Greece’s first Climate Law to end lignite use by 2028
Ambitious new sectoral energy and climate goals will be included in Greece’s first Climate Law, including the decommissioning of all lignite plants by 2028 at the latest. At the same time, the prohibition of oil use for heating and a large number of electric cars are expected to lead to significant CO2 reductions. The highlights […]
California to mandate installation of solar panels for new, renovated buildings
The energy regulator has proposed the installation of PV panels and battery storage for the construction and renovation of all buildings to be mandatory.
Slovenia plans refurbishment for 74% of single-family homes, 91% of multiapartment buildings by 2050
The Government of Slovenia has adopted a long-term strategy for energy renovation of buildings until 2050.
Berlin to make solar panels mandatory for new buildings from 2023
Germany’s capital Berlin is making photovoltaic or solar thermal installations mandatory for new buildings from 2023.
Bulgaria to use EUR 1.5 billion from EU recovery fund for energy efficiency
Minister Petya Avramova says the energy efficiency segment of the Recovery and Resilience Plan of Bulgaria would be worth EUR 1.53 billion
Greece earmarks EUR 850 million for energy efficiency, prosumers
The Greek government has prepared an EUR 850 million program for energy efficiency in the private buildings sector, including incentives for the use of renewable energy for self-consumption and the introduction of solutions for smart homes. The idea is to introduce energy saving measures in 60,000 households per year until 2030, local media reported. The […]
Sparkasse Bank Makedonija secures EUR 2 million under GEFF for green buildings
Sparkasse Bank Makedonija has secured a EUR 2 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) under the Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) program to support investments in high-performance green technologies in privately owned buildings in North Macedonia. The agreement on loan was signed by Gligor Bišev, Chairman of the Management Board […]
Green building becoming increasingly important to tenants
A green building will not pollute the environment during construction or use. This will benefit the residents as they will have better working and living conditions, but also their neighbors, because the building will produce, for example, less noise. Reduced CO2 emissions are also one of the benefits of the green building concept – buildings […]