ABSTRACT
As a consequence of high dependence on oil products in Greece, as well as its relatively unfavourable energy efficiency, the state energy policy is designed towards the improvement in both these areas. It hopes to achieve this through intensive utilization of the indigenous conventional and renewable energy potential, natural gas penetration, modernization of public refineries, and implementation of relevant pricing and institutional policies. Thessaloniki is the country’s second largest conurbation, with a population of 706,180 inhabitants; the Municipality of Thessaloniki itself has a population of 406,413. With a continental climate, oil holds a major share in the city’s overall energy balance, and is especially used for heating purposes. Per capita energy consumed in the city is higher than the average for the country, reflecting a high industrialization rate. The major fields that have improved in the Master Plan are urban energy supply systems, urban waste management and urban transport systems.
