The president of PASOK, Nikos Androulakis, has submitted an urgent question to the Prime Minister about the government's energy policy, focusing on measures against energy price hikes and the exclusion of farmers and cooperatives from the energy market.
Nikos Androulakis, the president of the PASOK party in Greece, has raised urgent questions in Parliament directed at Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis regarding the government's approach to energy policy. Androulakis is particularly concerned about the rising energy prices and what strategies the government plans to implement in order to alleviate this burden on consumers. He demands clarity on the government’s plans to adopt practical measures for supporting consumers in selecting more affordable tariffs, as well as questioning the refusal to leverage public ownership in the Public Power Corporation (DEI) to stabilize prices rather than prioritizing profit maximization.
Furthermore, Androulakis highlights the issue of continued exclusion of farmers, cooperatives, and energy communities from electrical markets, raising substantial concerns about the broader implications this has on energy equality and accessibility in Greece. He urges the Prime Minister to specify what concrete actions are intended to facilitate the connection of renewable energy sources (RES) with storage infrastructures. This is crucial for minimizing the waste of green energy and addressing the challenges posed by energy dumping, where excess power is discarded due to inadequate storage solutions.
This inquiry not only aims to address immediate consumer concerns but also seeks to prompt a dialogue on sustainable energy practices that could benefit all segments of society, including marginalized agricultural stakeholders. The response from the government could indicate its priorities in energy management and long-term strategies to foster sustainable energy practices in Greece.
