Croatia’s proposed energy strategy envisages raising renewables’ share to 36.4% by 2030
The Croatian government has sent to parliament a proposal of the country’s energy sector development strategy until 2030, with projections until 2050, which envisages increasing renewables’ share in gross final energy consumption to 36.4% by 2030. Presenting the proposal of the strategy, Minister of Environmental Protection and Energy Tomislav Ćorić said that renewables’ share is […]
TENDERING: Development of Belgrade energy efficiency program, plan
The City of Belgrade has announced a public call for the development of the city’s energy efficiency program for the period 2021-2023 and energy efficiency plan for 2021. The application deadline is November 25, and the criterion for the award of the contract is the lowest bid, according to the public call for the energy […]
Procredit Bank Macedonia secures EUR 1 million to finance energy efficiency in households
Procredit Bank Macedonia has secured a EUR 1 million loan from the EBRD for financing energy efficiency improvements of residential buildings, in order to help homeowners reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve the quality of life. Procredit Bank Macedonia will on-lend funds to local households, housing associations and service providers planning to invest in […]
Resalta completes lighting project for bERS Logistics in Bulgaria
Resalta has completed a lighting renovation project for logistics company bERS Logistics at its facility in Musachevo, Bulgaria, according to a press release from Resalta. bERS Logistics provides logistics services, including warehousing, shipping and e-commerce support, with facilities throughout Bulgaria. The client chose to renovate lighting at its Musachevo logistics center, near Sofia, in order […]
Four systemic Greek banks join EUR 650 million sustainable infrastructure program – EIB
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has confirmed in a press release involvement of four systemic Greek banks in a new EUR 650 million green infrastructure investment program. Confirmation of the involvement of the four systemic Greek banks – Alpha Bank, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece, and Piraeus Bank – will enable EUR 650 million for […]
GGF secures EUR 25 million from OeEB to continue green finance
The Development Bank of Austria (Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank AG – OeEB) has increased its investment with the Green for Growth Fund (GGF) by providing an additional EUR 25 million in senior shares, according to a press release from the GGF. OeEB’s commitment will help the GGF continue to develop renewable energy projects and improve energy and […]
Energy transition – A challenge with no historical precedence (part one)
Author: Goran Granić, director of Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar The energy sectors of all countries are facing a great challenge, a transition amid continuous reduction in CO2 emissions, which is a challenge with no historical precedence and which involves all participants in the technological chain of energy management, all citizens, and all economic entities. At […]
Petrol to help T Plus optimize district heating systems in Russia, work with Schneider Electric
Slovenian energy Petrol has signed a memorandum with T Plus Group, Russia’s largest privately-owned heat and power company, to take part in projects to optimize district heating in the regions where T Plus is present, marking the Slovenian company’s entry to the Russian market, according to a press release on Petrol’s website. Petrol brings to […]