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In view of the discussion in the Council(ECOFIN) and the vote in the European Parliament's Committee on Environment,
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (August 2022): Cumulatively for the first
In the city of Kozani, in Western Macedonia, the heart of Greece’s energy transition, local authorities, entrepreneurs, members
Nikos Mantzaris spoke with journalist Sofia Fyka on radio Channel 1 of Piraeus about the energy crisis and
Since the announcement of the EU Green Deal, in December 2019, experts across the EU have been following
As Greece and the EU-27 seek ways to immediately reduce fossil gas consumption, Nikos Mantzaris explained on ERT
On 20 July 2022, the European Commission recommended that all EU-27 Member States reduce fossil gas consumption during
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (July 2022): Cumulatively in the first
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (June 2022): Electricity produced from renewables
The EU Commission's proposal to reduce the overall fossil gas consumption by 15% in the coming eight-month period,
Whilst in the midst of an intense energy and economic crisis due to the explosion of fossil fuel
As the trilogue negotiations on the EU ETS between the EU Parliament, the European Commission, and the Council
Nikos Mantzaris spoke about the soaring energy prices and the possible interruption of fossil gas supply from Russia
In his article on NAFTEMPORIKI's special issue on energy, titled "the de-lignitization process must continue", Nikos Mantzaris explains
In his article “How will Greece overcome the energy crisis: LNG, lignite or RES?” Nikos Mantzaris examines Greece's
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (May 2022): New all-time low for
The Green Tank together with 18 environmental organizations and think tanks wrote a letter to the EU-27 Environment
The Green Tank participated in the open event of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) General Assembly 2022,
Ιn his extensive article titled “The Greek-Bulgarian collaboration in the energy sector must be sustainable” Nikos Mantzaris examines
The Green Tank, acting as partner of the project Life ETX, presents in Greek the EU ETS 101
In an extensive article by Evangelos Theodorou titled "LNG, the energy crisis and the future of the Planet",
Nikos Mantzaris gave an interview on energy crisis, Greece’s 1st National Climate Law and REPowerEU on the radio
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (April 2022): The monthly lignite electricity
Nikos Mantzaris participated in a TV panel discussion on the on-going energy crisis and the solutions considered to
The Green Tank participated in the public hearing on the first National Climate Law at the joint session
In his article titled “MEPs raise the bar on climate ambition”, published in energypress.gr, Nikos Mantzaris provides an
A new report by the Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe with the contribution of The Green Tank, titled
Nikos Mantzaris, Senior Policy Analyst and co-founder of The Green Tank, participated in the online event of the
iSea and The Green Tank organize an online training seminar on “Citizen participation in environmental policy making –
Tassos Chatzieleftheriou, Energy Policy Analyst at The Green Tank, writes about the European Union's Emissions Trading System (EU
The Green Tank co-signs an open letter on the EU ETS revision ahead of European Parliament’s Committee on
A new report by CAN Europe, with the contribution of The Green Tank, assesses the progress and content
Ioli Christopoulou, policy director at The Green Tank, delivered a lecture on “The course of Green Transition in
Nikos Mantzaris, Senior Policy Analyst at The Green Tank, gave an interview to the radio show of G.
Nikos Mantzaris, Senior Policy Analyst at the Green Tank, gave an interview to Machi Tratsa with regard to
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (March 2022): Fossil fuels (fossil gas
Renewables can achieve a much deeper reduction of Greece’s dependence on Russian fossil gas compared to the lifetime
Nikos Mantzaris comments on the government’s policy on energy transition at the investigative report “It’s all about the
Ioli Christopoulou, Policy Director at The Green Tank, contributes to the feature “Perspectives | Energy and War” published
The Green Tank co-signs an open letter on the EU ETS revision ahead of European Parliament's Committee on
Nikos Mantzaris, Senior Policy Analyst at The Green Tank, gave an interview on the radio show "Edo kai
Nikos Mantzaris, Senior Policy Analyst at the Green Tank, gave an interview to Nea TV (Crete) evening news
Nikos Mantzaris, Senior Policy Analyst at The Green Tank, commented on the issue of lignite’s use in electricity
The Green Tank co-signs a joint letter of 36 civil society organizations to the European Commission President Ursula
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris in an article by Penny Chalatsi for insider.gr on the issue of the EU
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (February 2022): Fossil fuels (fossil gas
Elena Psyllakou, Communications Officer of Τhe Green Tank, participated in the online conference “Science and Politics” organized by
The Green Tank and the Energy Planning & Sustainable Development Group of the National Observatory of Athens (IERSD/NOA)
Interview by Nikos Mantzaris to Eyaggelia Xirouchaki and the Cretan TV channel NEA TV on the energy crisis
The Green Tank co-signs a joint statement of NGOs and think tanks proposing a combined EU policy for
Joint article by members of the Think Sustainable Europe network co-signed by Ioli Christopoulou on behalf of The
