Lithuania’s Energy Policy
Lithuania’s Energy Policy

Author(s): Kinga Raś
Subject(s): National Economy, Governance, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Lithuania; energy policy; energy independence and self-sufficiency; competitiveness of energy sector; international cooperation; regional energy market;
Summary/Abstract: Lithuania wants to become independent from Russia and increase the self-sufficiency and the competitiveness of its energy sector. The basis for its transformation and modernisation will be, inter alia, renewable energy sources, of which the role in the energy balance is increasing in line with EU requirements. At the same time, Lithuania intends to introduce innovations that will increase energy efficiency. These activities may stimulate stronger cooperation with Poland, which Lithuania perceives as one of its most important partners.

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