Will Montenegro adopt a re-newable based district heating system?

Montenegro finalized the adoption of a complete package of updated energy labelling rulebooks, as incorporated into the Energy Community legal framework by the 2022 Ministerial Council. Žabljak municipality is exploring options for establishing a re-newable-based district heating system.

Does Montenegro have an energy efficient home?

In 2023, the project Energy Efficient Home continued to support households to purchase heat pumps with interest-free loans. Montenegro is still finalizing its draft NECP, which must harmo-nize the 2030 energy efficiency targets with the 2030 targets set by the Energy Community.

Does Montenegro have a national energy and CLI-mate plan?

Montenegro is still finalizing its draft National Energy and Cli-mate Plan (NECP). Montenegro has not defined the 2030 climate target in its na-tional legislation, nor in the draft NECP. It should align with the 2030 targets set by the Energy Community. There is a legal basis for the national inventory system.

Which energy projects have been subjected to an EIA in Montenegro?

Montenegro has not provided a list of energy projects that underwent screening and were subjected to an EIA. The de-velopment of the EIA, which should include an appropriate as-sessment for the Komarnica hydropower project, located within a candidate Emerald Site and the Dragišnica and Komarnica Nature Park, was delayed.

How has Montenegro progressed?

Montenegro progressed with amendments of the Energy Efficiency Law and new labelling regulations. Montenegro should submit the draft NECP to the Secretariat with a targeted approach to coal phase-out. A draft Law on Information Security transposing the NIS2 Directive was drafted in 2023. It should be adopted in the next reporting period.

Why should Montenegro focus on implementing the electricity integration package?

Montene-gro should focus on the transposition and implementation of the Electricity Integration Package as a precondition for the coupling of its day-ahead market. Montenegro progressed with amendments of the Energy Efficiency Law and new labelling regulations.