North Macedonia first in Western Balkans adopts National Energy and Climate Plan
The NECP covers the period from 2021 to 2030 and prescribes the path to achieve the goals set for 2030, the government said
Barometer of Sustainable Energy Transition – how prepared is Montenegro?
A clear vision, the responsibility of key actors, the NECP, sources of financing – each of these segments is equally important for Montenegro’s energy transition.
Albania becomes second country to submit draft NECP to Energy Community Secretariat
There is still room for additional policies to help Albania decouple economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions.
Montenegro announces coal phaseout by 2035
Montenegro has joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance, announcing it will stop using coal by 2035 at the latest.
Energy transition in Serbia kicks off – challenges in planning, implementation
Serbia’s decision to halt the construction of thermal power plant Kolubara B is the country’s first serious step in the energy transition.
Serbia opens public consultation on draft law on renewable energy
Serbia’s draft law on renewable energy sources, which introduces auctions and prosumers, is up for public consultation until February 9.
Albanian parliament approves climate change bill
The Albanian parliament has approved a climate change bill, which, among other things, provides a legal basis for adopting a National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2021-2030 and the foundation for transposing and implementing the EU’s Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Directive. The law, which passed the Albanian parliament in December, envisages integrating climate change […]
Slovenia’s NECP: Local communities, protected areas limit renewables growth
Obstruction by local communities and environmental restrictions are the main obstacles for renewables in Slovenia
