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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Contribution to the Call for Evidence on the Environmental Implementation Review by the European Commission
The Green Tank participated in the Call for Evidence by the European Commission on the EU environmental law – 2025 implementation review.
The importance of the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law
Ioli Christopoulou sat down with Greek website Popaganda to discuss the rocky road until the NRL’s adoption, as well as its basic goals and the stakes for the future.
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.
