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Articles


Community Energy in the Balkans

Community energy in the Balkans: Similar challenges, diversity in solutions

Published: 22 June 2023
REPORT
The comparative study of the different stages of community energy development in four European countries was the subject of a lively and insightful conversation jointly organized in Athens early in May by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung Offices of Thessaloniki, Warsaw and Belgrade. Titled “Community energy law in Greece, Serbia, Poland and Bulgaria; Stock taking and bottlenecks”, the event was part of the three-day Community Energy Spring Gathering
By Yannis-Orestis Papadimitriou
Green hydrogen gas molecule H2. Green hydrogen energy generation with renewable energy, sustainable alternative clean hydrogen H2 green energy, the fuel of the future industry, 3D background

10 Things You Need To Know About Hydrogen

Published: 31 January 2022
LISTICLE
The EU and Germany aim to be climate neutral by 2050 and 2045, respectively. The commitment to climate neutrality means that zero-emission alternatives will replace emissions-intensive processes and products. One energy alternative is climate-friendly hydrogen. However, hydrogen is not an all-purpose miracle that solves everything at once. It is far too expensive and cumbersome to produce for that. In most cases, it is cheaper and more sensible to use ordinary electricity.
By Dr. Stefanie Groll

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Publications


The social impact of EC in Greece

The social impact of energy communities in Greece

Published: 5 May 2023
PUBLICATION
This report presents the impact of energy communities at a time when citizen participation in the energy transition and energy democracy emerge as particularly important issues. The report aims to inspire and inform citizens and institutions so as to deepen their understanding of the special characteristics of energy communities and take initiative in creating and supporting them.
Cover of the analysis

"Clean" Energy Bills for all citizens in the EU

Published: 11 July 2022
Analysis
Well-designed energy bills are a key tool for consumers in the energy transition. The analysis “‘Clean’ Energy Bills for all citizens in the EU; a subject to an examination” aims at registering the content, structure, and format of the electricity bills in EU27, and examine their contribution to consumers’ empowerment to play an active role in the clean energy transition.
Cover of Energy Poverty 2.0 policy paper in English

Energy poverty in Greece 2.0

Published: 15 January 2020
PUBLICATION
Millions of households in EU countries live in energy poverty. This phenomenon has adverse effects on both their health and their well-being, while also affecting social cohesion and the environment. The current publication is an update of the Heinrich Boell Foundation study published in 2017, it includes the impact of the latest political developments in Greece and the rest of Europe, as well as the results of an opinion poll on Greek citizens' awareness of the issue.
cover page Bulidng Energy Communities

Building Energy Communities

Published: 24 September 2019
PUBLICATION
Law 4513/2018 aspires to combine Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and the energy sector and introduces a new type of civil cooperative of exclusive purpose, the Energy Community (EC). ECs constitute an important  tool  for achieving fair energy transition in the country.  This guide clarifies the framework in which ECs operate, their role in a fair energy transition while providing both theoretical and practical information for their development.

Videos


EU Green Deal and the Greek Green Deal - Heinrich Boell Foundation - Office Thessaloniki

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EU Green Deal and the Greek Green Deal

ONLINE EVENT
The European Green Deal is the EU’s strategy of making the European Union "climate neutral" by 2050. But how does this target translate into the case of Greece? Watch the video from the event "EU Green Deal and the Greek Green Deal", which took place online on 20 December 2021 and is part of a wider tribute by the Heinrich Böll Foundation Greece and the social cooperative enterprise Anemos Renewal.

Energy Communities Social Impact; theory and practice - Heinrich Boell Foundation - Office Thessaloniki

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Energy Communities Social Impact; theory and practice

ONLINE EVENT
The “Energy Communities Social Impact; theory and practice” online workshop is an attempt to map and foster the exchange among researchers and academicians, energy collectives and citizens’ initiatives, social solidarity economy support organisations that wish to discuss and share their theoretical as well as hand-on knowledge on the social impact of collectives, with a special focus on energy communities.

Το Πράσινο Μονοπάτι της Δίκαιης Μετάβασης στη Δυτική Μακεδονία - Heinrich Boell Foundation - Office Thessaloniki

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The Green Path to Just Transition in Western Macedonia

The key importance of citizen participation in the Energy Transition being attempted in Western Macedonia was highlighted by the online discussion entitled The Green Path of the Just Transition in Western Macedonia, organized by the green think tank The Green Tank and the Heinrich Böll Foundation - Thessaloniki Office, Greece on 26 January 2021 with the participation of representatives of the local government, the local community and the academic institution of the region.

EU Green Deal και η Ελληνική Πράσινη Συμφωνία - Heinrich Boell Foundation - Office Thessaloniki

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EU Green Deal and the Greek Green Deal

The Green Deal is the goal of making the European Union "climate neutral" by 2050. But how does this target translate into the case of Greece? Watch the video from the event "EU Green Deal and the Greek Green Deal", which took place online on 20 December 2021 and is part of a wider tribute by the Heinrich Böll Foundation Greece and the social cooperative enterprise Wind of Renewal.

Διαδικτυακός διάλογος: 6 ματιές σε 4 ερωτήματα για την ανάπτυξη των ΑΠΕ | Online dialogue: 6 viewpoints on 4 questions regarding the deployment of RES - Heinrich Boell Foundation - Office Thessaloniki

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Online dialogue: 6 viewpoints on 4 questions regarding the deployment of renewables

INTERVIEWS
What is the role of renewables in the attainment of climate targets? What are the challenges and what are the impacts of their deployment? Why are local reactions often negative? The Green Tank in cooperation with the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Greece records 6 different opinions regarding the deployment of renewables, aiming to approach in a holistic way this critical issue of the development of renewables in Greece and the related challenges.

Συζητάμε για την αγορά ενέργειας και την ενεργειακή κρίση, με απλά λόγια. - Heinrich Boell Foundation - Office Thessaloniki

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"Discussing the energy market and the energy crisis in simple terms. How can consumers be protected?"

ONLINE EVENT
The video of the online event that took place on 14 April 2022. Experts describe how the energy market works, explain why electricity bills are so expensive in Greece and make suggestions.

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