FBiH government abandons plan to extend subsidies for SHPPs for another 33 years
01 April 2021 - The Government of FBiH wanted to allow an extension after a period of 12 years during which SHPPs receive subsidies.
Romanians can buy electric Dacia Spring for only EUR 7,700
24 March 2021 - Dacia has set the starting price at EUR 18,100 while the government prepared grants of about EUR 10,400 per vehicle.
Kopač: Serbia taking big steps in energy; power prices must be raised
10 March 2021 - Energy Community Secretariat Director Janez Kopač praised the reforms in Serbia but also stressed the prices of power for households must be increased
Great interest for incentives to replace coal furnaces, boilers in Sarajevo
25 February 2021 - 2,160 applications have been sent at the public call for granting incentives to purchase certified furnaces, and boilers on pellet and heat pumps.
NALED calls for applying ‘polluter pays’ principle in Serbia
15 February 2021 - NALED has called for applying the "polluter pays" principle in Serbia to encourage business and people to cut emissions.
Scientists warn replacing fossil fuels with wood is ‘false solution’ to climate crisis
15 February 2021 - Over 500 scientists have warned world leaders against treating biomass as carbon neutral and supporting tree cutting for energy production.
North Macedonia to subsidize prosumers with EUR 130,000 in 2021
22 January 2021 - North Macedonia will support renewable energy and energy efficiency in households with some EUR 840,000 in 2021, including EUR 130,000 for prosumers.
Slovenia offers EUR 1.5 million in incentives for green jobs
22 January 2021 - Slovenia has set yet another shining example in the region, offering EUR 1.5 million in subsidies to employers who hire people in green jobs.
Serbia to spend EUR 1 million on subsidies for electric, hybrid vehicles
31 December 2020 - The goverment aims to reduce air pollution and citizens demand funds to be redirected to low-income individuals for household energy efficiency.
Serbia’s renewables incentive fee raised fivefold
21 December 2020 - The government has decided to increase the surcharge paid by consumers to fund renewable energy incentives from EUR 0.00079 per kWh to EUR 0.00371.
Here’s what Western Balkans committed to in Sofia Declaration on Green Agenda
13 November 2020 - By signing the Sofia Declaration on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, the region have committed to a number of specific actions.
Greek PPC may offer residents of coal regions to invest in solar power
19 October 2020 - Government-controlled PPC wants to offer shares in solar projects to people in Greek coal-dependent areas