National energy and climate planning approach for the Western Balkans: between the carrot and the stick of the EU Green Agenda Online publication date: Mon, 21-Feb-2022
by Ilija Batas-Bjelic; Nikola Rajakovic
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues (IJGENVI), Vol. 20, No. 2/3/4, 2021
Abstract: Just in the immediate neighbourhood of the European Union (EU), Western Balkans (WB) countries are lagging behind in the energy transition regardless of the technological advances and policy instruments available. The EU recently created a momentum for the energy transition acceleration with the European Green Deal, which is forwarded to the WB through the Energy Community Secretariat. The response in the form of National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) is expected in the short to midterm, as the result of 'the carrot and the stick' approach. Simulation-based optimisation techniques using the sector coupling approach are suggested first. Furthermore, integrated assessment modelling (IAM) techniques will also be included. The purpose of the research is to provide decision-makers in the WB with the best available analytical background for sustainable energy systems planning, and citizens of the WB with a better chance to benefit from the adoption of these strategies in just transition.
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