Croatia drafts EUR 1.68 billion Social Climate Plan
The funds would be obtained from the auctions of emission allowances in the European Union and Croatia under the EU ETS 2
Energy communities reduce power bills for members, improve electricity market
Energy communities of citizens are greening energy and they benefit society at a local level, according to participants in an event organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Rooftop solar on public buildings gains momentum in Slovenia
Two more Slovenian cities plan to install rooftop solar systems on public buildings and create energy communities
Greece’s energy transition at risk amid gridlock with batteries, new tech
An overreliance on photovoltaics, combined with slow growth in new technologies and storage, threatens Greece's renewable energy future
Greek regulator steps in to prevent energy communities misuse
Legitimate energy communities have suffered in Greece, as private investors have been taking advantage of the status
Bulgarian capital Sofia to create its first energy community in Vitosha district
Citizens and businesses in Sofia will be able to invest in a photovoltaic system on a school rooftop as part of the first energy community. It would be a partnership between the city’s Vitosha District, individuals and legal entities. Following a few early initiatives in Bulgaria, the capital city decided to establish its first energy […]
Celje, Šoštanj among Slovenian municipal authorities pursuing energy independence
The City of Celje is installing 11 solar power plants on public buildings, and the Municipality of Šoštanj plans four such units
Greece loses EU grant intended for renewable electricity for vulnerable consumers
The ambitious Apollo program is losing a EUR 100 million EU grant for renewables and storage, intended to lower energy costs for vulnerable consumers