Second Technical Steering Committee meeting for Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo project

The second Technical Steering Committee meeting for the Energy Transition and Climate Mitigation in Kosovo project convened on 3 April 2025, bringing together key institutional stakeholders, led by the key beneficiary, the Ministry of Economy, to review progress and approve the 2025 Annual Operational Plan.

Key achievements included the development of a sustainable business model for the Kosovo Energy Efficiency Fund (KEEF), capacity-building for institutional staff, and advancement of Kosovo’s legal and regulatory framework for renewable energy with the Ministry of Economy and energy efficiency with the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure. The project has also delivered targeted training, a draft monitoring and evaluation framework, and digital tools to support the implementation of the National Energy Strategy 2022–2031.

Two new Operational Partnership Agreements signed will enhance public-private dialogue and awareness-raising, particularly on gender-sensitive renewable energy/energy efficiency promotion. The project has agreements in place with the Balkan Green Foundation Kosovo and the Metal Industry and Renewable Energy Cluster of Kosovo.

The 2025 plan focuses on strengthening KEEF, supporting legislative alignment with European Union directives, expanding renewable energy financing mechanisms, and launching a new Clean Energy Grant Scheme. The scheme aims to support Kosovo’s small and medium-sized enterprises in adopting renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures. It is expected to play an important role in accelerating the private sector's uptake of sustainable technologies, reducing energy costs, and lowering emissions. Launching in the second part of 2025, the scheme will provide targeted financial incentives to encourage innovation, promote green business practices, and contribute to national energy and climate goals.

The project remains aligned with national energy plans and continues to promote sustainable, inclusive energy solutions. Stakeholders endorsed the 2025 Operational Plan, reaffirming their commitment to driving Kosovo’s green transition forward.

The objective of the Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo project is to promote and facilitate the adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in Kosovo's transition to clean energy. 

The project is funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Ministry of Economy and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.