Improving energy efficiency of buildings and district heating systems must go hand in hand
Increasing the energy efficiency of buildings and of district heating systems are at first glance two separate jobs, but only by linking them can real effects be achieved, as this creates a synergy and improves the efficient use of energy. This objective was the main topic of the workshop on establishing a common approach to […]
Switzerland helps energy efficiency project in Trebinje
The Swiss Foundation Esertek will participate in the financing of the energy efficiency improvement of the Trebinje City Hall worth a total of EUR 280,000. Trebinje Mayor Luka Petrović said that Foundation will contribute EUR 128,000 to the project, while the rest of the funds will be provided by the Government of Republika Srpska. “We […]
Great interest in 5th International RENEXPO Water & Energy in Belgrade
For the fifth time, Belgrade will host a unique international event – RENEXPO® Water & Energy, which gathers experts from renewable energy, energy efficiency and water management sectors active or interested in the region of Southeast Europe (SEE). The 5th RENEXPO Water & Energy, International fair trade taking place April 24 – 26 in Belexpocenter in Belgrade, […]
Government adopts proposal of Energy Concept of Slovenia
The Slovenian government has defined the text of the proposal of a resolution on the Energy Concept of Slovenia, a framework document laying out the country’s long-term energy goals, and sent it to the parliament for adoption. The document envisages lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 80% by 2050 compared to the 1990 […]
How to cut heating bills at retail outlets, without CAPEX expenditure
Seeking to change the heat energy supplier at one of its retail outlets, retailer Mercator-S turned to regional energy services company GGE for expert assistance.The task at hand contained an important element – the project was to be realized with no CAPEX expenditure. The innovative ESCO model of improving energy efficiency, which GGE is successfully […]
Commission for PPP helping municipalities adopt strategic approach
The protection of the public interest, clear allocation of responsibilities, risk sharing and raising the level of public services’ quality are among the most important tasks of the Commission for Public-Private Partnership (PPP), said Andrijana Jovanović, Deputy Chairperson of the Commission for PPP. In an interview for the Improving Energy Efficiency through Public-Private Partnership Model […]
GGE and Petrol completed retrofitting PPP of three courthouses in Slovenia
The energy renovation project of three courthouses in Slovenia – in Celje, Murska Sobota and Slovenj Gradec – has been successfully completed. This Slovenian Ministry of Justice project was conducted within the framework of a public-private partnership (PPP) and carried out by a consortium of GGE and Petrol. The goal of the project was to […]
CLIM@ competition for sustainable future – Call for applications
The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) has launched clim@, a new competition for innovative businesses or projects that have the power to change current practices and demonstrate strong positive climate impact. Fostering energy conservation, renewable energy and resource efficiency as keys to a sustainable future, the GGF has opened the call for applications globally for […]