EC adopts Europe-wide strategy to fight plastic pollution
As a part of the transition towards a more circular economy, the European Commission (EC) adopted the first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics. According to the statement of the EC, this strategy will protect the environment from plastic pollution whilst fostering growth and innovation, turning a challenge into a positive agenda for the Future of Europe. […]
Establishment of energy exchange in Greece seems very imminent
The institutional framework for the establishment and operation of the energy exchange, amended to harmonize the Greek energy market with all European markets, has been sent to the Greek parliament. Based on previous reports from Greek media, the energy exchange is expected to be established in the first half of 2018, while Energy and Environment […]
EU launched project to assist Paris Agreement implementation in Western Balkans and Turkey
European Commission published contract notice for the support to the implementation of the 2015 Paris Agreement in the Western Balkans and Turkey and help their transition towards the low emissions and climate-resilient economy. The project is titled EU Support for Climate Action in IPA II beneficiaries – Transition towards the low emissions and climate-resilient economy […]
European Commission approved Greek auction scheme for renewable electricity
Greece will organize regular, competitive auctions to grant support to renewable energy sources, as planned, since the European Commission approved the Greek auction scheme for the production of electricity from renewable sources and high efficiency cogeneration. Being in line with EU State aid rules, the scheme will further European Union energy and climate goals whilst […]
European Air Quality Index to show up-to-date quality of air
Since The European Environment Agency (EEA) launched the European Air Quality Index, this online feature allows users to learn and understand more about air quality where they live and work, to check the air quality in any given moment, and to make informed decisions about their environment. This feature displays online up-to-the-minute data for the […]
ELENA provides EUR 1.7 million for energy renovation of public buildings in Slovenia
The Slovenian Ministry of Infrastructure has been awarded through ELENA program a EUR 1.7 million non-refundable aid for energy reconstruction and renovation projects for the public sector buildings. ELENA (European Local Energy Assistance) is a joint initiative of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 program. It provides grants for technical […]
NEXT-E project to provide 252 chargers for electric vehicles until 2020
By the end of 2020 Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovenia, and Romania will get 222 fast (50 kW) and 30 ultra-fast (150-350 kW) chargers for electric vehicles as part of the NEXT-E project. Chargers will be installed along main highways, with a maximum distance of 150 km which will for the first time enable […]
Central and South-Eastern European countries expand cooperation in energy sector
Central and South-Eastern European countries, including 9 EU Member States and 8 Energy Community Contracting Parties, have expanded their cooperation in the field of energy under the CESEC initiative to include electricity, energy efficiency and renewable energy. To that end, a memorandum of understanding was signed yesterday at the ministerial meeting in Bucharest. Ministers of […]