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Slovenian NECP
The new European Climate Law, which increases the GHG emission reduction obligation by 2030 to at least 55% compared to 1990, the Fit for 55 package and the circumstances surrounding the war in Ukraine imply that Slovenia will have to significantly strengthen its current goals during the revision of the NECP. Intensified implementation of measures will be crucial for an economically viable green transition and for the achievement of 2030 targets.
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Planned measures to reduce energy poverty in Slovenia
Slovenia is taking a step in the right direction with the proposed establishment of an energy poverty reduction scheme in the draft of revised NECP and the implementation...
Inadequate financial support hinders the take-up of community energy projects in Slovenia
The lack of steady financial support is hindering take-up of community energy projects. Slovenia needs to recognise the crucial role of community energy projects to tackle multiple...
The use of expensive and unsustainable biofuels should be reduced, not increased
In the draft revised NECP, Slovenia plans to increase the use of biofuels from 1533 to 2351 GWh in 2021-2030. Biofuels are unsustainable and a major driver of deforestation...
Towards a more sustainable and integrated transport policy
Slovenia shifts away from meeting demand in the transport sector, tackles air pollution in cities and encourages public passenger transport integration..
There should be no place for new large hydropower plants in Slovenian NECP
Although the planned new hydropower projects have a significant negative impact on the environment, the current NECP and some of the scenarios in the draft revised NECP...
A Renewable Energy Contact Point for the uptake of renewable energy in Slovenia
A Renewable Energy Contact Point has been established to provide information on renewable energy sources and to promote investments in renewable energy in Slovenia. The contact point guides investors...
Slovenian NECP
Slovenia’s draft National Energy and Climate Plan does not live up to expectations. A fit for purpose NECP should put people before profit, increase the deployment of renewable energy and reduce emissions.