May 2, 2023
Economy, FEATURED
The online platform where citizens and farmers can submit applications for subsidy via the state program “Photovoltaic on the Roof” opened at 2 ‘ o clock Tuesday afternoon, May 2, 2023. The program enables thousands of households and farmers to generate the electricity they need and save money, the energy …
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March 24, 2023
Economy
Greece’s Energy Minister announced on Friday the electricity subsidy for the month of April, that is ridiculously decreased to 15 euros per MWh. The minimum rate charged for electricity in April will fall below 9 cents per kilowatt hour based on the subsidies for next month, Environment and Energy Minister …
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February 28, 2023
Economy, FEATURED
Τhe subsidy for household electricity tariffs for March has been set at 40 euros per megawatt hour, according to statements by Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas on Tuesday morning. In other words, the amount of the subsidy remains at the same as in February, whereas the rates announced by …
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January 31, 2023
Economy, FEATURED
State subsidy on household electricity tariffs for February, for 90% of consumption up to 500 KWh per month was set at 4 cents per kilowatt hour or 40 euros per megawatt hour, Greece’s Energy Minister announced on Tuesday. For higher consumption over 500 Kwh, the subsidy is linked to energy …
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December 28, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Τhe state subsidy for heating oil will be valid in its entirety for just four more days, as from the New Year it will reduced by 10 cents per liter. It is quite possible that the selling price of heating oil will increase further if the subsidy from the refineries …
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December 20, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Greece’s Finance Minister Christos Staikouras announced on Monday the extension of a heating oil subsidy at the pump. The measure was originally due to end on December 31. “The measure will continue to be applied until March 31, 2023, Staikouras said speaking to Skai TV. However, the subsidy will be …
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December 18, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Prime Minister is distributing “aspirins” in form of a Food Pass to the folks for six months to cope with the price hikes and the cost of living. As of February 2023, a subsidy of 10% of food shopping bills will be given to Greek households on income and property …
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November 25, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Greece’s Ministry of Environment and Energy announced on Friday the subsidies for electricity and natural gas for the month of December. Electricity subsidies for households and businesses depend on the monthly consumption, while the natural gas aid is only for households and is horizontal, that is independent of residence size …
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November 6, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
The platform for applying for this year’s heating oil subsidy opens on Monday, November 7, on the website of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE). The subsidy is expected to benefit 1.3 million residents, with 90% receiving 800 euros and the remaining 10%, from areas that tend to experience …
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October 27, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas on Thursday morning announced the size of the state subsidies for electricity bills in November as well as a flat rate subsidy for natural gas users. At the same time the minister made a recommendation to citizens for energy/electricity saving of 5% [more details …
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October 21, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Rooftop photovoltaic panels combined with power storage will be subsidized by the state to up to 60% of their cost, an Energy Ministry official told the Renewable and Storage Forum on Thursday. Subsidies are for units up to 10 kilowatts, with the program’s details to be unveiled for a period …
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September 21, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas announced the subsidies for electricity consumption for the month of October. The new support plan foresees a three-tier subsidy scheme depending on the kilowatt consumption by households. subsidies for natural gas have been also announced. Starting prices for electricity in October have fallen to …
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August 23, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Greece will subsidize power bills of households and businesses with 1.9 billion euros in September, Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas announced on Tuesday. For households, the subsidy is 63.9 cents per KWh, meaning that consumers will pay 15-16 cents of the average price at 0,80 euros. The subsidies will be incorporated …
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July 27, 2022
Economy
The Greek government will launch a program to subsidize the purchase of e-vehicles such as electric cars as well as electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and e-bicycles in the framework of a strategy to promote the use of electric cars in the country. Environment and Energy Minister Costas Skrekas announced that the …
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July 25, 2022
Economy
Greece will extend subsidies to power bills at a cost of more than 1.1 billion euros in August to support households and businesses amid a spike in energy prices, Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas said on Monday. Final consumer prices for electricity are expected to be set at 15-17 cents per …
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July 12, 2022
Economy
An amendment tabled in parliament on Tuesday will cap maximum profit margins for the sale of domestic appliances subsidized under the development ministry’s “Change my appliance” program. The cap was apparently considered as a necessity after consumers eligible for the subsidy denounced “price hikes” in air-conditioners, refrigerators and freezers. The …
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July 5, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
There will be significantly increased subsidies to cover the cost of electricity in July, Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas announced on Tuesday. The subsidy amount per MWH and KWh for households and businesses will rise and thus independent from the income criteria and consumption caps for eligibility. Regarding energy …
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June 21, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
FUEL PASS 2: Greece’s government announced on Tuesday that it extends the fuel subsidy to motorists for another three months. i.e. for July, August and September 2022. It the same time, it increased the amount for car owners to 80 euros in the mainland and 100 euros on the islands …
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June 20, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
The platform where consumers in Greece will receive state subsidy in order to be able replace their old fridges and air conditioners and cut down on soaring power bills will open tomorrow Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the government announced on Monday. Greek households will be able to buy up to …
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May 25, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
An amendment legislating for an emergency subsidy pr rebate of up to 600 euros for energy consumers and an emergency levy on electricity producers was tabled in Parliament late on Tuesday. The measures are part of a support package to offset soaring electricity prices recently announced by the government. The …
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