On 8 July 2026, the Council approved amendments to Slovenia's recovery and resilience plan, adding 14 new milestones and targets for renewable energy, building renovation, and disaster resilience, with deadlines through the second quarter of 2026. The changes aim to accelerate Slovenia's green transition and unlock additional funds under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
The amended plan, adopted by the Council on 8 July 2026, builds on the original approval of Slovenia's recovery plan on 28 July 2021. The new milestones and targets are concentrated in three components. Under Component 1 (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency), Slovenia must enact an Act on Renewable Energy Sources (by Q2 2022), establish a single investor contact point (Q4 2022), and simplify grid connection for installations up to 50 kW (Q4 2024). Investments include 6 MW of renewable district heating capacity (Q4 2025), 838 new transformer stations, and 260 km of low-voltage network (both by Q2 2026). Loan-financed measures add 30 MW of renewable capacity (Q2 2026) and a call for low-voltage network proposals (Q4 2022).
Component 2 (Building Renovation) introduces a legal ban on fossil fuel heating boilers in new buildings (Q2 2023). Calls for building upgrades must open by Q4 2022, requiring at least 30% emission reduction. Targets include 59,574 m² of renovations and 29,392 m² of system upgrades (by Q2 2026 and Q4 2025 respectively). Loan-financed continuation adds 21,398 m² of renovations and 8,965 m² of system upgrades (both by Q2 2026). Component 3 (Clean and Safe Environment) addresses flood risks and water losses, though no specific milestones are listed in the annex.
The amendments reflect the Council's ongoing oversight of national recovery plans. Slovenia must meet all new milestones by mid-2026 to access corresponding RRF grants and loans. The decision impacts the Slovenian government, which must implement the reforms and investments; renewable energy developers and construction firms, which face new regulatory requirements and investment opportunities; and EU taxpayers, whose funds are tied to performance. The European Commission will monitor progress and may suspend disbursements if targets are missed.