EEO Scheme Model developed for BiH, energy efficiency investment potential estimated at EUR 2.55 billion
The Energy Efficiency Obligation (EEO) Scheme Model for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), developed by the USAID Energy Investment Activity (EIA) Project together with relevant ministries and other government institutions, is designed to significantly improve the way efficient energy production is financed. A survey has shown that the majority of respondents support the idea of financing […]
USAID, British Embassy sign MoU to help BiH met its obligation towards Energy Community
USAID Bosnia and Herzegovina and the British Embassy Sarajevo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the promotion of cooperation in the energy sector in BiH. This document defines cooperation in the energy sector reform process with the overall aim to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in fulfilling its obligations toward the Energy Community Treaty […]
BiH one step closer to developing Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan
The GIZ Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe – Energy Efficiency (ORF-EE) organized a two-day Workshop on Development of Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP) in Sarajevo. The event took place from 5 to 6 February, 2019 in Hotel Europe. The workshop brought together more than 80 participants, among them members of the Working […]
Draft regulations discussed for Macedonia to introduce prosumers, premiums for PV, wind energy projects
A public debate was organized in Skopje on November 8 to discuss a draft rulebook and a draft decree to regulate the sector of renewable energy sources over the coming period, including prosumers and tendering procedures with electronic reverse auctions to award premiums to investors seeking to build PV and wind energy capacities. The draft […]
USAID to help Macedonia diversify energy supply, harmonize regulations with EU
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has signed memoranda of cooperation with the Macedonian government and Ministry of Economy, as well as with the Energy Regulatory Commission on the Development of the Regional Energy Market project, in what will help diversify Macedonia’s energy portfolio and harmonize the national energy legislation with EU directives, according […]
U.S. Energy Association, USAID to support regional electricity market creation in SEE
The U.S. Energy Association (USEA) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have structured a landmark agreement that supports the development of a regional electricity market among transmission system operators (TSOs) and market operators (MOs) in eight countries in Southeast Europe (SEE), the USEA said on its website. Under the new Electricity Market Initiative (EMI), […]
Fourth Energy Summit in Bosnia and Herzegovina in Neum, April 25 – 27
The Fourth Energy Summit in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) will take place April 25 – 27 in Neum. The gathering is organized and financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The summit will be focused on sustainable development of the energy sector in BiH, renewable […]
Energy Community and USAID signed a Framework for Cooperation
The Energy Community Secretariat and USAID signed a Framework for Cooperation. As one of Cooperation first deliverables, two sides agreed to organize a meeting of all donors active in the Energy Community Contracting Parties. A Framework for Cooperation was signed by Director Janez Kopač, on behalf of the Energy Community Secretariat, and Acting Assistant Administrator, […]