project signed in Cyprus, RE-Pro says
RE-Pro Group, an Austrian company owned by international billionaire businesswoman Elena Baturina, continues the expansion of its business to generate, use, and market renewable energy in Europe and has recently signed the first-ever ESCO-related project in Cyprus, according to a press release from RE-Pro Group. The ESCO (Energy Services Company) market focuses on improving energy […]
Croatia says taking steps as EU finds it at risk of missing 2020 municipal waste recycling target
The development of the circular economy is a priority for the Croatian government, and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Energy is cooperating with local governments on the construction of separate waste collection infrastructure, which would be backed by EU grants, to ensure at least 50% is collected for reuse or recycling by 2020, unnamed […]
Belgrade bans sale of plastic shopping bags from 2020, moves to establish future metro operator
Belgrade’s city assembly has adopted a decision banning the sale of plastic shopping bags in the Serbian capital from January 1, 2020, to help reduce pollution. Once the ban on plastic shopping bags takes effect, retailers will be able to sell paper shopping bags or offer them for free. Those who do not take heed […]
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 […]
EBRD holds launch event for Green Economy Financing Facility in Serbia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today hosted the launch event for the Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) in Serbia, the fourth and largest Western Balkan market where the GEFF, aimed at providing financing for energy efficiency improvements to households through a network of partner banks, has been rolled out to date. The […]
Eco Tech MeetUp #4: Serbia has ecomobility solutions
Eco Tech Serbia organized Eco Tech MeetUp #4 Mix and Move on September 24 to mark Climate Diplomacy Week and European Mobility Week and present local ecomobility solutions, as well as raise the awareness of the diversity and availability of environmentally friendly means of transport. Eco Tech MeetUp focused on electric scooters and electric bicycles, […]