New European Commission weighing energy affordability versus decarbonization goals
The European Union wants to maintain the rapid pace of decarbonization while enabling affordable energy prices
Greece earmarks EUR 50 million for small business transition in lignite regions
Western Macedonia and Megalopolis are the two traditional lignite regions of Greece. They are greening the local economy.
Slovenia’s coal plant TEŠ could close already within three years
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob said coal plant TEŠ and its accompanying mine may end operations before the expected closure in 2033
Slovenia amends Energy Act to bolster efficiency, decarbonization
The changes to Slovenia's Energy Act introduced incentives for renewables, decarbonization of coal regions and energy efficiency measures
EU proposes 2040 emissions cut target of 90%, spelling end of coal
The European Commission published an impact assessment on possible pathways toward making the European Union climate neutral by 2050
Projects worth EUR 5.6 billion underway in Bulgaria to replace coal
Coal plants in Bulgaria may close much faster than planned. Companies submitted over 70 proposals for the Just Transition Fund.
Mitsotakis: Just green transition starts with obvious win-win efforts
Huge funds are necessary for a just green transition, but so is public support, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in Davos
ContourGlobal urges Bulgaria to help coal plants for sake of energy security
CEO of ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3 Vassil Shtonov said Bulgaria needs to keep coal plants afloat until large gas power plants are built