The Greek government is expected to take a step back on the timing of the start of the ban on the installation of heating systems and the use of vehicles running on combustible fuels, as required by the new climate law.
Some of the provisions of the national climate law, such as articles 12, 14 and 17 regarding the promotion of zero emission cars, as well as measures to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2022) in a number of industrial activities, caused controversy, according to the publication in.gr.
On all these issues, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MPEN), changes are being prepared in cooperation with the government of the country that will “smooth out” the reaction without compromising the main goal of the climate law (the fight against the greenhouse effect).
According to the same source, given that the adoption of the bill has already been delayed by six months, the implementation of measures to restrict the use of cars with internal combustion engines and oil heating systems is expected to be delayed compared to the dates provided for in the original text, which was submitted for public comment. .
Climate law is the centerpiece of the Green Deal of countries EU. The European Commission promises to present new, more ambitious proposals to prevent climate change. They will take into account recent technological opportunities.
Thus, in the decree prohibiting the installation of fuel oil heating systems from 2023 where there is a sufficiently accessible gas network, from 2025 their installation in general and from 2030 their use, all three dates will be postponed for a period, possibly up to one year.
Changes are also expected in article 12 of the climate law on internal combustion vehicles and, in particular, in the provision that from January 1, 2030, for new passenger and light commercial vehicles, only zero-emission vehicles will be allowed to be sold. However, it is yet to be determined how far this date will be delayed, given that there is wiggle room as the European ‘Fit for 55’ package proposes 2035 as a milestone for the start of the zero-emission car market.
New taxis
With a delay of up to one year, a provision may be adopted that from January 1, 2025, within the administrative boundaries of the region of Attica and the regional unit of Thessaloniki, new taxis, as well as one third of new cars registered for the purposes of rental and leasing to third parties, will be cars with zero emission level.
As previously written “Russian Athens”, radical changes will occur in terms of operation (use) of housing and cars. This is evidenced by the new climate law, which, as expected, was to come into force in the next 2 years.
Many changes have been made to the law: mandatory home insurance if you live in a fire or flood risk area, and all taxis must be electrified after 4 years.
The new climate law will ban the sale of new gasoline or diesel vehicles, and anyone building a property in a fire or flood risk area will have to insure it or they won’t get electricity. Greece aims for zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Changes must be implemented strictly on schedule.
What will change:
From 2023, the use of fuel oil for heating where there is a gas network will be prohibited. This also applies to new buildings. From 2030 there is a ban on the use of fuel oil. From 2025, all new taxis in Athens and Thessaloniki will be electric. The same should apply to 1/3 of new leased cars. From 2023, 1/4 of newly registered cars of private companies must be electric vehicles or hybrid electric vehicles with external emissions up to 50 g CO2/km. From 2030, new registered cars must have zero emissions. From 2023, individual companies will be required to submit an annual report on CO2 emissions for the previous year. The report must be completed during the first quarter of each year. From 2025, the installation of oil-fired boilers, engines (καυστήρων πετρελαίου) will be banned altogether.
Recall that the European Union intends to neutralize its carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. The overwhelming majority of European deputies approved the climate law in Brussels. Its purpose is to make EU a leading force and model in the world community’s fight against climate change and in the prevention of natural disasters.
Greece
The country has unveiled its first climate law, which aims for climate neutrality by 2050. In the short to medium term, it aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990, and by 80% by 2040. The text includes a ban on the sale of new fuel-burning vehicles and on the use of oil burners in all new buildings from 2023 in areas with sufficient gas supply. In addition, Greece plans to modernize the licensing process for new renewable energy projects, including offshore wind farms and energy storage projects. Also, the hydrocarbon management committee will be reformed.
CO2 emissions from energy use grew rapidly until 2007 (+39% above 1990 levels). Since then, they have been declining (by an average of 4.4%/year) and in 2019 amounted to 57 MtCO2, which is 19% below the 1990 level. According to preliminary estimates, CO2 emissions have decreased by almost 19% in 2020.
Many changes have been made to the law: mandatory home insurance if you live in a fire or flood risk area, and all taxis must be electrified after 4 years.
The new climate law will ban the sale of new gasoline or diesel vehicles, and anyone building a property in a fire or flood risk area will have to insure it or they won’t get electricity. Greece aims for zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Changes must be implemented strictly on schedule.
What will change:
From 2023, the use of fuel oil for heating where there is a gas network will be prohibited. This also applies to new buildings. From 2030 there is a ban on the use of fuel oil. From 2025, all new taxis in Athens and Thessaloniki will be electric. The same should apply to 1/3 of new leased cars. From 2023, 1/4 of newly registered cars of private companies must be electric vehicles or hybrid electric vehicles with external emissions up to 50 g CO2/km. From 2030, new registered cars must have zero emissions. From 2023, individual companies will be required to submit an annual report on CO2 emissions for the previous year. The report must be completed during the first quarter of each year. From 2025, the installation of oil-fired boilers, engines (καυστήρων πετρελαίου) will be banned altogether.
Recall that the European Union intends to neutralize its carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. The overwhelming majority of European deputies approved the climate law in Brussels. Its purpose is to make EU a leading force and model in the world community’s fight against climate change and in the prevention of natural disasters.
Greece
The country has unveiled its first climate law, which aims for climate neutrality by 2050. In the short to medium term, it aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990, and by 80% by 2040. The text includes a ban on the sale of new fuel-burning vehicles and on the use of oil burners in all new buildings from 2023 in areas with sufficient gas supply. In addition, Greece plans to modernize the licensing process for new renewable energy projects, including offshore wind farms and energy storage projects. Also, the hydrocarbon management committee will be reformed.
CO2 emissions from energy use grew rapidly until 2007 (+39% above 1990 levels). Since then, they have been declining (by an average of 4.4%/year) and in 2019 amounted to 57 MtCO2, which is 19% below the 1990 level. According to preliminary estimates, CO2 emissions have decreased by almost 19% in 2020.
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