HERAKLION – “Crete can use 100 pct clean energy and contribute decisively to the national target we have set, for 80 pct of consumption to be produced by renewables by 2030,” Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas told a meeting of producer associations and government ministers held in Heraklion, Crete on Wednesday, in the context of a tour by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the island.
Skrekas said that new legislation that will be tabled within the coming weeks will allow the creation of professional energy communities that will be able to install renewable energy infrastructure that is directly linked to the high voltage grid, combined with battery systems that will help lower energy costs.
“We are upgrading the networks on Crete…while also implementing the necessary infrastructure for waste and sewage,” he added.
He also referred to the exploration for fossil fuels that is underway in the seas off the shores of the island, noting that this is a new possible source of wealth that could potentially cover a significant percentage of European energy consumption.
ATHENS – With the moment he's been waiting almost four years on the horizon, Greece's major opposition SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras said he will oust the ruling New Democracy and form a coalition government.
FALMOUTH, MA – The police in Falmouth have identified the victim in an accident involving a car plunging into the ocean on February 20, NBC10 Boston reported.
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
Explore articles from the past and connect to your heritage!
Discover the benefits of a subscription including access to exclusive content, events, and more!
Have an idea for a story, or know of an event we should cover? We want to hear about it!
The National Herald is the paper of record of the Greek Diaspora community. Through independent journalism, we bring news to generations of Greek-Americans, with stories on the individual, community and international level. Visit and support our 106 year-old sister publication Εθνικός Κήρυξ.
To purchase a gift subscription, please log out of your account, and purchase the subscription with a new email ID.
Sign up to receive our daily email news briefing.
Sign up for a subscription to The National Herald,
starting as low as $1/week.
and receive more access to The National Herald
View our Terms of Service + Privacy Policy.
and receive more access to The National Herald
View our Terms of Service + Privacy Policy.
We use cookies on our site to personalize your experience, bring you the most relevant content, show you the most useful ads, and to help report any issues with our site. You can update your preferences at any time by visiting preferences. By selecting Accept, you consent to our use of cookies. To learn more about how your data is used, visit our cookie policy.
$1.08 USD
