How much can Greece reduce its fossil gas consumption?
New analysis by The Green Tank examines Greece’s potential to reduce its fossil gas consumption in the next eight months in order to contribute to the common European effort.
Trends in the Emissions Trading System in Greece and the European Union – 2021
Whilst in the midst of an intense energy and economic crisis due to the explosion of fossil fuel prices and the threat of a fossil gas supply disruption from Russia, many European countries, including Greece, have increased coal mining and are considering lifetime extensions of coal power plants. At the same time, the European Union…
Just Transition in Practice: Sustainable projects in coal regions
New report by The Green Tank presents specific examples of projects contributing to the sustainable transformation of coal regions across Europe.
Electricity Production & Independence from Russian Gas in Greece – Report
Renewables can achieve a much deeper reduction of Greece’s dependence on Russian fossil gas compared to the lifetime extension of lignite plants, both in the short-term as well as in the medium- and long-term, as shown in the new analysis by The Green Tank.
Western Balkan countries need a dedicated fund to ensure a just energy transition – new report
Joint Press Release. The earlier a country’s coal-phase out commitment, the higher its share of a Just Transition Fund for the Western Balkan countries, finds a model-based analysis by The Green Tank and CEE Bankwatch Network, published today.
Review: Energy communities in the lignite regions of Greece
An increased interest for the development of energy communities in the lignite regions of the country, although predominantly for profit, reports the new review published by the think tank The Green Tank.
The governance of Just Transition in Greece and in Europe
The new report of the Green Tank presents a critical assessment and recommendations for the improvement of the governance mechanism of the Just Transition in Greece, drawing on best governance practices from other lignite regions in Europe.
2005-2020: Analyzing the carbon market in the EU and Greece
Overview of the results of Green Tank's report "Trends in the Emissions Trading System in the EU and in Greece".
The course of Just Transition in Western Macedonia- Digital Consultation Workshops: Conclusions and Recommendations
Aiming to contribute to the public debate at the crucial period of Just Transition planning in Greece and intending to make the voice of the local community heard, the Green Tank carried out and coordinated two digital consultation workshops, attended by representatives of many different bodies, as well as citizens of Western Macedonia.
Financing opportunities for a sustainable future
The Green Tank’s new report identifies the European funding sources that Greece and its regions will have available for the green transformation of key sectors of the economy and the transition to a sustainable future during the 2021-2027 period.
Environmental permit terms for wind farms
Based on an analysis of 101 environmental permits for wind farms in Greece, the Green Tank and Nature Conservation Consultants (NCC) document differentiated approaches in the permitting process and recommend the adoption of a harmonized approach across the country. The promotion of renewable energy sources (RES) is the central tool for achieving the country's climate…
EU after Lignite and Coal
Analysis on the evolution of gross electricity production from different energy sources in EU-27 Members States since the beginning of the century as well as on the challenges for the future arising from the observed trends.
Replacement options for Ptolemaida 5
Alternative replacement options of converting the "Ptolemaida 5" lignite plant are compared in a techno-economic analysis prepared by enervis in collaboration with the Green Tank and Client Earth.
Policy Brief: The European Climate Law
An extended presentation of the provisions of the EU climate law, the developments so far and the opinions of all interested parties are presented in the Policy Brief presented by The Green Tank.
