Energy Community launches infringement procedures against BiH, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Serbia
Large combustion plants in four contracting parties surpassed air pollution limits, prompting an enforcement process within the Energy Community
Kopač: Serbia taking big steps in energy; power prices must be raised
Energy Community Secretariat Director Janez Kopač praised the reforms in Serbia but also stressed the prices of power for households must be increased
Environmental organizations urge Croatia to stop burning coal, sue ministry over TPP Plomin 1
At a time when many EU countries are working on coal phase-out, Croatia is planning to overhaul coal-fired TPP Plomin 1.
Great interest for incentives to replace coal furnaces, boilers in Sarajevo
2,160 applications have been sent at the public call for granting incentives to purchase certified furnaces, and boilers on pellet and heat pumps.
COVID-19 pandemic accelerated slowdown in coal power plant sector
Electricity output from fossil fuels dropped more than from low-carbon sources. The coal power sector showed the greatest weakness in the market.
Scientists warn replacing fossil fuels with wood is ‘false solution’ to climate crisis
Over 500 scientists have warned world leaders against treating biomass as carbon neutral and supporting tree cutting for energy production.
TEŠ terminates waste coincineration project in Šoštanj thermal power plant
Under fire for soliciting neighboring municipalities' opinion, TEŠ announced it would discontinue work on waste coincineration project for Šoštanj TPP.
Coal pollution in Turkey brings annual health costs of up to EUR 10.9 billion
Air pollution from coal power plants in Turkey kills almost 5,000 people prematurely and leads to 3,000 preterm births every year