Energy reforms move ahead despite COVID-19 – Energy Community annual report
The Annual Implementation Report reveals that the average implementation score of the contracting parties increased from 48% to 53%.
National emission trading schemes better option for EnC Contracting Parties than cross border carbon tax
Introduction of national emission trading schemes similar to the EU ETS is the best solution for CO2 pricing in the Energy Community.
Electricity prices in Western Balkans highest in Albania, Montenegro, lowest in Kosovo*
The electricity price for household consumers in Western Balkans was 2.8 times lower than the price for EU households in 2019.
Update: Site for Tuzla 7 coal project ready as Energy Community hints at sanctions
Chinese firms are building a coal plant in Tuzla, but BiH is facing sanctions in the Energy Community over state aid.
Platform Initiative launched to support clean energy transition in coal regions in Western Balkans and Ukraine
The Energy Community Secretariat has announced the launch of a Platform Initiative to support the clean energy transition in coal regions in the Western Balkans and Ukraine through knowledge exchange, technical assistance, and financial assistance. The Platform Initiative will be led by the World Bank and implemented under the political leadership from the European Commission, […]
North Macedonia first EnC member which submitted draft National Energy Climate Plan
North Macedonia is the first Energy Community Contracting Party to submit its draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the Secretariat. Albania and Georgia have announced that draft chapters of their NECPs have also been submitted to the Secretariat for guidance, while Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Ukraine are still in the process […]
NGO Green Home: Montenegro to clarify whether TPP Pljevlja will be shut down
Montenegrin non-governmental organization Green Home has called on the Ministry of Economy and state power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) to disclose whether TPP Pljevlja will consume its remaining allowed operational hours in about 20 days and whether they have a plan if the thermal power plant is closed. TPP Pljevlja, with an installed capacity […]
Albania, Kosovo* sign agreement to establish joint power exchange
Kosovo’s transmission system operator (TSO) KOSTT and its Albanian counterpart OST have signed the agreement on the establishment of the Albanian Power Exchange – ALPEX, formerly called APEX. The shareholder agreement for ALPEX was signed by Chief Executive Officer of KOSTT Ilir Shala, and Administrator of OST Skerdi Drenova. ALPEX, based in Tirana, will operate […]
