just transition
The green transition at a crossroads: how equity can take it forward
20 January 2025 - The EU's Green and Social Deal must ensure a fair and equitable green transition, balancing climate action with social protections for vulnerable groups.
How to turn electricity bills into tools for climate action and social justice
17 January 2025 - What if your electricity bill could help fight climate change and tackle inequality? Europe’s energy transition is not just about counting solar panels and wind turbines: it is about making the system work for everyone
Slovenia’s coal phaseout: Coal assets to be separated from electricity utility HSE
06 December 2024 - The Government of Slovenia will provide EUR 403 million to prevent the bankruptcy of coal power plant Šoštanj and the mine in Velenje
New European Commission weighing energy affordability versus decarbonization goals
28 November 2024 - The European Union wants to maintain the rapid pace of decarbonization while enabling affordable energy prices
Greece kicks off third battery storage auction – for 200 MW
12 November 2024 - issued a public call for the country's third auction for subsidies for standalone battery storage projects
EU approves Western Balkans reform agendas including auction schedules for renewables
24 October 2024 - Western Balkan governments excluding BiH can draw funding from the EU's Growth Plan as they fulfill reform obligations and achieve goals
Greece to offer 200 MW in third battery storage auction
20 September 2024 - Before the end of 2024, Greece intends to provide subsidies for standalone battery projects of 200 MW in total via the third auction
Third of Von der Leyen’s next European Commission to handle green transition, environment
18 September 2024 - Spain's Teresa Ribera and Demark's Dan Jørgensen are Ursula von der Leyen's picks for the top energy jobs in the next European Commission
Mexhiti hints at delaying North Macedonia’s coal exit deadline until 2050
13 September 2024 - North Macedonia aims to end the use of coal in the energy sector by 2050, First Deputy Prime Minister Izet Mexhiti said
Leaked paper shows Romania’s power sector coal-free in 2026
02 August 2024 - Transelectrica reportedly doesn't see coal power plants having any share in Romania's transmission system in 2026 and beyond
Serbia publishes Draft Energy Sector Development Strategy up to 2040
25 July 2024 - Thermal power capacity is seen decreasing by 45% and the capacity of renewable energy facilities is expected to increase by 20 times
Greece earmarks EUR 50 million for small business transition in lignite regions
15 May 2024 - Western Macedonia and Megalopolis are the two traditional lignite regions of Greece. They are greening the local economy.