The EU taxonomy and the implications for Greece
On the occasion of the presentation of the delegated act of the European Commission, which treats investments in fossil gas and nuclear energy as sustainable, Nikos Mantzaris analyzes why renewable energy sources and the electricity storage is the only way forward for Greece.
Lignite phase-out, the right decision – The next steps for energy in Greece
Nikos Mantzaris gave an interview to Peni Halatsi and the website "Insider" on the lignite phase-out and other energy issues concerning Greece and Europe.
Trends in electricity production – December 2021
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (December 2021):
Lignite hit a new record low. Despite the increased demand in 2021 compared to 2020 (+5%) and the spike in fossil gas prices, especially in the second half of 2021, electricity production from lignite decreased by 6.7% in 2021 compared to 2020, while relative to 2019 the decrease almost reached 50% (-49%).
The Green Tank’s comments on the National Climate Law
The Green Tank submitted its comments to the public consultation on the National Climate Law that is being conducted on the opengov website.
“Interdependence” – 11 stories about the climate crisis
Talk by Ioanna Theodosiou on the climate crisis and the contemporary environmental challenges at the Ilioupoli Cinema Club.
Climate-neutral power generation by 2035?
On the occasion of Germany's commitment to zero emissions in the electricity sector by 2035, Nikos Mantzaris analyzes the prospects for similar commitments from Greece and other European countries in an article in energypress published on January 17, 2022.
Why EastMed is not a sustainable project
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris in an article by Theodore Chondrogiannos for Investigate Europe and Reporters United, which analyzes why the EastMed pipeline that will transfer fossil gas from Israel to Europe is not a sustainable project.
Greece’s coal phase out enters shaky ground
Statement by Nikos Mantzaris in the article by Ilias Tsagas in pv magazine regarding the decision of the Ministry of Environment and Energy to allow lignite plants to operate in derogation beyond their planned retirement and exceeding EU emission limits.
Lignite derogations
Opinion article by Nikos Mantzaris regarding the ministerial decision to grant derogations to lignite plants which allow them to emit above legal limits and operate beyond the official retirement timeline.
Four challenges and a hope for 2022
An article by Nikos Mantzaris presenting the main challenges in the energy and climate sectors for 2022.
Trends in electricity production – November 2021
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (November 2021):
Fossil gas widens its lead over renewables (19 vs 15.5 TWh), compared to 2020.
After COP26: Challenges and open questions
Nikos Mantzaris participated in an online event of the Hellenic branch of the International Law Association (ILA), titled "Leaving Glasgow (COP 26): The new challenges for the goal of climate neutrality" on December 16, 2021.
Greece on the road to climate neutrality
Nikos Mantzaris gave a lecture to the students of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens on December 16, 2021.
Faster free emission allowances phase-out NGOs and think tanks demand
A letter to the Environment Ministers of the Council of the European Union was co-signed by the Green Tank, along with Carbon Market Watch, AirClim, Bond Beter Leefmilieu, Polish Green Network, WISE and ZERO.
