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EIB Advisory support Greece in designing energy solutions and charging infrastructure for electric buses in Athens
The European Investment Bank has, over the past 8 years, been supporting the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and OSY in the progressive expansion of the Athens bus fleet with electric vehicles. This transition is increasing electricity demand and warrants a need for a long-term investment plan for energy supply and management in bus depots. In response, the European Investment Bank Advisory Team (EIB Advisory) will work with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and OSY S.A. to develop a programme that will ensure that energy needs and charging infrastructure will be delivered to support ongoing investment in electric buses in Athens.
Greece: EIB invests €30 million in the City of Thessaloniki for sustainable urban development and climate resilience
The European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a new €30 million financing agreement with the City of Thessaloniki, supporting the implementation of the city’s 2025–2030 investment programme within the framework of its Climate Neutrality Plan 2030.
EIB stands ready to frontload future revenues from emissions trading and provide financing to Member States to fast-track investments that cut energy bills for households and small businesses
The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a €3 billion financing initiative to fast-track energy efficiency upgrades for low and middle-income households and small businesses across Europe in parallel to the deployment of the new Emissions Trading System for buildings and road transport (ETS2). Under the plan designed in partnership with the European Commission, eligible investments also include sustainable transport solutions. The allocated financing may increase depending on market demand.