Cyprus in EU top three for fossil fuel usage
Cyprus is joint third within the EU for the highest share of fossil fuels in gross available energy at 89 per cent, far beyond the...
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‘Renewable energy storage shouldn’t be at mercy of Game of Thrones politics’
The state must proceed with immediate installation of a centralised renewable energy (RES) storage system to prevent blackouts from becoming commonplace, wind energy association secretary...
As US-EU trade tensions rise, conflicting carbon tariffs could undermine climate efforts
By Noah Kaufman, Chris Bataille, Gautam Jain and Sagatom Saha Rising trade tensions between the U.S. and the European Union, two of the most important global...
Cyprus beats EU average in share of RES
The share of renewable energy in Cyprus in the period of 2015 – 2021 has increased at a faster pace compared with the EU average...
EAC unions meeting with ministers this Friday
A meeting between the energy and finance ministers, and unions representing workers at the Electricity Authority (EAC) has been rescheduled for this coming Friday. The...
EAC unions to meet with minister to resolve workers’ demands
Electricity authority (EAC) unions are hoping to meet with Labour Minister Kyriacos Koushos within the week, to resolve the ongoing demands of the workers, who...
Further rise in cost of electricity in the new year, expert predicts (Updated)
By Elias Hazou and Iole Damaskinos A rise in the cost of electricity is inevitable for Cyprus beginning in early February, due to the country’s...
Minister doubts early agreement to EAC strike
Labour Minister Kyriacos Koushos appeared doubtful on Wednesday that an agreement can be reached soon with electricity authority workers after a strike threat was called...
EAC calls on unions to cancel strike (updated)
The Electricity Authority (EAC) board of directors on Tuesday called on workers to reconsider their decision to strike later in the week, to avoid inconveniencing...
RES charge on electricity bills set to be slashed
Officials revealed on Tuesday they plan to slash the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) charge, giving consumers some relief, although the change is not expected to...
