CO2 EMISSIONS
Just Transition Fund Should Focus on Social Costs in Carbon Intensive Regions
Date: 01.06.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: Ana Vučina Vršnak
“The main purpose of the Just Transition Fund is to help alleviate the social economic costs that member states regions and territories that are the most vulnerable to the costs of climate change
Setting Climate Targets Should Not Interfere With Sector Integration
Date: 15.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: Roman Peklaj
“It is very important that we understand that the way we calibrate the overall policy and regulatory architecture of energy and climate driven by new climate targets is critical and maybe as
OMV Petrom Installs PV Panels at 40 Filling Stations in Romania
Date: 14.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: Gorenje Solar
The Romanian oil and gas group OMV Petrom has installed photovoltaic panels at 33 OMV-branded filling stations and seven Petrom-branded filling stations. This will allow the stations to be supplied
Growth Investment Programme For Western Balkans Needs to Boost Energy Transition
Date: 14.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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“Strong economic and investment stimuli are needed for the Western Balkan countries to recover from the coronavirus crisis. However, the WB6 countries need more than just a relief package, they need
Montel’s Podcast: Energy Sector Post COVID-19 Will Move Towards RES
Date: 13.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: arhiv Energetike.NET
“Europe’s power sector after the coronavirus pandemic will see a lot of changes. First of all, the squeeze on liquidity means that people will be cautious about investments. We will also probably
Efficient Climate Protection Needs a CO2 Price
Date: 11.05.2020 Author: Valerija Hozjan
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Pricing instruments strongly shape the development of the energy sector in both regulated and competitive markets. Putting a price on CO2 emissions can help make relatively more carbon-intensive
Montel’s Covid-19 Podcast: Carbon Prices Could Rise By the End of the Year
Date: 11.05.2020 Author: Peter PalčecPhoto: Ana Vučina Vršnak
“Carbon prices seem to be currently stuck at EUR 19 per tonne and the prices are mostly being driven by those market participants who are not in the market for compliance obligations - and it is
EU CO2 Emissions From Energy Use Down 4.3% in 2019
Date: 07.05.2020 Author: Peter PalčecPhoto: Pixabay
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion decreased by 4.3% in the 27 countries of the EU in 2019 compared with the previous year, said Eurostat on Wednesday. The largest falls in CO2
Total EU ETS Emissions Down 8.7% in 2019; At Least 14% Fall Expected in 2020
Date: 06.05.2020 Author: Tanja SrnovršnikPhoto: Ana Vučina Vršnak
Emissions of greenhouse gases from all installations covered by the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) in 2019 reduced overall by 8.7% compared to 2018 levels, said the European Commission on
Ember: Coronavirus Cut CO2 from Europe’s Power System by 39% in April
Date: 05.05.2020 Author: Tanja SrnovršnikPhoto: Ana Vučina Vršnak
Electricity demand in Europe fell by 14% in the 30 days from 28 March to 26 April compared to the same period last year as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Combined with record solar output, this
Let Us Make Our Future Carbon Neutral
Date: 04.05.2020 Author: Nina Bračko Colja
Photo: Samo Trebižan
We all have sunny days when we wake up, look up into the sky and feel as if the day could not get any clearer, or the air we breathe any cleaner. Unfortunately, this is an illusion. Earth has seen
EBRD Approves New Five-Year Strategy for Romania
Date: 28.04.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's (EBRD) board of directors has approved a new strategy for Romania which will guide the bank’s investment and policy engagement in the country
