Lithuania
Lithuania ranks 18th in the current CCPI, remaining among the medium performers. The country receives a high rating in Energy Use, medium in GHG Emissions and Renewable Energy, and low in Climate Policy.
The Lithuanian government has approved an updated final version of its National Energy and Climate Plan for 2021–2030, submitted by the Ministries of Energy and Environment. In line with European Union requirements, the plan outlines the targets and measures Lithuania plans to achieve by 2030. Lithuania stood out as one of the few EU countries whose renewable energy and energy efficiency plans met or even exceeded EU national targets.
A Range of Notable Energy Plans
Lithuania aims to reduce GHG emissions by at least 40% compared with 1990 levels and has set a 45% target share of renewables in total final energy consumption by 2030. Increasing energy efficiency throughout the energy chain, from energy production to energy consumption by final consumers, is one of Lithuania’s main energy priorities. The target is for Lithuania’s energy intensity indicators to reach the EU average by 2030 and will be reduced by 1.5 times compared with 2017. The plan to achieve this target is to continue renovating inefficient residential and public buildings, increasing consumer education, and improving business’ energy performance. The efforts are already visible in this year’s ranking. Lithuania rises 14 places in Energy Use, making it a high performer in this category.
Key Outcomes
- Lithuania ranks 18th in the current CCPI, remaining among the medium performers
- Lithuania stood out as one of the few EU countries whose renewable energy and energy efficiency plans met or even exceeded EU national targets
- Increasing energy efficiency throughout the energy chain, from energy production to energy consumption by final consumers, is one of Lithuania’s main energy priorities
CCPI Experts
As no CCPI experts contributed to this year’s climate policy evaluation for Lithuania, the average grade was applied.
