Energy Community
Energy Community tracker: Western Balkans’ progress towards CBAM exemption
07 July 2023 - The report assesses the steps made by the Western Balkans contracting parties in fulfilling six conditions for CBAM exemption
Montenegro, BiH agree roadmap to resolve issues over Buk Bijela hydropower project
06 July 2023 - Montenegro and BiH have set up a working group to address problems with the Buk Bijela hydropower project on the border between the two countries
Introducing emissions trading requires EU’s financial support
30 June 2023 - To take a position on carbon pricing, Serbia and other Western Balkan countries need financial support, primarily from the EU, says Minister Đedović
Lorkowski: Carbon pricing is condition for electricity sector to avoid EU’s carbon border tax
09 June 2023 - Market coupling and emissions trading systems are the prerequisites for an exemption from CBAM for electricity
Albania, Republic of Srpska roll out registries for guarantees of origin
07 June 2023 - Now they can start issuing GOs and engage in trading in line with EU rules, the Energy Community Secretariat said
CAN Europe: Western Balkans took little to no action in preparing NECPs
05 June 2023 - In 2021, the obligation to adopt NECPs was postponed until 2024 at the latest while the deadline for delivering drafts is June 30, 2023
BEF 2023: EU’s power market reform will only boost PPAs’ role
20 May 2023 - Businesses in the region must quickly adapt to the new power purchase rules to maintain and improve competitiveness, according to the panel Market design – is the current electricity market model sustainable?
BEF 2023: Decarbonization and energy storage require district heating integration with power sector
17 May 2023 - Intersectoral cooperation and the integration of the electricity and district heating sectors are necessary to utilize the energy balancing and storage potential
BEF 2023: Decarbonization is essential for economic progress in Southeastern Europe
08 May 2023 - It is necessary to accelerate the decarbonization of the electricity sector and energy in general to maintain economic development, top officials from Southeastern European countries and the Energy Community Secretariat said at the kickoff of Belgrade Energy Forum 2023
Firms from Energy Community can now use EU’s joint gas purchasing platform
06 April 2023 - The first demand aggregation through AggregateEU is planned for April, followed by the publication of the first tender for suppliers in May
Montenegro changes law for coal power plant Pljevlja to continue operating
03 March 2023 - Before Montenegro's move, the Federation of BiH extended the operation of EPBiH's Tuzla 4 and Kakanj 5 units
Belgrade Energy Forum 2023 – where the leaders of energy transition in SEE meet
27 February 2023 - Belgrade Energy Forum 2023 will gather 400 energy transition leaders. The two-day conference has drawn great interest, so hurry and secure your spot.