Opportunities for Financial Subsidies for Energy Transition (only for Greece)

Categories: Greek, Optional
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This course is designed to help you understand how financial subsidies and incentives can play a crucial role in achieving energy policy goals.

It focuses on how to design, implement, and evaluate programs that encourage renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency improvements, and help reduce energy poverty.

What Will You Learn?

  • Tools to design effective energy subsidy programs
  • Implementing well-balanced, impactful energy policies

Course Content

Section 1: The Importance of Financial Subsidies in the Energy Transition
Why Subsidies Matter: a) Encourage investment in renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions, b) Reduce upfront costs for citizens and businesses, c) Address social equity and energy poverty How subsidies align with national energy and climate goals

Section 2: Types of Financial Subsidy Programs and Mechanisms
Financial Instruments: a) Direct grants or rebates for solar panels, insulation, efficient appliances, b) Tax incentives and VAT reductions, c) Social tariffs and bill support for vulnerable households

Section 3: Types of Financial Subsidy Programs and Mechanisms
Financial Instruments: a) Direct grants or rebates for solar panels, insulation, efficient appliances, b) Tax incentives and VAT reductions, c) Social tariffs and bill support for vulnerable households

Section 4: Principles for Designing Effective Financial Subsidy Programs
Ensuring subsidies reach the right beneficiaries — including low-income, rural, or marginalized populations Streamlining application processes, reducing bureaucratic barriers Clear communication, monitoring of fund allocation, avoiding misuse

Section 5: Policy Solutions and Integration
Effective Mitigation Strategies: a) Targeted financial support (vouchers, social tariffs, bill subsidies), b) Energy efficiency and renovation programs (e.g., retrofitting buildings), c) Local partnerships and social innovation Aligning energy policy with social welfare, housing, and health strategies for systemic solutions Best Practices: Examples of national/regional programs that have successfully reduced energy poverty

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