Trends in electricity production – February 2023
Renewables surpassed the combined production from lignite and gas in the first two months of 2023. There was a large reduction in gas, an increase in net imports and a decrease in electricity demand, however below the levels of Greece’s European goals.
Energy Community Watch by The Green Tank
The aim is to provide information on the latest quantitative data, the institutional framework, the available funds, and the necessary steps to build an energy community.
Sustainable investments for the Greece’s green transition
Ioli Christopoulou at the Regional Growth Conference 2023.
We recommend the radical revision of the design of protected areas in Greece
Points raised by Ioli Christopoulou at the ERT’s special TV show “Environment” by Katerina Christofilidou.
Trends in Greece’s fossil gas consumption & imports – February 2023
In the first 7 months (August-February) of the 8-month period of reduction in fossil gas consumption set by the EU, Greece reduced its gas consumption by 20.9% compared to the 5-year average, thus far exceeding the EU target of -15%, and by 30% compared to the same period last year.
The Green Tank’s comments and recommendations in the public hearing on the new bill by the Ministry of Environment and Energy
The public hearing was held at the Standing Committee of Production and Trade of the Greek Parliament on Tuesday March 07, 2023.
The carbon footprint of electricity production – January 2023
A total of 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 were emitted in the first month of 2023 for electricity production, reduced by 28.2% compared to January 2022. PPC has already spent 9.8% of its carbon budget for 2023 according to the sustainability clause of its bond loans.
Fossil fuels vs renewables in Greece amidst the energy crisis
Contribution by Nikos Mantzaris to an online event on the Just Transition organized by CEE Bankwatch.
Regulations for Energy and provisions for the Protection of the Natural Environment in a new bill by the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy – Amendments deemed necessary
Contribution by The Green Tank to the public consultation on the draft bill “Provisions for renewable energy sources and the protection of the natural and spatial environment”.
Trends in electricity production – January 2023
In January 2023, renewables are ahead; there is a significant decrease in electricity consumption; a large reduction in fossil gas and lignite, but also a 78% jump in net electricity imports.
Positive steps in the new bill by the Ministry of Environment and Energy – Improvements deemed necessary to enhance citizens’ participation in the energy transition
Contribution to the public consultation on the draft bill of the Ministry of Environment and Energy “Modernization of the legislation on the use and production of electricity from Renewable Energy Sources – Transposition of the EU Directives 2018/2001 and 2019/944”.
Existing legislation provides options for the full protection of Aoos
Contribution by Ioli Christopoulou to the event "Criminal Law and Environmental Protection".
Citizens of Central Macedonia turn to self-production through energy communities
News report by journalist Dimitra Tagka at thesstoday.gr with data by The Green Tank.
Greece performs well so far with respect to all of the EU’s urgent measures
Interview with NM on ERT3 radio
