Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy
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The JP SUB-EV26 public call for electric vehicle purchase incentives will close soon, as the available funding is close to being fully committed. As the scheme is funded by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, which assumed responsibility for the programme following the reorganisation of the Slovenian state administration (previously under the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy), we would like to provide additional information on its financing.
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Electricity sharing is a new mechanism introduced under both European and Slovenian legislation and represents an important step towards a more modern and efficient energy system. It enables owners of renewable electricity generation facilities to share surplus electricity with other users. In Slovenia, electricity sharing will become available from 1 July 2026 onwards.
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Dr. Tomaž Žagar, State Secretary for Energy at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, attended the meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy (Energy) Council of the European Union. EU energy ministers endorsed the legislative package on European energy networks, discussed the future framework of the EU's energy policy beyond 2030, and exchanged views on energy security in light of the situation in the Middle East.
News
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EU funding for Pečke-Slovenska Bistrica bicycle path
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the construction of a bicycle path along the Pečke-Slovenska Bistrica local road 440101.
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Minister for Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec visits Žetale to assess storm damage
Minister for Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec visited Žetale today to inspect the consequences of the recent severe storm, which caused extensive damage to transport infrastructure and other public facilities.
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Handover of Responsibilities at the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy
A handover ceremony took place today at the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy between the outgoing Minister, mag. Bojan Kumer, and the new Minister for Infrastructure and Energy, Jernej Vrtovec.