Energy Community Just Transition Forum: transition to clean energy must be gradual
Energy Community Just Transition Forum: to make sure the energy transition is just, it needs to be gradual.
Slovenia’s mayors set council to secure just transition for coal phaseout
The government has published action plans for phasing out coal, documents which will help Slovenia to apply at Just transition fund.
Kopač tells Kosovo* there is no future for coal power plants
Market liberalization implies rising power prices and Kosovo* must make sure it happens gradually, Energy Community Secretariat Director Janez Kopač warned
Kostas Skrekas becomes minister of the environment and energy of Greece
New Minister of the Environment and Energy of Greece Kostas Skrekas took over the post from Kostis Hatzidakis. Major reforms are already underway.
Fastest coal phaseout will have least environmental impact in Slovenia
The draft environmental impact assessment has examined the impact of the three scenarios from the strategy.
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
Platform Initiative launched to support clean energy transition in coal regions in Western Balkans and Ukraine
The Energy Community Secretariat has announced the launch of a Platform Initiative to support the clean energy transition in coal regions in the Western Balkans and Ukraine through knowledge exchange, technical assistance, and financial assistance. The Platform Initiative will be led by the World Bank and implemented under the political leadership from the European Commission, […]
Romania to allocate EUR 23 million for closure of two coal mines in Jiu Valley
Romania has drafted the decision to grant RON 110 million (EUR 22.6 million) for the closure of coal mines Lonea and Lupeni in the Jiu Valley. The mines are operated by energy company Complexului Energetic Hunedoara (CE Hunedoara). The decision is being prepared by the Ministry of Economy and Energy, according to the local media. […]