Lithuania
Lithuania ranks 9th in the CCPI, up nine spots and placing it among the high performers. It receives a high rating in GHG Emissions, Renewable Energy, and Energy Use, and a medium in Climate Policy.
The Lithuanian government approved an updated final version of its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2021–2030 in October 2024. In accordance with EU targets and requirements set for member states, the plan outlines the planned measures leading up to 2030. It is one of only a few member states to have national renewable energy and energy use targets more ambitious than those put in place per the EU legislative framework.
Renewable energy, energy use, and climate policy progressing, while full fossil fuel phase-out plan is needed
Lithuania’s intermediate and long-term climate commitments essentially are composed of the 70% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2030 compared with 1990, and achieving climate neutrality and a circular economy by 2050. The share of renewable energy in total primary energy supply measured in the CCPI now approaches 23%, substantially up from last year. Refining energy efficiency throughout the energy chain, from production to distribution to end-consumers’ consumption is a chief energy policy priority in recent years. This process requires large-scale renovation schemes for residential and public buildings, and progress in consumer education to reach the EU average in key energy intensity indicators. As stated in last year’s CCPI, the implementation of some of these policies is already reflected in the high Energy Use rating.
Overall, the CCPI country experts welcome the visible progress in renewable energy, energy use, and climate policy. To further accelerate the pace of GHG emissions reduction, a concretely delineated plan for the complete phase-out of all fossil fuels is needed. The experts also stress that the current government’s focus on biofuels should not impede structural transformation and electrification efforts in industry and transport.
Key Outcomes
- Lithuania ranks 9th in the CCPI, up nine spots and placing it among the high performers
- Refining energy efficiency throughout the energy chain, from production to distribution to end-consumers’ consumption is a chief energy policy priority in recent years
- Key demands: plan for the complete phase-out of all fossil fuels is needed
CCPI experts
National experts that contributed to the policy evaluation of this year’s CCPI chose to remain anonymous.
