AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Clean Heat Push: The European Commission has selected 65 projects for its first Innovation Fund Heat Auction, backing industrial heat decarbonisation across 10 countries, including Slovenia’s Lek Pharmaceuticals site in Mengeš, with €400m aimed at cutting fossil gas use and delivering 16.3 TWh of clean heat over five years. EU Grid Permits Clash: EU plans for “silent approval” of steps in energy grid permitting are sparking concern that Brussels could override national authorities, raising fresh political friction as the grids package moves forward. Slovenia Waste-to-Energy Debate: A public debate on planned incinerators in Slovenia highlighted a sharp split between supporters who see them as necessary for waste management and opponents warning about health and environmental risks. Local Circular Economy Setback: A Slovenian battery recycling project in Hungary has fallen through, underlining how hard it can be to turn EV recycling plans into real operations. Biodiversity & Pollinators: A1 Slovenia handed out plants to support bee populations, adding a small but practical boost for local biodiversity efforts. Heat & Weather Watch: Forecasts point to a sunny start with afternoon showers and thunderstorms inland, plus a slight cooldown later.
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