energy efficiency
Šefčovič: EU to start proper implementation of European Green Deal
05 September 2023 - The EU will enter the phase of proper implementation of the Green Deal, the European Commission's new Executive Vice President Šefčovič said
Share of green hydrogen in Vienna cogeneration plant reaches 15%
29 August 2023 - The gas-fired Donaustadt heat and power plant in Vienna is now using a mix with up to 15% of green hydrogen
EU blocks wastewater treatment project in Kosovo* due to sanctions
15 August 2023 - The European Union suspended grants and investments in wastewater treatment systems in Kosovo* as part of sanctions against the government
Croatia needs 30,000 workers to achieve 2030 energy efficiency goals in buildings sector
11 August 2023 - According to the analysis, 40% to 60% of craftsmen say they do not know enough about energy-efficient technologies
Montenegro prepares EUR 1 million in grants for energy saving measures in industry
11 August 2023 - The program for stimulating innovative energy efficiency measures in the industry for 2023 is jointly led by three ministries
EU adopts new Energy Efficiency Directive, sets 2030 target at 11.7%
27 July 2023 - Member states agreed to collectively ensure that final energy consumption in 2030 is at least 11.7% lower than what was forecasted in 2020
Renewables capacity in projects backed by GGF reaches 1.2 GW in 2022
21 July 2023 - The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) said it achieved progress last year in mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable economic growth in its 19 markets
EU shifting focus from crisis response to net zero agenda
14 July 2023 - The EU suggested it would ask UN member states to double energy efficiency improvements and triple renewable energy deployment by 2030
EU allocates EUR 2.1 billion for energy, transport, environment projects in Western Balkans
03 July 2023 - This is the fifth investment package under the EU's Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, announced in October 2020
Households in Greece submit 350,000 applications for subsidies for solar water heaters
28 June 2023 - The number of applications for a subsidy program in Greece for replacing electric water heaters has topped 350,000
Finnish company to decarbonize district heating with small modular nuclear reactors
28 June 2023 - Finland-based Steady Energy plans to build the world's first SMR for district heating and expects to have it running by 2030
Southeastern Europe dominates EUSEW Awards again in 2023
20 June 2023 - KLIK from Križevci in Croatia and innovator Anastasia-Maria Moschovi from Greece are among this year's winners of EUSEW Awards