Draft Law on Energy unveiled, energy cooperatives to be introduced
The Ministry of Infrastructure has published a Draft Law on Energy to change some provisions of the existing law and introduce certain new solutions, including the establishment of the energy cooperatives. The draft will be up for public consultation until February 21. The draft is in line with EU directives, as well as Guidelines on State […]
UNDP issues public call to apply for preparation of Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has issued a public call to local governments in BiH to apply for the preparation of their Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP). The public call was issued in early January, and the deadline to submit applications is February 15, 2019. The Sustainable […]
How is Balkan region progressing on energy and climate plans?
Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Greece are among 7 EU member states that failed to submit drafts of their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the European Commission by the December 31, 2018 deadline. In the region, Romania, Slovenia, and Croatia have officially published their draft plans, while Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo*, Serbia, and Bosnia and […]
Conservatism still dominates Serbian energy sector, potential of energy transition underestimated
To help accelerate Serbia’s energy transition and reduce emissions, it would perhaps be best for state power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) to build a major, 300 MW solar power plant as a first step. In the long run, the solar power plant’s output would be cheaper than that of any coal-fired power plant, Nikola Rajaković, […]
Romanian regulator permits excess electricity sale by prosumers
As of January 1, households with installed production from renewable energy sources are able to supply electricity to the grid, while their suppliers are obliged to purchase it, the local media reported. The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has approved 3 orders that facilitate the commercialization of electricity generated from renewable energy sources by prosumers […]
Slovenia seeks applications for payments to back renewables, high-efficiency cogeneration
The Slovenian Energy Agency has invited applications for incentives to support electricity production from renewable energy sources and high-efficiency cogeneration. Eligible to receive incentives are new or reconstructed renewable energy facilities and combined heat and power (CHP) plants. A total of EUR 10 million in funding is available under the public call for project proposals […]
Montenegro to start phasing out feed-in tariffs for renewables in 2020
The Government of Montenegro has decided to start gradually reducing feed-in tariffs for renewable energy sources as of January 1, 2020, and announced it will continue to promote the construction of wind farms, solar power plants, and large hydropower plants without guaranteed incentive prices, Montenegrin media reported. The government has adopted regulations that will put […]
How world’s favorite toy maker achieved its 100% renewable energy target
As Lego’s products hide in gift wrapping under Christmas trees around the world, it is worth recalling that the Danish toy company has achieved its 100% renewable energy target, three years ahead of schedule. Lego has achieved its renewable energy target, which means it balances 100% of its energy use with energy from renewable sources. […]