Slovenian capital dedicated the whole of June to energy efficiency
The Dutch city of Nijmegen, chosen to be the 2018 European Green Capital Award, and Ireland’s Galway, which was selected for the 2017 European Green Leaf, were crowned at a ceremony in Ljubljana. The city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands and Sweden’s Umeå also competed to become the green capital, while Cornellà de Llobregat of […]
Sofia boosting energy efficiency in schools, kindergartens
The Capital Municipality invested BGN 20 million (EUR 10.2 million) for the construction and energy efficiency of educational infrastructure, mayor Yordanka Fandakova said at the opening of the National Teachers Council in Arena Armeets Hall in Sofia, as reported by Focus news agency. She pointed out nine kindergartens were under construction and 47 schools and […]
Korean firms looking for opportunities in green energy
Blerand Stavileci, minister of economic development, visited South Korea, holding meetings with officials and representatives of companies, particularly those in the energy sector and information and communications technology (ICT). The trip ahead of a return visit was realized with the support of the World Bank, which is one of the biggest supporters of these two […]
The deeper renovation the better, BPIE’s study shows
A new analysis about further development of the Bulgarian renovation programme for multi-family buildings has been carried out by an international team of organizations. Following the implementation of the programme’s first phase, the study argues for a shift in focus towards achieving higher energy classes, reducing at the same time the level of public subsidy […]
World Bank to increase funding for Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project
The World Bank is ready to support Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) with further investments and advisory, said Jary Vayrynen, task team leader for the endeavour financed by the domestic government through loans from the international finance institution and the International Development Association. The project is funded with USD 32 million (EUR 28.8 million). Performances […]
EBRD launches Reenova+ in Croatia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is starting a EUR 60 million facility for financing energy efficiency improvements in Croatian homes and households. Loans under the new Reenova+ financing facility will be extended by partner financial institutions, the bank stated on its website. Erste & Steiermärkische Bank d. d. is the first that joined the programme and additional […]
Energy days of Podgorica
From April 26 to 29, the capital city of Montenegro organized an event entitled Energy Days of Podgorica. The manifestation consisted of numerous activities connected under the slogan: ‘Attention. The climate is changing… and what are you doing?’, the Directorate for Energy Efficiency announced on its website. Časlav Vešović, deputy mayor, opened the event in […]
Reaching Sustainable Development Goals takes individual responsibility, cross-border projects
The United Nations in Serbia is refurbishing its future headquarters to be energy efficient and even produce its own energy. Smart meters are installed to measure the consumption of electricity, heat and water, and significant technical remodelling is underway, says Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano. In an interview with Balkan Green Energy News, the UN Resident Coordinator and […]
