Energy Minister Maniatis, Norwegian ambassador discuss positions on climate change
Environment, Energy and Climate Change Minister Yiannis Maniatis on Monday briefed the Norwegian Ambassador in Athens Sjur Larsen on Greece's positions regarding the "EU 2030 Climate and Energy Package," which is to be discussed at the upcoming European Council, during a meeting at the ministry.
Maniatis said that Greece is in favour of a 40 pct reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, a 30 pct contribution of renewable energy sources (RES) to Greece's energy balance (higher than the EU's 27 pct) and 30 pct in energy savings by 2030.
The ambassador expressed interest in fossil fuel exploration and oil pipeline projects in Greece, as well as other energy issues, and plans to link the Greek islands to the mainland electricity grid and to install 'smart meters' in all Greek households by 2030.
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