New Report shows profound electricity market changes in South East Europe as CBAM takes effect 👇 CBAM quarter 1 Report: bit.ly/4tJlYJa

⚡Government officials from across the Western Balkans gathered this week in Montenegro to address key bottlenecks to the energy transition, focusing on unlocking suitable land and streamlining renewable energy permitting systems. Full press release: bit.ly/4um0jqD

Together, we can support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and help keep essential services running. Find out more about the fund: www.energy-community.org/Ukraine/Fund...

🇪🇺🇺🇦 “Partners will allocate €100 million through Ukraine Energy Support Fund to help prepare Ukraine for the upcoming winter.“ - Denys Shmyhal Minister of Energy of Ukraine

🏃‍➡️ Join us Wednesday, as we explore the start of #CBAM’s definitive regime. How did the electricity markets of Southeastern Europe fare in the first quarter of 2026? When: 29 April 2026 – 10:00-12:00 CET Where: Online on Zoom Join the conversation, registering here: bit.ly/3OQlCBr

Finance and politics converge at Adria Summit to drive Western Balkans energy transition ahead of EU-Accession 👇 Full press release: bit.ly/4vNMpie

Had an energising morning hosting the Ukrainian Leadership Academy at the Energy Community Secretariat in Vienna for the second year running, supporting the next generation of leaders shaping Europe’s energy transition🌍💡

We’re excited to announce 2 paid Administrative Internship positions at the Energy Community Secretariat in Vienna. 👉 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4cpBxOT Know someone starting their career journey? Tag them or share this opportunity! 🚀

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, met with Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat, to discuss key priorities for Ukraine’s preparation for the upcoming heating season. Here's what came out of it 💡 👇 Read more: bit.ly/4mCQaDn

Good news: 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

🇮🇪🇺🇦 Ireland announces €40.3 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine Sybiha thanked Ireland for its support for Ukraine's accession to the EU and for this year's contribution of €25 million to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine.

Is Moldova on track with its climate goals? Decarbonization isn’t rocket science: 🚨 strong laws 🤵‍♀️ capable institutions This week, new actions launched to boost renewables & align with EU rules, improving permitting and preparing RED III legislation. Follow for updates.

🇮🇪 Ireland to allocate €40m in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Moldova hits a major energy milestone (not an April Fool’s). From 1 April 2026, Moldova opened its gas market for large consumers (~55% of demand). ⚡ 95% already switched (99% of volume) ⚡ Market-based pricing ⚡ Less dependency, more competition Why it matters 👇 bit.ly/3PXSckZ

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

💪 €637M delivered via the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to strengthen critical energy infrastructure. Telemechanic cabinets enable real-time monitoring & remote control, cutting blackout & heating outages and restoring power faster. For more information🔗: bit.ly/41qD1TT

⏳ 1 week left to apply! Join the Energy Community Summer School 2026 in Tirana (22–29 Aug) ⚡ Open to postgrads, researchers & young professionals. All costs covered (except travel). Apply by 31 March 👉 bit.ly/4rMGk2r

Renovation must work for energy-poor households. That means: •Grants, co-financing, guarantees & on-bill financing •Clear targeting in public funds & efficiency schemes But financing alone isn’t enough. Trust matters! Local actors, clear policies & real support are key. Read more: bit.ly/47jNxzM

New Report Out Now 📊⚡ ECRB’s 2025 Best Practice Report on electricity network tariff methodologies. Why it matters: drives grid investment🔌, fair cost sharing⚖️ & clean energy integration🌱 More: bit.ly/4stPORA

☀️Hospitals in Ukraine are staying online, even during blackouts. Thanks to solar power from the Ukraine Energy Support Fund’s Ray of Hope Project, this facility can run for 6–8 hours during attacks. Learn more: bit.ly/47CUMCU

🇺🇦 Shmyhal: Strategic Reserve will be created within the framework of the Energy Support Fund for 🇺🇦 Ukraine The available budget of the Reserve is already €197 million today. #EU #Ukraine #Kyiv 📷:Shmyhal

Ukraine agrees with partners to establish strategic reserve of equipment for energy repairs – minister. #news #uazmi #ukraine Within the framework of the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, a Strategic Reserve will be created to allow Ukrainian companies to stockpile equipment ahead of ...

🔍 Looking for: • EU / Energy Community citizen • Degree in economy, law, engineering (or similar) • 5+ years in renewables • Strong EU policy knowledge • Excellent English & drafting skills 🗓️ Apply by 19 April 2026 💼 Start: June 2026 👉 bit.ly/4bysxXf Know someone perfect for this? Tag them 👇 🌍

New cross-border electricity projects can strengthen energy security and support renewable energy integration across the Energy Community region. The public consultation on the next "Projects of Energy Community Interest" list is open! 🗓️ 16 March–17 April 2026. Have your say: bit.ly/4lC4wmW

🗣️ You can’t reduce emissions effectively if you can’t measure them. Last week, Moldova took a key step in its decarbonisation journey by strengthening its system to monitor, report, and verify (MRV) greenhouse gas emissions. What makes an MRV system credible in practice? Join the conversation.

37 donors. 1,000+ supply contracts. 621 million EUROS of equipment, services, and passive protection measures delivered through the Ukraine Energy Support fund. That means heat, power, and essential services running across a country in its fifth year of full-scale war. More: bit.ly/4b7ed9k

💫Energy Community Contracting Parties are advancing women's leadership in the Energy Sector. Here's how. 👇 Full article here: bit.ly/4s860HW

🛎️ Iceland contributes with another ISK 400 million (€2.7M) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, supporting emergency repairs, critical equipment replacement and protective measures for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Read more: bit.ly/4dgHkbr

Sweden has contributed another SEK 600M (€56.4M) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, bringing its total support to €259M. The funding will help repair and protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as attacks continue. Since Nov 2025, the Fund has mobilised €582M+. More: bit.ly/47EgfeH

🚨 A new report published today says key regulation to prevent market manipulation and insider trading in wholesale energy markets has been transposed across the Energy Community -- but enforcement remains limited. For the full report and press release: bit.ly/40VCYPG

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