World Bank’s loan to support electricity supply tariff rises in Serbia
World Bank (WB) EUR 160.6 million loan provided to Serbia will, among other activities, support public power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS ) in achieving increased convergence of the guaranteed electricity supply tariff to reach market parity levels. The percentage and the date of the electricity price hike are not determined. According to World Bank’s statement […]
How to involve CSOs and private sector in creating sustainable energy policy
“Given that the decision-making process in the sustainable energy sector does not include all interested parties, our intention is to create a mechanism for them to be involved in the future legislative processes, and to define their proposals on energy development,” sustainable energy expert Maja Turković said at the opening of the first workshop organized […]
New EUR 5 million loan for energy efficiency in BiH
A loan of up to EUR 5 million is now available to individuals, residents’ associations, producers, service providers, suppliers and vendors of green technologies for energy efficiency investments in residential sector. The funds are provided by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and will be distributed through services of MKF Partner, a microfinance institution […]
I recommend ESCO model to municipalities and public sector
I believe that the use of public-private partnership, or the ESCO mechanism, is the right way to increase energy efficiency in the public sector. Therefore, I recommend it to municipalities, but also the entire public sector,” said Aleksandar Antić, Minister of Mining and Energy. In an interview for the Improving Energy Efficiency through Public-Private Partnership Model publication he […]
FYRM is promoting renewables and energy efficiency by subsidies
The Government of Macedonia (FYRM) has allocated over EUR 800.000 (MKD 50 million) for the promotion of renewable energy sources and improvement of energy efficiency in households for 2018. The subsidy program, recently published on the Ministry of Economy website determines the method, conditions, criteria and procedure for allocating these funds from the budget. EUR […]
New energy efficiency framework for households in Western Balkans
Households in Kosovo* are now able to apply for loans at local partner financial institutions for green technology solutions through the Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) for Kosovo*. GEFF has been launched by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and will provide loans to households for energy efficiency improvements, under the Regional Energy […]
GGE has changed its name and brand and becomes Resalta
Resalta is the new name and brand under which one of the leading energy services companies in South-Eastern Europe, GGE, will operate in the future. What does not change is the company’s commitment to the development of renewable energy sources and the provision of energy efficient solutions to customers. Resalta stands for the high results […]
EUSEW18 goes beyond the week – Energy days hosted in May and June
EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) has been raising awareness on the importance of renewable energy sources and efficient energy use in Europe for 12 editions already. But, the EUSEW extends beyond the week itself. There are Energy Days in May and June. The tagline for the 13th edition Lead the clean energy transition is designed to encourage even […]