CO2 EMISSIONS
European Parliament Approves Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Date: 18.04.2018 Author: Andreja Šalamun
Photo: ddpavumba via FreeDigitalPhotos
The European Parliament gave its final approval on the revised Energy Performance of Buildings directive on Tuesday. The updated legislation, voted through with 546 for, 35 against and 96 abstentions,
Belektron: EU Carbon Prices Hit 13.50 EUR/t
Date: 12.04.2018 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik Volarič
Photo: Ana Vučina Vršnak
EU carbon prices (Dec 18 EUA contract) reached EUR 13.50 per tonne on Wednesday, according to the Slovenian carbon trading company Belektron.
EU ETS Emissions Rise for First Time in Seven Years
Date: 05.04.2018 Author: Andreja Šalamun
Photo: Ian Britton, FreeFoto.com
Emissions regulated under the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) rose for the first time in seven years in 2017 due to stronger industrial output, shows data published on Tuesday by the European
Shell’s New Scenario Sees World in a Net-Zero Emissions State by 2070
Date: 29.03.2018 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik Volarič
Photo: Ponsulak via FreeDigitalPhotos
Royal Dutch Shell, one of the largest oil companies in the world, has outlined a “radical” new scenario for what it would take to halt climate change by 2070. The scenario, named ‘Sky’,
IEA: Global Energy Demand Grew by 2.1% Last Year; CO2 Emissions Up
Date: 23.03.2018 Author: Andreja Šalamun
Photo: www.pixabay.com
Global energy demand rose by 2.1% in 2017, more than twice the previous year's rate, and reached an estimated 14,050 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe), compared with 10,035 Mtoe in 2000. Energy
How a Major Regional Winery Shifted from Fossil Fuels to RES – and Saved Money
Date: 21.03.2018 Author: Alenka Žumbar
Photo: www.pixabay.com
The Slovenian energy services provider Resalta (formerly GGE) developed a solution for one of the most well-known and largest wineries in the region of South East Europe (SEE), Plantaže AD, whose
EnC Secretariat and EEA to Co-operate on Reporting Large Plants Emissions
Date: 21.03.2018 Author: Andreja Šalamun
Photo: www.pixabay.com
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has agreed for the Secretariat of the European Commission (EnC) to make use of its tools for the reporting and assessment of data submitted by the contracting
EnC Secretariat Sends Reasoned Opinion to BiH Regarding Ugljevik 3 TPP
Date: 20.03.2018 Author: Andreja Šalamun
Photo: www.riteugljevik.com
The Energy Community Secretariat sent a reasoned opinion to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on Friday 16 March regarding its non-compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment
Brussels Acts Against Romania Regarding GHG Emissions of Fuels
Date: 12.03.2018 Author: Ana Vučina Vršnak
Photo: www.pixabay.com
The European Commission decided on Thursday to issue a reasoned opinion to Romania (as well as to nine other EU member states) for failing to transpose EU rules on quality of petrol and diesel fuels
Slovenian Energy Concept Backed by Government
Date: 02.03.2018 Author: Andreja ŠalamunPhoto: www.pixabay.com
At its Thursday’s session, the Slovenian government defined the text of the draft Resolution on Slovenia’s Energy Concept (EKS) and submitted it to the National Assembly for adoption. It pointed
Application Period for PowerUp! 2018 Begins Today
Date: 01.03.2018 Author: Andreja Šalamun
Photo: http://powerup.innoenergy.com
As of today, 1 March (and until 15 April) applicants can submit their applications to participate in the international PowerUp! competition for innovative start-ups from the cleantech sector. This
Application Period for PowerUp! 2018 Begins Today
Date: 01.03.2018 Author: Andreja ŠalamunPhoto: http://powerup.innoenergy.com
As of today, 1 March (and until 15 April) applicants can submit their applications to participate in the international PowerUp! competition for innovative start-ups from the cleantech sector. This
