What is Lithuania's energy policy?

This review focuses on two particularly important areas for Lithuania’s energy policy. The first is how to manage the electricity system expansion needed to meet the strategic goals of the NEIS. The second is how to decarbonise the transport sector, which is the largest source of GHG emissions in Lithuania.

What is Lithuania's long-term renovation strategy?

Lithuania’s Long-Term Renovation Strategy – targeting a 60% reduction in primary energy consumption in buildings by 2050 and eliminating fossil fuel use – successfully channelled European Union (EU) funding and private capital into energy efficiency renovation programmes.

How does Lithuania support renewables?

IEA. CC BY 4.0. Lithuania’s initial support scheme for renewables was introduced in 2011 and was based on feed-in tariffs valid for 12 years. Above 30 kW, feed-in tariffs were provided through technology-specific auctions.

How can Lithuania achieve its energy goals?

This report seeks to provide Lithuania with timely advice on how it can progress towards its energy goals, including in two focus areas: expanding the electricity system and decarbonising transport. Lithuania outlines a long-term vision for an electrified energy system and new industrial development.

Should Lithuania invest in New grid capacity?

Lithuania should allow anticipatory investments in new grid capacity while shaping policy to use existing capacity more efficiently. Clearer price signals that incentivise flexibility and grid services are needed, including by expanding balancing markets and allowing dynamic grid tariffs.

How can Lithuania improve its energy security?

More broadly, Lithuania’s energy security would benefit from diversifying sources and routes, strengthening interconnections, ensuring the collective resilience of energy infrastructure, maintaining essential reserves, and generally working closely with neighbours and partners.