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (January 2022): Renewables (including large hydro)
Nikos Mantzaris spoke with the correspondent of Al Jazeera English in Athens John Psaropoulos about the energy price
On the occasion of the presentation of the delegated act of the European Commission, which treats investments in
Nikos Mantzaris gave an interview to Peni Halatsi and the website "Insider" on the lignite phase-out and other
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (December 2021): Lignite hit a new
The Green Tank submitted its comments to the public consultation on the National Climate Law that is being
Talk by Ioanna Theodosiou on the climate crisis and the contemporary environmental challenges at the Ilioupoli Cinema Club
On the occasion of Germany's commitment to zero emissions in the electricity sector by 2035, Nikos Mantzaris analyzes
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris in an article by Theodore Chondrogiannos for Investigate Europe and Reporters United, which analyzes
Statement by Nikos Mantzaris in the article by Ilias Tsagas in pv magazine regarding the decision of the
Opinion article by Nikos Mantzaris regarding the ministerial decision to grant derogations to lignite plants which allow them
An article by Nikos Mantzaris presenting the main challenges in the energy and climate sectors for 2022. The article
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (November 2021): Fossil gas widens its
Nikos Mantzaris participated in an online event of the Hellenic branch of the International Law Association (ILA), titled
Nikos Mantzaris gave a lecture to the students of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of
A letter to the Environment Ministers of the Council of the European Union was co-signed by the Green
The new series of informative podcasts HiveMind of ThinkBee a cooperative for progressive policies hosted Ioanna Theodosiou. She
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (October 2021): Fossil gas keeps the
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris on the emissions reduction goal of Greece, as provided for in the draft Greek
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the event "ETS in the power sector: Past performance and opportunities for revision", on
An article by Ioanna Theodosiou presenting the possibility of laying down a state aid scheme specifically for energy
Guest lecture by Ioli Christopoulou on climate and biodiversity at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, on
The project “Learn-Participate-Protect the environment”, operated by iSea, is implemented in partnership with the Green Tank, under the
Participation of Νikos Mantzaris in a TV discussion on the progress in tackling the climate crisis and the
The project "Learn-Participate-Protect the environment", operated by iSea, is implemented in partnership with the Green Tank, under the
On November 9, 2021, Nikos Mantzaris participated in the International Conference "Climate Change: The Future of the Agri-Food
Nikos Mantzaris, participated in the show FYSIKA, dedicated to the theme "Western Macedonia facing the post-lignite era", as
A letter to the members of the Modernization Fund Investment Committee was co-signed by Green Tank, along with
Nikos Mantzaris talked to Periklis Vassilopoulos on the radio show “I Exercise My Rights”, on ERT's First Program,
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (September 2021): The lead of fossil
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the event "Scaling up energy communities in Bulgaria", on October 21, 2021. The event
Unprecedented solar and wind energy surge is needed to stabilize climate Europe needs an unparalleled rollout of wind and
On October 13, 2021, Ioli Christopoulou coordinated the 5th panel, titled "RES and social acceptance - Participation of
The Green Tank submitted to the Standing Committee on Production and Trade of the Hellenic Parliament its comments
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris on the electricity prices surge, in an article by Machie Tratsa published in the
Nikos Mantzaris talked to Lefteris Kourkoulos about the recent rise in electricity prices both in the main news
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (August 2021): After the dominance of
The European Commission has found that in order to meet the -55% climate target by 2030, fossil fuel
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris in an article by Theodore Chondrogiannos and Nikolas Leontopoulos, for Investigate Europe and Reporters
On September 14 and September 17, 2021, Green Tank with Nikos Mantzaris participated in two events that focused
Participation of Ioli Christopoulou in the event “Energy Talks” organized by Impact Hub Athens in cooperation with “For
According to the latest data from ADMIE for Greece (July 2021): After the dominance of RES (mainly wind and
Comment by Ioli Christopoulou on climate change, wildfires and the prolonged heatwaves in the city of Athens, to
On August 25, 2021, Ioli Christopoulou gave an interview to A. Petras on the wildfires in Greece, along
An article by Nikos Mantzaris in “Vima tis Kyriakis” on the escalating climate crisis, which is imposing the
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (June 2021): For the first time
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the online discussion on the National Climate Law organized by the British Embassy Athens
Statement by Nikos Mantzaris to Filis Kaitatzis and the newspaper Political on the results of the recent Green
Greece holds the third best EU climate performance in the sectors covered by the Emissions Trading System (ETS)
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