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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
Croatian manufacturers to get EUR 35 million for energy efficiency, renewables projects
12 October 2020 - The Croatian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development will issue a second public call for...
State Eco Fund supports environmental, renewables investments in Slovenia
06 October 2020 - Through its environmental fund, Slovenia renewed subsidy schemes for companies, entrepreneurs and local authorities that...
Serbia to back municipalities’ energy efficiency works, public lighting
29 September 2020 - Municipalities in Serbia can submit one project each by November 12 for the refurbishment of...
Vienna will equip all its public buildings with solar PV systems
22 September 2020 - Within its measures to mitigate the climate change impact, the Austrian capital made sure more...
Romania backs SMEs with EUR 200 million for renewables, EV chargers
09 September 2020 - Small and medium-sized enterprises and firms in the HoReCa sector will soon be able to...
Land lease agreement signed for Brajići wind farm
27 August 2020 - A consortium led by German renewable energy firm wpd has signed a land lease agreement...
HEP starts building Croatia’s biggest solar power plant
25 June 2020 - State power utility Hrvatska elektroprivreda (HEP) has launched works on Croatia’s biggest solar power plant,...
Greece introduces subsidies for electric vehicles of EUR 100 million
17 June 2020 - The Greek government has secured EUR 100 million for subsidies for the purchase of electric...
Environmental fund to resume grant programs put on hold by COVID-19
08 June 2020 - Croatia’s Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund is resuming grant programs for individuals and businesses...