Greece’s RAE proposes stricter rules for renewables capacity auctions
Greece’s Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) has suggested stricter participation requirements for the new three-year renewable energy (RES) auctions in order to increase successful bidding. The regulator has proposed EUR 1.000 as a minimum registration fee for renewable energy auctions to be calculated at EUR 150 per MW rate. According to the proposals, participants will […]
EC demands Slovenia to comply with Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The European Commission has requested Slovenia to correctly transpose all the requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) into national law. In the EU, buildings represent 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions. Under the law, Member States must establish and apply minimum energy performance requirements for new and existing buildings, […]
EC asked Bulgaria to comply with Third Energy Package
Arguing that Bulgaria has not transposed Third Energy Package electricity and gas directives into its national legislation, the European Commission asked Bulgaria to comply with the legislative package and correctly implement two directives concerning the common rules. Bulgaria now has two months to transpose the directives into its national legislation. Otherwise, the Commission may decide […]
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 […]