Category: Utilities

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has announced new payments under the Kinoumai Elektrika II and III programs. On Monday, June 2, 2025, with the 7th approval decision, €4,543,332.10 was credited to the accounts of 543 beneficiaries in the Kinoumai Elektrika III program. Of this amount, €2,887,674.70 went to 361 individuals, while €1,655,657.40 was allocated…

The rise in electricity prices observed in June has an explanation, despite the drop in base prices in May in our country. According to suppliers, we are entering a period where electricity prices in Europe, the Balkans, and Greece are expected to increase, with corresponding effects on tariffs. To some extent, this is a natural…

In a race with no guaranteed finish line, property owners and investors are trying to ‘unblock’ projects that have been frozen due to recent annulment decisions by the Council of State (CoS). The new Presidential Decree drafted by the Ministry of Environment and Energy aims to provide a solution but comes with significant economic costs,…

The energy regulatory authority has published its decision on the new grid fees that electricity consumers will have to pay. According to RAE’s announcement, the new charges will take effect from early July, with revealing data also provided regarding network losses due to power theft and other factors. Starting with the new charges, they are…

The Ministry of Environment and Energy submitted, two weeks after proposing an amendment to align legislation with the jurisprudence of the Council of State regarding the use of incentives under the New Building Code (NBC), a draft Presidential Decree (PD) to the Council of State. This PD aims to define what constitutes the commencement of…

Small solar investors are finding themselves in a difficult position as production cuts and zero pricing severely limit their income. According to reports, the increasing frequency of zero or negative prices in the market means that producers are not compensated during those hours. Some producers even prefer to shut down their parks voluntarily, regardless of…

The price of the yellow fluctuating myHome4all bill remains stable. For the upcoming month, DEH applies a 10% discount on the initial price of the green household bill, keeping it highly competitive at 0.144 €/kWh. In low-demand zones, the G1N green bill rate is set at 0.116 €/kWh, allowing DEH customers with dual-zone meters to…

The countdown for the second installment of the heating allowance has begun. According to the Ministry of Finance, payments to recipients are expected to be made on Friday, May 30, 2025. The second installment covers fuel purchases made between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. To receive it, the following steps must be completed:…

The Thessaly region aims to address housing problems in urban centers and the Sporades islands through a collaboration with the Council of Europe Development Bank, which will support the initiative with a loan. This dynamic system is expected to drive significant economic transformation in the Thessaly region by gradually developing between 500 to 1,000 homes,…

Today, Thursday (May 22, 2025), the provisional lists of beneficiaries, recipients, and exclusions for the Public Employment Service’s (DYPAS) Social Tourism Program aimed at self-employed pensioners (former OAEE) were published. Eligible applicants who submitted their participation requests in the Social Tourism Program can file a single appeal against the provisional results tomorrow, Friday (May 23,…

The Centre for the Collection of Insurance Arrears (KEAO) is fully operational, enhancing its arsenal with interventions aimed at increasing pressure on debtors. According to General Document 714968/20-05-2025, KEAO plans to publish the names of debtors—both individuals and legal entities—with overdue debts exceeding €150,000 remaining unpaid for over a year by June 30, 2025. This…

The deadline for completing the public service evaluation questionnaire has been extended until Saturday, May 31, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Due to the increased interest in evaluating public services and to ensure adequate time for better service and facilitation, citizens are now able to complete the questionnaire via the…

Several municipalities and regions across the country have filed objections regarding the calculation of the green special fee they are entitled to receive due to the operation of renewable energy units in their areas. Initially, it should be noted that the legislative framework stipulates that 60% of the APE fee is distributed to the municipalities…

As of Thursday, May 15, 2025, the application platform for Social Tourism has closed. Results are expected shortly, as this year’s program begins earlier than ever on June 1, 2025. Specifically, results will be announced within days as verification processes are in full swing. Despite technical issues, interest surged to record levels with 567,462 applications…

The multi-colored electricity system was first implemented at the beginning of 2024. It included various categories of fluctuating and fixed products, marked with green, yellow, and blue colors. Initially, the government created the green special tariff to protect electricity consumers and ensure an affordable price for those who did not want or were unable to…

The largest increase in overdue payments in 2024 was observed among large commercial consumers and Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Companies (DEYAs). As reported by newsit.gr on Friday, May 16, 2025, these debts reached nearly €3.4 billion, causing concern in the electricity market. According to data published by RAAEV, within one year, the debts in…

Starting today (May 15, 2025), accredited training providers listed in the Register of Eligible Training Providers (SEK) can submit expressions of interest to propose training programs under the ‘Training Program for 10,000 Recipients of Minimum Guaranteed Income and Homeless Individuals, and Business Grants for Their Employment.’ Applications from providers must be submitted through the DYPAS…

The Ministry of Environment and Energy invites eligible suppliers to submit applications starting today, Thursday, May 15, 2025, to participate in the ‘Change Heating System and Water Heater’ program. Suppliers must operate under selected Activity Code Numbers (ACN) as outlined in the Program Guide and FAQs (2nd edition, question 3.2). Indirect suppliers, such as manufacturers,…

In a significant announcement today (May 14, 2025), the Minister of National Economy and Finance, Mr. Pierarakis, declared the intention to extend the investment clawback program until 2030 during the 6th ‘ygeiamou’ Conference. He emphasized that the clawback initiative has already been successful, leading to the establishment of 10 factories, 14 research centers, and 22…

The AADE (Independent Public Revenue Authority) is launching extensive checks nationwide to identify vehicles illegally circulating on Greek roads. This initiative targets vehicles whose owners have electronically submitted their license plates and declared them as inactive, according to ertnews. Using tollgate cameras as the primary tool, photographic material from vehicle passages will be sent weekly…