In July 2021, the sixth edition of the issue “Energy and Climate Diplomacy” and the fifteenth in the series “Foreign Policy Studies” of the Diplomatic Institute were published. This year’s publication focuses on three areas on the topic – strategic issues, regulations and legislation, as well as investments and alternative renewable energy sources, including geothermal …
Opinion of the Energy Management Institute in the frame of Consultation on a Bulgarian market reform plan Following the invitation by the European Commission for public consultation, the Energy Management Institute (EMI) presents its opinion on the draft Implementation Plan, prepared by Bulgaria along the requirements of Article 20 (3) et seq. of Regulation 2019/943 of …
The electrification of Europe’s vehicle fleets will be the catalyst for clean mobility throughout the 2020s, accelerating the decarbonisation of transport, improving air quality in cities, boosting the deployment of charging infrastructure and spurring the creation of a second hand EV market. A 24-fold increase in fleet electrification is expected by 2030, according to “Accelerating fleet …
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OPINION ON THE DRAFT OF THE NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLAN, PRESENTED FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON 30 OCTOBER 2020 I hereby bring to your attention the comments of the Energy Management Institute on the draft of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) of Republic of Bulgaria, presented on 30 October 2020. However, allow me first to congratulate you …
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International Conference on „THE EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL POST COVID-19 AND THE BULGARIAN ENERGY TRANSITION“ (15-16 October 2020, Sofia) CONCLUSIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MODERATOR I. ABOUT THE EVENT The Conference was organized by the Energy Management Institute in cooperation with the Diplomatic Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Bulgaria and …
The World Bank will provide a technical assistance to Bulgaria in preparing territorial transition plans in relation with the Green Deal in eight energy-intensive regions of the country – Haskovo, Sliven, Yambol, Varna, Burgas, Lovech, Gabrovo and Targovishte. This is regulated in a decision of the Council of Ministers, taken in Sept. 30th, 2020. The …
The Sustainable Energy Development Strategy up to 2030 with a horizon up to 2050 was published on the webpage of the Energy Committee of the 44th National Assembly. Expectations were for the Strategy to be discussed at a Round Table session of the Energy Committee on 10 September 2020, which was postponed. It remains unknown whether …
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By concluding model contracts, non-household customers that have not migrated to the free electricity market by 1 October 2020, will be able to remain with their current supplier for the time period of 01 Oct 2020-30 June 2021 The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission has held a meeting at which it approved а template for a model contract under § …
The government has published for public discussion A Detailed Strategy Draft under Priority 4 ‘Circular and Low-Carbon Economy’ of the National Development Program ‘Bulgaria 2030’. The document is part of the National Development Program of Bulgaria by 2030, containing the vision, objectives and priorities being approved by the Council of Ministers with Decision No33 of 20 January …
According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance Report of July 2020, Investing in the Recovery and Transition of Europe’s Coal Regions, Bulgaria will have to build a total of 7.7 GW new RES power generation capacity for about EUR 6.2 billion in the next 10 years. The organization claims that from the perspective of costs and environmental advantages, this is …
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Clean Energy, Decarbonization and Investments in the Energy Sector Read More »
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FIFTH ISSUE OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE DIPLOMACY JOURNAL Read More »
EC supports Member States in their transition to a climate-neutral economy Read More »
The electricity grid can support +100 million EVs, new study reveals Read More »
Conclusions of the moderator of the panel “INTELLIGENT INDUSTRY, ENERGY AND CLIMATE” Read More »
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