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The EBRD loan will finance the decommissioning of coal boilers in the city\u2019s district heating system, the installation of new natural gas boilers and the management of an open ash-disposal site. The financing will be complemented by technical support to the district heating company to help further decarbonise the heat supply and introduce renewable energy sources.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n\nIn coordination with the<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>European Union, the EBRD will also support Serbia in the preparation of a national energy and climate plan. The plan will define goals for reducing emissions, increasing energy efficiency and boosting the share of renewable energy sources by 2030. The EBRD, owned by 69 countries, as well as the European Union and the European Investment Bank, is a leading institutional investor in Serbia. 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