A permanent cap on wholesale prices is the only solution to the energy price rally
Nikos Mantzaris laid out The Green Tank's proposals to address the problem of high energy prices at its root.
Open letter urging the European Parliament to impose embargo on Russian gas
The Green Tank co-signed an open letter by Ukrainian climate NGO Razom We Stand, in partnership with over 100 organizations.
Trends in fossil gas consumption & imports – June 2024
Russian gas imports in Greece increased sixfold in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, while LNG imports from Agia Triada were halved.
The future of heating in lignite areas – A public poll in Western Macedonia
Almost 7 out of 10 citizens in Kozani, Eordaia, Florina and Amyndeon encourage local authorities and the Greek government to review the ongoing planning for fossil gas-based heating and district heating.
The Green Tank on the draft ministerial decision on net billing
Despite its delay, the ministerial decision is considered positive on several points in terms of supporting self-production in Greece.
Curtailments and gas threaten the progress of renewables
The increase of fossil gas in Greece's electricity production not only threatens the progress of renewables, but also puts a strain on the climate with extra greenhouse gas emissions.
The record ETS emissions reduction in Greece and the case of Crete
In a SKAI Crete radio interview, Ioanna Souka talked about the EU Emissions Trading System and the recent Green Tank report.
The carbon footprint of electricity production – May 2024
In May 2024, Greece had the cleanest electricity production mix (231 g CO2/kWh), which was accompanied by an all-time low in lignite production (50 GWh).
Cracks in plans for new gas infrastructure in Greece
Increasing gas imports from Russia and rapidly declining LNG imports call into question the viability of existing and planned gas infrastructure
Trends in electricity production – May 2024
Historic low of 50 GWh of monthly lignite production in May, but a surge in gas use with the highest monthly production in 2024.
The challenges for the future after record low ETS emissions in Greece in 2023
Ioanna Souka spoke about Τhe Green Tank's annual report on ETS emissions to the online edition of newspaper “Kathimerini”.
Completion of the Life ETX project
Τhe project aimed to make the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) work for citizens and the climate.
EU ETS 101: An updated guide to the EU’s Emissions Trading System
The Green Tank, acting as partner of the project Life ETX, presents in Greek the updated EU ETS 101 – Guide to the EU’s Emissions Trading System, drafted by Carbon Market Watch in collaboration with the partners of the Life ETX project.
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions due to the EU ETS: Milestones in Greece and EU-27
The annual report by The Green Tank shows that Greece ranks 4th in the EU-27 in emissions reduction from the electricity and heat production and energy-intensive industry sectors between 2005 - the year the ETS started - and 2023 (-65.4%). It has already exceeded the EU's 2030 target of a 62% reduction.
