Energy Community

This is common sense: in an energy crisis, we must make use of the infrastructure assets we have. This was a takeaway at the Financial Times Energy Transition Summit in Athens, where regional leaders stressed the corridor’s role in energy security: bit.ly/48YoW4n

NEWS: EU endorses Moldova's Summer Preparedness Plan for electricity security at High-Level Energy Dialogue 👇 Find out more in our press note: bit.ly/3PpHcNk

🧐 Take a look! Our Centre for Renewables Acceleration just opened its doors. In the Western Balkans, the Centre is implemented in partnership with the Open Society Foundations | Western Balkans – Western Balkans (OSF-WB). A small taste of great things to come.

One Stop Shops can be a game-changer for the energy transition, if they get these things right 👇 The Secretariat and The Nature Conservancy partnered on a protocol —clarifying rules, introducing One-Stop Shop models, and cutting delays: bit.ly/4nf8UZX

Renewables permitting and planning.👇 What's the fuss really about? Got an opinion? Join the conversation by dropping a comment below. 👇

🏃‍➡️ Join us Wednesday, as we explore the start of #CBAM’s definitive regime. What differences are there -- compared to pre-CBAM? When: 29 April 2026 – 10:00-12:00 CET Register: bit.ly/3OQlCBr

⌛ It’s been 3 months since the start of #CBAM’s definitive regime. What developments featured the electricity markets of Southeastern Europe in the first quarter of 2026? Join us for our webinar:bit.ly/3OQlCBr

The Republic of Croatia has signed a EUR 1.5 million contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, bringing its lifetime contribution to EUR 2.5 million. 👇 Read the full press release : bit.ly/42qhmLX Thank you, Croatia! : @MFA_Croatia, @VladaRH

As Europe steps up efforts to prepare for a potential energy crisis, parliamentarians from across the @Ener_Community, representing nine EU–aspirant contracting parties in Southeastern and Eastern Europe, gathered with members of the @Europarl_EN. balkangreenenergynews.com/parliamentaria…

🇺🇦🇩🇰 Glad to welcome H.E. Thomas Lund-Sørensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine. We are grateful to Denmark for its steadfast support – €67.8 mln to the Energy Support Fund and nearly 100 tons of ⚡equipment. Challenges facing Ukraine’s energy system, the 2026-27 heating season, and the development of distributed generation were in focus during a meeting between Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine @AnatKutsevol @Ener_Community

Good meeting today with @Ener_Community Director Artur Lorkowski to discuss #BiH's progress and challenges in fulfilling obligations under the Energy Community Treaty. A cleaner, more sustainable & more efficient energy sector is very clearly in the interests of BiH citizens. The EU 🇪🇺 remains a committed partner in supporting BiH 🇧🇦’s energy transition, including through the #GrowthPlan. We continue to encourage further progress on energy sector reforms in line with EU standards. 🇪🇺🤝🇧🇦

Amid a growing global energy crisis, ensuring affordable access to clean energy has become a strategic priority. Montenegro has laid the groundwork for this, said Energy Community Secretariat Director on his visit to parliament. Full press release: bit.ly/4dUndAp ----

The Just Transition Young Voices Awards are back! 🎥 Create a short video on what a just energy transition means to your community. 👥 Open to youth from WB6, Ukraine, Georgia & Moldova 📅 Info session: 19 May, 16:00 ⏳ Apply: 10 Aug 2026 👉 Details: bit.ly/4ew0zhM

You could be key to supporting Ukraine's decarbonised energy future. 👇 The Energy Community Secretariat is looking for a qualified external expert to support Phase II of our project on Renewable Acceleration Areas in Ukraine. More here: bit.ly/4cLuAZ

🎓 Kickstart your career in administration with the Energy Community Secretariat in Vienna! 🗓️ Apply by: 27 April 2026 💼 Start date: As soon as possible (ideally 1 June 2026) 💵 1,855 EUR per month all-inclusive stipend 👉 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4cpBxOT

📷As ongoing geopolitical upheaval heightens the importance of energy security, Albania has three clear paths forward, Energy Community Secretariat Director Artur Lorkowski told Albania's parliament today. For more details, check out: bit.ly/4cg6pB9

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, met with Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat, which administers the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to discuss priorities for Ukraine’s next heating season. bit.ly/4mCQaDn

Good news to start your week: Serbia takes a significant step in gas market reform and EU energy rules with a view to future integration with the EU's internal gas market. 👇 For more information on why this matters: bit.ly/4tAAgeV

Trying to enter the energy sector as a woman? Shqipe N. Vela, Co-founder and Chairperson of Kosovo Women in Energy and Mining, gives her top advice. Read our full interview with Shqipe Neziri-Vela: bit.ly/3PxLeDj ----- #WomenInEnergy #GenderEquality

💪 637M Euros worth of energy aid has been delivered through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, administered by the Secretariat. These telemechanic cabinets are critical in emergencies, significantly reducing blackouts and heating-outage duration. bit.ly/41qD1TT