EIF backs Slovenia’s Resalta with EUR 6 million
The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the EIB Group, will provide EUR 6 million of new equity capital to the innovative Slovenian provider of energy efficiency solutions Resalta. This capital increase will help Resalta evolve from being a start-up and implement a business plan to become a major provider of independent energy services and […]
GGF Partners with Mikrofin to boost energy efficiency in households, small enterprises
The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) has partnered with Mikrofin to encourage energy efficiency measures among households and small agri-businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the GGF said in a press release. The impact of the EUR 2 million loan will be enhanced through capacity building measures, enabling Mikrofin to develop and market a dedicated energy-efficiency […]
Ministry announces EUR 2.7 million public call for energy efficiency projects
The Ministry of Mining and Energy has announced a public call to allocate RSD 325 million (about EUR 2.7 million) from the budget fund for improving energy efficiency in 2019 to municipalities. The application deadline is March 27. Funds will be allocated under the program for financing energy efficiency activities and measures in 2019. The […]
MPs of North Macedonia discussing tasks and challenges under chapters 15 and 27 of EU law
Bringing together parliamentarians of the Republic of North Macedonia, representatives of the Ministry for Economy and Ministry of Environment, the Secretariat for European Affairs and the NGO sector, the Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe – Energy Efficiency (ORF-EE) in collaboration with its partner Center for Research and Policy Making (CRPM), held a Parliamentary Hearing […]
GGF Impact Stories: Helping Serbia increase energy savings
The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) supports sustainable energy finance and green energy projects through funding, know-how and the tools to succeed in the market. Serbia represents one of the Fund’s largest portfolios and with more than EUR 90 million invested, it is one of the GGF’s biggest success stories to date. The GGF, which […]
EEO Scheme Model developed for BiH, energy efficiency investment potential estimated at EUR 2.55 billion
The Energy Efficiency Obligation (EEO) Scheme Model for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), developed by the USAID Energy Investment Activity (EIA) Project together with relevant ministries and other government institutions, is designed to significantly improve the way efficient energy production is financed. A survey has shown that the majority of respondents support the idea of financing […]
City of Belgrade to offer 100 public buildings to improve energy efficiency under ESCO model
The City of Belgrade will offer around 100 public building to investors to improve energy efficiency under ESCO projects, city representatives announced on World Energy Efficiency Day, adding that at the end of 2019 or at the beginning of 2020, the EUR 16 million Thermal Rehabilitation of Public Buildings project will be launched. Belgrade Mayor […]
MVP Plus Kick-off Work-shop in Podgorica
The GIZ ORF-EE held its MVP Plus Kick-off Work-shop in Podgorica, Montenegro from 26 to 27 February, 2019. The event provided an opportunity for a detailed presentation of the new ORF-EE project ‘Strengthening the Cooperation Between National and Local Level in South-East Europe for Sustainable Development of Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Measures’ (MVP Plus) […]