The Green Tank at the 1st National Conference of the Greek Energy Communities Coalition
Ioanna Theodosiou presented recent data on the number and projects of energy communities and focused on the problem of availability of electrical space.
Youth Summits in Western Macedonia and Arcadia: Young people at the forefront of just transition
The two events were organized by the Just Transition Special Authority (EYDAM), with the support of The Green Tank, the Onassis Foundation Scholars Association, the University of Western Macedonia and the University of Peloponnese respectively.
The challenges and opportunities of the Just Transition for the youth of Western Macedonia
In a Q&A for Together magazine of Kozani, Ioanna Theodosiou provided information on how the youth in lignite regions can make use of the financial tools for the Just Transition and play a leading role in it.
Squaring the circle in Western Macedonia: The agreement on district heating is harmful to both the climate and Greek citizens
Article by Nikos Mantzaris, after the agreement on district heating in Kozani, Ptolemaida and Amyntaio.
Gas is not a realistic solution for district heating in Western Macedonia
Nikos Mantzaris was interviewed in local channel Flash TV Kozanis.
Gas-based district heating deadlocked: What are the viable solutions for Greece’s lignite cities?
The original gas-based plan is at an impasse. Alternatives based on renewables and eligible for EU funding need to be considered.
Why we need the Just Transition Fund beyond 2027
Op-ed by Ioanna Theodosiou, following statement by 42 organizations to the new EU leadership.
Εnergy communities by business owners and the case of Prespes
In a report by "To Vima" newspaper, Ioanna Theodosiou stressed the need to support energy community by citizens, SMEs and local authorities with financial resources.
The Green Tank’s recommendations for the acceleration of the energy communities program in Greece’s lignite areas
The Green Tank approved the amendment to the financing program for energy communities, first published in September 2023. However, the organization sent its comments and recommendations to the Special Service for Just Development Transition (EYDAM).
Why we propose a mix of RES for heating and district heating in Western Macedonia
In an interview to radio station ERT Kozani, Nikos Mantzaris discussed the Green Tank poll on heating and district heating in Western Macedonia.
Youth and just transition in Western Macedonia: Can disappointment be transformed into opportunities for a sustainable future?
Discussion on youth participation in the just transition of Western Macedonia in a podcast of the newspaper "O Chronos".
Just Transition Newsletter #7
The Green Tank’s seventh newsletter for the developments of the last six months (January – July 2024) related to the Just Transition of lignite regions in Greece and in Europe has been published.
Energy Democracy in the epicenter of Just Transition – The experience from Greece
In an article for a Romanian portal, Ioanna Theodosiou explains what energy communities are and why they are important for a sustainable and democratic future.
Just Transition must remain at the heart of European politics
Op-ed by Ioanna Theodosiou for the newspaper “Epohi”.
