Efficient energy use

Ljubljana – The government confirmed on Thursday an aid package under which EUR 40 million will be disbursed to companies this year and next to help them cope with higher energy costs. Three different types of aid will be available, according to Economy Minister Matjaž Han.

Investments of $1.3 billion aimed at energy efficiency helped Türkiye save $372 million in 2021, according to data from the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry.

Türkiye launched its National Energy Efficiency Action Plan in 2018, which targets to increase efficiency in buildings, industry, transport, agriculture and other sectors.

The PM said the government was covering 60% of the energy costs

The EU Council has agreed on a binding target of 40 percent of energy from renewable sources in the overall energy mix by 2030.

This happened at a meeting of energy ministers from member states in Luxembourg.

Glasgow – Slovenia ranked 50th on the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) ranking for 2022, an improvement by one spot, however scientists warn that the country’s performance in fighting climate change is still quite poor.

Taxes and fees are being massively reduced in Europe as measures against high electricity prices. This was said by the member of the Management Board / MB / of the Institute for Energy Management Ivanka Dilovska during a working meeting with journalists.

Ljubljana – Soaring global energy prices are raising concerns in Slovenia, in particular in energy-intensive industry, which is already scaling down production in response to the situation. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) and the Energy Chamber are calling on the government to act. Boosting self sufficiency is also called for.

Ljubljana – The REUS study on energy efficiency in Slovenia has once again focused on the public and services sectors. Since the previous such study, seven years ago, much has changed regarding legislation and circumstances, however the situation leaves plenty of room for improvement in both sectors, the results of the latest survey indicate.

Until December 20, citizens can submit proposals to Sofia Municipality for more efficient measures to ensure the cleaner air in the capital with a public consultation on a project "Comprehensive program for improving ambient air quality on the territory of Sofia Municipality for the period 2021-2026"

The program to improve the energy efficiency of government buildings will start with an initial budget of 500 million provided by the European Investment Bank.
The program, aimed at improving energy use for the buildings' heating, cooling and lighting, will run from 2020 to 2026.