Western Balkans: coal pollution increases due to government failures – new report
September 17, 2024
In 2023, Western Balkan governments’ dereliction of their law enforcement duties again allowed an increase in sulphur dioxide (SO2) pollution from the region’s antiquated coal power plants, according to the sixth edition of Bankwatch’s Comply or Close report, published today (1). Dust and nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution from coal plants also continued to exceed legal limits.
The Western Balkans residential Green Economy Financing Facility: Results so far and recommendations for further action
January 31, 2024
This briefing assesses the effectiveness of the energy efficiency credit lines for households financed through the Green Economy Financing Facility, in terms of environmental sustainability and attractiveness for users in all six Western Balkan countries.
China’s Unexpected Impact on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans
August 15, 2023
As the Western Balkans countries grapple with the difficulties of the green transition, China presents both challenges and opportunities in …
Мета факт: ТЕЦ „Неготино“ не проработе на природен гас, од Владата прстот го вперуваат во енергетската криза
August 15, 2023
Владиното ветување од Програмата за работа за периодот 2022-2024 година за трансформација и прилагодување на ТЕЦ „Неготино“ на работа на …
The Western Balkans and the green transition: a long road / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Areas / Home
July 16, 2023
To access the European Union, the Western Balkans must align their legislation with that of the Community, including the reduction of …
Kovačević: Crna Gora nije dobila finansijsku podršku za investicione planove od EK jer su zastarjeli
July 10, 2023
Prioritet treba dati projektima koji podstiču energetsku efikasnost (Foto: AKIRA_PHOTO/shutterstock.com) Projekti koje je Vlada Crne Gore …
Thermal Power Plants are poisoning the Inhabitants of BiH: Responsibility, what is it?
July 2, 2023
Coal-fired thermal power plants in the Western Balkans polluted the air more last year than in 2021. Almost six times more than the …
Analysis of alternatives to coal-based district heating for the Bitola region in North Macedonia
December 21, 2022
The study examines the current heating situation in the Bitola region (covering the municipalities of Bitola, Mogila and Novaci), followed by an analysis of the techno-economic potential for using decentralised heating solutions that are also in line with the country’s environmental protection commitments.
The EBRD must stay away from the unsustainable conversion of Tuzla’s coal plant and prioritise renewables in the district heating sector
November 9, 2022
This briefing offers an overview of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) ongoing assessment of whether to grant a EUR 50 million loan in order to replace unit 3 of the Tuzla coal plant with a waste and biomass incineration syst
Red flags over plans to swap coal for biomass and waste incineration in Tuzla
September 8, 2022
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s energy utility Elektroprivreda BiH are signing today an agreement formalizing the Bank’s commitment to consider financial support for a particularly questionable energy project in Tuzla. But the public is barely aware of what this risky investment could bring to local communities.
