Environmentalists oppose lignite mine projects in North Macedonia
The general manager of state-owned utility ESM said it would open two lignite mines, which was strongly condemned by environmentalist organization Eko-svest. The mine opening was announced in the context of new challenges with the energy crisis in North Macedonia and the next heating season, while the environmentalists claim that coal mines are unacceptable from […]
Energy Community: Prolonging operation of coal plants in BiH is breach of treaty
The Federation of BiH intends to operate two coal plants past their allowed limits, which the Energy Community Secretariat says is a clear breach of obligations
Energy Community launches series of free webinars on green bonds
The intention is to improve stakeholders knowledge on designing green bonds on a national, municipal and company scale
Goverment of FBiH intends to extend operation of two units in coal power plants Kakanj, Tuzla
Two units in coal plants are due to be shut down in line with the EU’s Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCPD).
BiH, Kosovo*, North Macedonia in breach of rules on air pollution from thermal power plants
BiH, Kosovo* and North Macedonia surpassed the ceilings for air pollutants in 2018 and 2019, the Energy Community Secretariat said
Energy Community meets 2020 target for energy efficiency, makes progress on renewables
The Energy Community has achieved the 2020 headline target for energy efficiency, and three contracting parties met the goals for renewables
Energy Community is obligated to follow EU’s CEEAG state aid guidelines
The EU's Guidelines on State Aid for Climate, Environmental Protection and Energy (CEEAG) are obligatory, the Energy Community Secretariat said
EU’s carbon border tax must become mainstream topic in Western Balkans
Measures accompanying the CBAM must be directed to helping the Western Balkans adjust to the CO2 pricing system, experts say