Trends in electricity production – June 2024
Clean energy (renewables and large hydro) set a record by exceeding 50% (52.9%) of demand in the first half of 2024, and all fossil fuels (lignite, fossil gas and oil) combined. However, the increase in gas (+36.9% in the first six months of the year compared to 2023) still raises concerns.
Decarbonizing heating, district heating, transport and industry
In an interview for Euranet show on SKAI 100.3 radio, Nikos Mantzaris discussed the Green Tank poll on heating and district heating in Western Macedonia, as well as a number of other issues.
RES curtailments, zero energy prices and the need for “front-line” measures
Nikos Mantzaris talked to energypress and euro2day about the problem of RES curtailments that tends to become permanent in Greece.
The explanation behind the temporary reintroduction of lignite in electricity production
Nikos Mantzaris analyzes the reasons behind the return of lignite during the summer of 2024.
About the ministerial decision on the protection of Aoos river
Ioli Christopoulou explained the importance of the recent ministerial decision defining the protection conditions for the part of the Aoos River designated as a Protected Landscape and Protected Natural Formation in November 2023.
How Greece (& Europe) is handling the green transition
Nikos Mantzaris participated in an interesting discussion during the Agora podcast by MacroPolis.
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.
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.
