Energy industry

Deputy Finance Minister Theodoros Skylakakis spoke to ANT1 channel about the energy saving measures for the State and the government's plan for the energy crisis.

According to Mr. Skylakakis, the measures that will be announced today by him and the ministers of the Interior, Environment and Energy, will only concern the public sector.

The Greek government spokesman, Mr Yiannis Economou, announced increases in the heating allowance and the expansion of its administration.

At the same time, he confirmed that a plan for cheaper travel is under consideration and that the relevant ministries are working on ideas beyond the usual ones to support citizens.

Measures to confront the crisis

The Greek Minister of Development and Investment, Adonis Georgiadis, spoke on MEGA channel about the energy crisis and the support measures for households and businesses.

Georgiadis spoke about Russia's decision to close the gas pipeline, creating repeated problems for the European economy and energy.

In France, they are already looking for ways to save energy so that they pay less bills. The French government has drawn up a package of measures and sanctions.

Managers and owners of air-conditioned shops who allow themselves to leave the doors of the premises open when the air-conditioning is on, can be fined up to 750 euros.

"For now, the price of thermal energy set on July 1 remains unchanged, but if there is a dramatic change in the price of components and natural gas, it is possible to get it updated on January 1 next year."

Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Germany's decision to reactivate coal and oil-fired power plants to relieve energy shortages because of the war in Ukraine is only temporary and his government remains committed to doing "everything" to combat the climate crisis.

Activists of KoalaKollektiv during a protest against the greenwashing of nuclear energy and natural gas by the taxonomy of the EU, in front of the Euro sign in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 11 January 2022. EPA-EFE/RONALD WITTEK

Consumers should start cutting back on their energy use immediately, the bosses of France's three big energy companies urged Sunday, warning of social tensions next winter unless reserves are replenished.

An oil industry meeting with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to lower gas prices and boost domestic oil supplies was constructive, but did not produce a major breakthrough, administration and industry officials said on June 23.

With one aluminum foundry closing in Europe due to high electricity and gas prices, Greek industries are calling on the government and Brussels to take immediate measures to reduce the energy costs that inflate their production and operating costs.