Greece 2023 Energy Policy Review
Greece aims to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and reach net
zero emissions by 2050. It has made notable progress towards meeting these targets.
This includes significantly reducing its reliance on lignite and setting a binding
target to end lignite-fired power generation by 2028 while working to ensure a just
transition in its lignite mining regions and reducing energy poverty. Greece has also
made strong progress on renewable energy, which covered 20% of its total final energy
consumption in 2021.
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Greece is reducing its reliance on Russian
energy imports and ensuring secure access to energy by diversifying its supply and
increasing domestic energy production.
Despite these notable successes, significant challenges remain. Fossil fuels still
account for most of Greece’s energy use and stronger efforts are needed on energy
efficiency.
n this report, the IEA provides a range of energy policy recommendations to help Greece
smoothly manage its transition to a secure, efficient and flexible carbon neutral
energy system.
Published on April 27, 2023
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