Energy Community tracker: Western Balkans’ progress towards CBAM exemption
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Intersectoral cooperation and the integration of the electricity and district heating sectors are necessary to utilize the energy balancing and storage potential