Public dialogue towards sustainability and climate protection
The third International Conference ‘Energy. Development. Democracy.’ was held in Podgorica, Montenegro, under the title ‘How successful policy dialogue can ensure sustainable use of energy and climate protection in South-East Europe’. Members of parliaments from countries of Southeastern Europe (SEE), civil society leaders, experts in the field of energy, governmental institutions and representatives of the […]
GGF boosts Ohridska banka’s green lending portfolio
The Green for Growth Fund, Southeast Europe (GGF) is providing EUR 4 million in funding to Ohridska banka, part of Société Générale Group. Macedonia imports over 40 percent of its primary energy; almost 80 percent of the electricity generated domestically stems from fossil sources, mainly coal, two institutions said. Ohridska has recognized the importance of […]
Macedonia improves legal framework on energy audits
By Darko Janevski, RE Specialist, Clean Energy Investment Project, djanevski@winrock.org In order to meet the energy savings targets and commitments to the European Energy Community, Macedonia is doing a lot to improve its legislation on energy efficiency. Macedonian policy and legal framework on energy efficiency is consisted of: Strategy for Development of the Energy Sector […]
Fund of EUR 1 million open for local projects in Vojvodina
Capital Investment Administration of Autonomous Province of Vojvodina published a public invitation to municipal authorities for funds of RSD 120 million (EUR 1 million) to finance and co-finance their energy as well as energy efficiency projects. The document lists possible projects: reconstruction, adaptation and rehabilitation of thermal envelopes, of thermo-technical installations and facilities for the […]
Consultant sought for housing energy efficiency credit lines
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development published an invitation for expressions of interest for consultancy services in scaling up its operations of Sustainable Energy Financing Facilities (SEFF) in Croatia. Households are the largest energy user, consuming more than 30% of the total final energy consumption, the notice said. Households are also the largest consumer of […]
Gabrovo opens energy efficiency projects tender
The Municipality of Gabrovo has opened a tender for design of work projects, part of an energy efficiency programme, with an estimated value of BGN 2 million (EUR 1.02 million), a notice published in the EU’s procurement journal indicated, SeeNews reported. The value of the contract does not include value-added tax. Works should be completed […]
İşbank joins EBRD’s home energy efficiency programme
The USD 350 million financing facility launched by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) was joined by İş Bankası AŞ (İşbank), headquartered in Levent, Istanbul. The purpose of the programme is to boost investment in energy efficiency improvements for homes, EBRD said. The Turkey Residential Energy Efficiency […]
Renewables alter market game
More energy generated at the distribution level, from renewable sources, is requiring a system overhaul in operation and regulation, says Janez Kopač, Director of Energy Community Secretariat. Balkan Green Energy News asked the Director of Energy Community Secretariat about the organization’s stance on the Energy Union, the members’ progress towards common goals, electricity pricing and red […]
