Energy Efficiency
The NALAS Task Force on Energy Efficiency addresses the increasing issues with energy in South East Europe. As energy efficiency is an interdisciplinary field, this task brings together energy experts, municipal energy managers, mayors and other professionals who contribute together in mitigating the energy problems by proposing changes in the legislation, collecting best practices, encouraging better use of the available energy and employing renewable sources of energy.
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Energy Efficiency
The NALAS Task Force on Energy Efficiency addresses the increasing issues with energy in South East Europe. As energy efficiency is an interdisciplinary field, this task brings together energy experts, municipal energy managers, mayors and other professionals who contribute together in mitigating the energy problems by proposing changes in the legislation, collecting best practices, encouraging better use of the available energy and employing renewable sources of energy.
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Urban Planning
The NALAS Task Force on Urban Planning consists of regional urban planning experts representing member associations. It tackles urban planning issues common in the region, such us integration of informal settlements, inclusion of more stakeholders in the urban planning process and collection and analysis of the right parameters in what is known as "urban economics".
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Sustainable Tourism
The NALAS Task Force on Sustainable Tourism is an emerging task force aimed to encourage tourism development in South East Europe based on sustainability principles. The role of the Task Force is to promote tourism policy, governance and operations that respect and protect the environment and biodiversity and foster social inclusion, while creating employment and income earning opportunities and contributing to socio-economic growth. This Task Force is hosted by the Association of Municipalities and Cities of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Fiscal Decentralization
The NALAS Task Force on Fiscal Decentralization consists of regional experts in local and intergovernmental finances representing member associations. The host association for this Task Force is the National Association of Local Governments of Bulgaria (NAMRB).
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NALAS Energy Efficiency Task Force and GIZ EeMA Project meet to discuss energy efficiency measures at local level 08.03.2016
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Six NALAS member LGAs from Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Kosovo presented their achievements that improved the energy efficiency in a number of municipalities in each country.
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TRACE e-learning course presented to municipalities in Macedonia 05.02.2016
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As part of the eight workshops organised in all the planning regions in Macedonia within the project “Promoting Energy Efficiency in Macedonian Municipalities”, NALAS presented its e-learning course in energy efficiency.
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NALAS Energy Efficiency Task Force discusses EU legislation for energy efficiency measures at local level 02.12.2015
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From 31 November until 1 December 2015, NALAS Task Force on Energy Efficiency gathered in Prishtina, the City of the Host of the Task Force – the Association of Kosovo Municipalities.
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Google writes about Energy Efficiency 01.12.2014
Read moreWith the days getting shorter and the temperature dropping, it's the perfect season to talk about energy efficiency. And quite fittingly, many of the energy-wasters in the homes are named after the ghouls of Halloween. Living rooms are infested with "vampire" electronics that suck power even when turned off; open chimney flues let the "ghosts" of winter steal our heat; and quite often there's a "monster" furnace lurking in the basement. By taking small steps to drive out the goblins of inefficiency, you can save money and ward off carbon emissions. So Google created a handy energy saving calculator and a list of tricks to help you do just that.
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Matchmaking for a Greener South-East Europe 30.09.2013
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This publication provides an overview of the Needs Assessment conducted in preparation of NEXPO 2013 International Municipal Fair (organized in September 2013 in Rijeka and Opatija, Criatia), to determine the needs of the South-East Europe (SEE) municipalities and the business sector in the area of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, as well as their mathchmaking priorities. Further on, it explains the matchmaking platform and its elements. Finally, the publication compiles SEE local government profiles and plans for EE/RE investments, as well as profiles of companies active in the EE/RE sector. We hope that this publication will provide a valuable contribution for getting to know each other and enhancing the collaboration among SEE municipalities and the private sector, for the benefit of the citizens and a greener and healthier South-East Europe.
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Conference Biodiversity Goes Local 25.09.2013
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From 25-26 September 2013, NALAS took part in the Conference Biodiversity Goes Local 2 that was organised by ECNC–European Centre for Nature Conservation, together with its project partner Regional Environmental Center (REC). The Conference was in the framework of the project ‘A Local Biodiversity Action Planning Network in the Western Balkans – SEEBAP II’ , funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.
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Matchmaking for a Greener Europe 25.09.2013
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As part of the Matchmaking Platform within the NEXPO International Municipal Fair, held in Rijeka and Opatija, Croatia, from 25-27 September 2013, NALAS conducted a Needs Assessment, to determine the needs of the South-East Europe (SEE) municipalities and the business sector in the area of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, as well as their matchmaking priorities.
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The Serbian Covenant of Mayors Signatories held their second meeting and signed NALAS petition for Covenant of Mayors Office in SEE 17.04.2013
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The second meeting of the Serbian Covenant of Mayors Club was held in the City of Niš on 17 April 2013, with the presence of the Minister of Energy, Sustainable Development and Environment, Ms. Zorana Mihajlovic, Mr. Djordje Stanicic, the Secretary General of the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities in Serbia and Ms. Milena Garthley from NALAS. The second meeting of the Serbian Covenant of Mayors Club was held in the City of Niš on 17 April 2013, with the presence of the Minister of Energy, Sustainable Development and Environment, Ms. Zorana Mihajlovic, Mr. Djordje Stanicic, the Secretary General of the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities in Serbia and Ms. Milena Garthley from NALAS.
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In-depth Review of Energy Efficiency Policies and Programmes of Croatia (2005) 09.05.2012
Read moreCroatia is adapting its energy legislation to relevant EU Directives, also in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy. While specific legislation and regulation in these areas have been initiated, many of the proposals still await adoption and implementation. Based on the findings of the review team, this report provides a series of recommendations to the government of Croatia, which - in addition to general recommendations - relate to areas like: energy efficiency policies, strategies and programs; the legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks of energy efficiency; energy market and prices; energy efficiency funding and fiscal policies; specific programs and instruments; co-generation, district heating and renewables; data collection and monitoring; information and awareness, and energy efficiency and environmental policies.
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Building Regulations: Energy efficiency requirements for new dwellings 01.05.2012
Read moreIn the recent Energy White Paper the UK Government signaled its intention to significantly reduce energy use in buildings as an important element in its climate change strategy, and its approach to securing energy supplies in the future. The minimum energy efficiency requirements in the Building Regulations are one of the mechanisms through which these reductions are to be achieved. This is a forward look at

