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Wednesday, 13 December, 2023

17:56

Free bulky waste storage platform opens in Salonta

Residents of Salonta and its surroundings can get rid of bulky or dangerous waste free of charge.

13:27

Oradea City Hall wants to build a €20 million PV park

Oradea City Hall is planning an investment of €20 million in the construction of a photovoltaic park on the site of the Bihor Episcopia slag and ash deposit.

08:35

UPS wants to become carbon neutral by 2050

UPS cares about sustainability and aims to become carbon neutral by 2050 globally, says Daniela Constantinescu, UPS Country Manager for Hungary, Greece, Romania, and Slovenia.

Tuesday, 12 December, 2023

17:30

Transelectrica gets financing of €56 million for installation of PV plants

The National Power Transmission Company Transelectrica SA has got €56.2 million through the REPowerEu component of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

15:22

European countries do not reach collection scale imposed by EU for electrical and electronic waste

The waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) collection rate in the European Union was, on average, 46.2% in 2021, according to the latest Eurostat report.

Monday, 11 December, 2023

17:50

30,000 e-car recharging points to be installed by 2026 in Romania

Romania has, through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), projects to develop the national infrastructure of alternative fuels for road vehicles and in particular the installation of at least 30,000 recharging points, until mid-2026.

14:25

Half of Romanians show reduced willingness to consume sustainably

More than half of Romanians (57%) show a reduced willingness to consume sustainably and declare that they think about sustainability "from time to time".

09:05

MEPs announce plans to facilitate uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases

MEPs and the Spanish Presidency of the Council informally agreed on plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU's gas market.

08:25

PepsiCo Romania reaches 80% in hybrid vehicles

PepsiCo has announced that 80% of its fleet has transitioned to hybrid vehicles, marking significant progress in line with the company's goal to achieve net-zero emissions in its global operations by 2040.

Friday, 8 December, 2023

18:17

EC announces agreement to reduce emissions and energy use of buildings

The European Commission has welcomed the provisional agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council to reduce the emissions and energy use of buildings across the EU.

15:27

Iași City Hall buys 18 trams and 25 electric buses with PNRR funds

Mihai Chirica, the mayor of the city of Iași, has announced that 18 trams and 25 electric buses will be purchased with funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

12:40

EC adopts antitrust guidelines for sustainability agreements in agriculture

The European Commission has adopted guidelines on how to design sustainability agreements in the field of agriculture using a novel exclusion from EU competition rules introduced by the recently reformed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

10:40

Town of Călimănești drills for geothermal water

The city of Călimănești is organizing an open tender for two geothermal water extraction boreholes.

Thursday, 7 December, 2023

15:35

EC announces deal on new EU rules for more sustainable, repairable and circular products

Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on revising the EU's ecodesign framework for sustainable products.

12:37

Nuclearelectrica joins Net Zero Nuclear Industry Pledge

Nuclearelectrica has joined The Net Zero Nuclear Industry Pledge, launched at COP28 – UN Climate Change Conference, in an event held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

10:22

Energy Advisor launches first mobile application that streamlines energy consumption

Energy Advisor, the first start-up affiliated with the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, launches Renergia, the first mobile application in Romania that streamlines energy consumption and reduces energy bill costs.

Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

16:09

Major dairy producers team up to reduce methane emissions

Six of the world's largest dairy companies will soon begin disclosing their methane emissions as part of a new global alliance launched at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai.

12:31

EU announces €175 million financial support to reduce methane emissions

The EU has announced €175 million to improve methane reduction during the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28).

10:23

1 out of 2 Romanians intend to become a prosumer

EnergiaTa and Cult Research, together with Engie Romania, have launched the Barometer of Prosumers from Romania which deepens the reality of prosumers in Romania.

Tuesday, 5 December, 2023

18:32

100 electric busses to be put into circulation in Bucharest

The general mayor of the capital, Nicuşor Dan, has announced that 100 electric busses have arrived at the STB Bujoreni depot and are to be put into circulation.

15:20

Bozankaya delivers first driverless metro produced in Turkey

Bozankaya, the manufacturer of trams in Iași and Timisoara, has delivered the first driverless metro produced in Turkey, in Kocaeli.

