China launches carbon trading system
Carbon emissions trading includes a total of 2,225 power companies, which last year accounted for about 40% of the country’s emissions.
Gradual introduction of carbon pricing with market integration recommended for Energy Community
A gradual introduction of carbon pricing coupled with full market integration is recommended as the best option for the Energy Community Contracting Parties.
Albanian parliament approves climate change bill
The Albanian parliament has approved a climate change bill, which, among other things, provides a legal basis for adopting a National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2021-2030 and the foundation for transposing and implementing the EU’s Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Directive. The law, which passed the Albanian parliament in December, envisages integrating climate change […]
EU leaders agree on budget, green recovery funds, 55% emission cut goal
The European Parliament is set to vote on a proposal for the EU's seven-year budget, green recovery funds and the 55% emission cut target
RESET: European Green Deal is chance for energy transition in BiH
The European Green Deal is a chance for BiH to upgrade its energy system and make it environmentally sustainable, experts from RESET said.
National emission trading schemes better option for EnC Contracting Parties than cross border carbon tax
Introduction of national emission trading schemes similar to the EU ETS is the best solution for CO2 pricing in the Energy Community.
Strong political will and access to European electricity market – key enablers of RES integration challenges in Western Balkans
Authors: REPCONS project team of key experts Experts from the Western Balkans see energy transition as a development opportunity for countries in the region that allows building modern, environmentally and climate-friendly power systems by 2050. Decarbonization of the power sectors needs to be achieved dominantly through the application of solar photovoltaic and wind power technologies, […]
EU preparing CO2 tax for products from other countries
The European Commission launched public consultations on taxation rules that would help its climate agenda. It expressed the intention to revise the internal Energy Tax Directive and to introduce a carbon border adjustment mechanism in line with the European Green Deal. The latter, effectively a CO2 tax, could be applied for imported and domestic goods […]