The Minister of the Environment, Tanczos Barna, says that every day he travels with an electric car in Bucharest. He says that he supports the purchase of electric cars through the Rabla Plus Program, run by the Environment Fund Administration (AFM), and this year the authorities are considering a program that supports the purchase of electric minibusses.
At least 10,000 photovoltaic systems could be installed every month in Romania, says the Minister of Environment, Water and Forests, Tanczos Barna. In Romania, 3 million houses are registered. According to the minister, the issue of smart meters is a challenge, because it happened that inappropriate meters were ordered.
Starting this year, the National Environmental Guard will be equipped with 46 drones equipped with sensors and equipment for inspection and control. They will provide information in a timely manner from various events with an impact on the environment and will become an essential tool in the daily activity of environmental commissioners, says Minister Tánczos Barna.
Solar power has rapidly risen to become Hungary's second-largest source of electricity, overtaking gas for the first time in 2024.
Poland has moved up 49 places in the Climate Risk Index 2025, underscoring the increasing impact of climate change on the real estate sector. Heatwaves, heavy rainfall, droughts and floods are becoming a regular challenge for property owners and investors, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
European companies are facing widespread challenges as they attempt to comply with the EU's new sustainability reporting standards, according to recent findings from the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).
Hidroelectrica has selected Waldevar Energy to implement the Nufărul Project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative set to become the largest floating photovoltaic (FPV) system installed on a hydroelectric dam in Europe.
Improving energy efficiency in buildings plays a key role in building a sustainable future. It leads to lower costs, a healthier indoor environment, and a smaller environmental footprint. According to România Eficientă, efficient energy use is not about sacrificing comfort but about eliminating waste.