09:58

Egger Romania to reduce specific greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030

Egger Romania applies a zero-tolerance policy towards illegal logging and implements the strictest controls on all its wood suppliers, says Commercial Director Alina Chifan. She talked to Green Forum about the company's initiatives regarding sustainability and the biggest difficulties in implementing sustainability actions.

09:43

Bulgaria aims to be among first 20 countries with working hydrogen valley

Bulgaria aims to be among the 20 countries in the world with a working hydrogen valley, says Minister of Innovation and Growth in Bulgaria, Milena Stoycheva.

Monday, 4 December, 2023

17:44

Romania signes accession to International Solar Alliance

Romania has signed the accession to the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a strong commitment of the Romanian government to support and promote solar energy as the main source of clean and sustainable energy.

09:00

Paroşeni thermal power plant to use biofuel instead of coal

The Ministry of Energy and American Bio-Carbon Delaware LLC have signed a memorandum for the transformation of the Paroşeni Thermal Power Plant into a modern facility, which uses biofuel instead of coal.

08:33

Mytilineos and Karatzis to develop three large PV plants in Greece

The companies Mytilineos and Karatzis have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA), allowing for the construction of three large photovoltaic plants in Greece.

06:18

European Parliament announces deal with Council to reduce industrial emissions

The European Parliament has announced a deal with the Council to reduce industrial emissions.

Wednesday, 29 November, 2023

15:12

First RetuRO regional center opens in Bonțida

RetuRO, the administrator of the Deposit Return System (DRS) in Romania, has inaugurated the regional center in the commune of Bonțida, Cluj County.

13:10

Cluj County Council wants to obtain green energy from waste

The Cluj County Council has launched the tender for the purchase of the treatment installation by molecular disintegration of municipal waste from Cluj County.

07:25

EIB launches new edition of Climate Survey

Romanians believe that climate change can only be managed if inequalities are simultaneously eliminated.

Tuesday, 28 November, 2023

17:35

Buzău County Council wants to build a PV park

The Buzău County Council has approved the project for the construction of a photovoltaic park.

10:23

Filbo & OMRO plant 250 forest saplings

Filbo, the fintech specialized in crediting entrepreneurs through a 100% digital solution, has announced is taking the first step in its strategy to protect the environment and implement sustainable practices.

08:37

Only 12% of Romanians believe tap water is "very safe" for consumption

Only 12% of Romanians believe that tap water in their region is "very safe" for consumption by the whole family, according to a study conducted this fall by Xylem, a water technology company.

Monday, 27 November, 2023

18:30

Market of solar energy accumulator is increasing

The market for batteries to store energy produced from the use of photovoltaic panels could grow by 25% per year until 2030, from €40 million in 2022.

15:29

EC proposes to improve resilience of European forests

The European Commission has proposed a new forest monitoring law that aims to create a comprehensive forest knowledge base, address information gaps, and enable better response to growing pressures on forests.

10:46

Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece and Slovenia plan to promote organic fertilizers

The European Commission's report confirms the important role of CAP Strategic Plans for maintaining farmers' income and food security while supporting EU agriculture's transition to a sustainable farming model in the 2023-2027 period.

08:35

WPD to build wind farm in Iasi County

WPD, a developer of wind projects in Europe, intends to build a wind farm in Iași County, according to data from the national energy carrier, Transelectrica.

Friday, 24 November, 2023

14:40

EC opens €4 billion call for proposals for net-zero technologies

The European Commission has opened the Innovation Fund's 2023 call for proposals with a record budget of €4 billion to support the deployment of innovative decarbonization technologies.

10:29

OMV Petrom buys company that collects used edible oil

OMV Petrom, a Romanian oil and gas producer, has signed the contract for the acquisition of 50% of the shares of the Romanian company "Respiră Verde" SRL, a company that collects used cooking oil.

Thursday, 23 November, 2023

18:16

ECITIM wants to develop eight PV parks in Romania

ECITIM, a Romanian start-up in the field of energy, is in the process of obtaining an electricity producer license.

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