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<p>The Council of Ministers met today under the presidency of the President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Anastasiades and took the following decisions:</p> <p>The Council of Ministers proceeded to approve the Paphos Local Plan (2019) after examining the objections of the Objections Study Committees (ESCs). It concerns the administrative areas of Pafos Municipality, Geroskipou Municipality and the Community Councils of Agia Marinouda, Achelia, Empa, Kissonerga, Konion, Leba, Mesa Chorio, Tala, Timi, Tremithousa and Chloraka.</p> <p>The Council of Ministers approved the allocation of land plots to families with low incomes.</p> <p>The Council of Ministers approved the allocation of land plots to families with low incomes. Specifically, 14 plots were allocated to families in the Drymos community of Paphos district, while 24 plots were allocated to families in the Ebas community also in Paphos district. </p> <p>The Council of Ministers approved the extension of the Urban Incentives Scheme for the Recovery of Business Activity in Cyprus until 31 December 2021. It is recalled that this Plan includes, among other things, the granting of increased building rates in tourist zones and city centres, with the exception of tourist zones with special ecological value.</p> <p>The Council of Ministers decided to proceed with an amendment to the Plan for the Production of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources for own consumption. The main amendment concerns the inclusion of the category of virtual net-metering for residential consumers and professional farmers who cannot, due to lack of space and other environmental and urban planning restrictions, install photovoltaic systems on the roofs of their homes or agricultural premises. Under the category of virtual offsetting, consumption will be covered by the output of a photovoltaic system installed on a different site. The Government's aim is to facilitate the installation of photovoltaic systems for own consumption, which will significantly help to reduce electricity costs and increase the penetration of Renewable Energy Sources in the country's energy balance in the context of the rapid transition to the green economy. </p> <p>It is noted that the energy targets of the Republic of Cyprus for 2020 have been exceeded according to the relevant statistics announced this year. The binding target of 13% for the contribution of renewables to final energy consumption has been exceeded by more than 30%, reaching 17%. The target for cumulative energy savings of 32% was also exceeded, as well as the indicative target for the penetration of renewables in heating and cooling of 23.5%, achieving a penetration of 38.55%. The installed RES capacity currently stands at 467 MW and in addition to 127 commercial RES projects, with a capacity of 237.8 MW, are under implementation.</p> <p>The Council of Ministers decided on the following appointments:</p> <ol>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">k. Michael Persianis to the post of Chairman of the Financial Council for a period of five years until 9 July 2026.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">K. Kostas Demetriou, Member of the Authority for Public Supervision of the Audit Profession for the period until the end of the Council's term of office, i.e. until 19.6.2023.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Dr. Sophia Nestoros and Dr. Konstantinos Ferentinos Members of the National Cancer Committee.</li>
</ol> <p>(PM/MG/EHR)<br />
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<p>The Council of Ministers met today under the presidency of the President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Anastasiades and took the following decisions:</p> <p>The Council of Ministers proceeded to approve the Paphos Local Plan (2019) after examining the objections of the Objections Study Committees (ESCs). It concerns the administrative areas of Pafos Municipality, Geroskipou Municipality and the Community Councils of Agia Marinouda, Achelia, Empa, Kissonerga, Konion, Leba, Mesa Chorio, Tala, Timi, Tremithousa and Chloraka.</p> <p>The Council of Ministers approved the allocation of land plots to families with low incomes.</p> <p>The Council of Ministers approved the allocation of land plots to families with low incomes. Specifically, 14 plots were allocated to families in the Drymos community of Paphos district, while 24 plots were allocated to families in the Ebas community also in Paphos district. </p> <p>The Council of Ministers approved the extension of the Urban Incentives Scheme for the Recovery of Business Activity in Cyprus until 31 December 2021. It is recalled that this Plan includes, among other things, the granting of increased building rates in tourist zones and city centres, with the exception of tourist zones with special ecological value.</p> <p>The Council of Ministers decided to proceed with an amendment to the Plan for the Production of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources for own consumption. The main amendment concerns the inclusion of the category of virtual net-metering for residential consumers and professional farmers who cannot, due to lack of space and other environmental and urban planning restrictions, install photovoltaic systems on the roofs of their homes or agricultural premises. Under the category of virtual offsetting, consumption will be covered by the output of a photovoltaic system installed on a different site. The Government's aim is to facilitate the installation of photovoltaic systems for own consumption, which will significantly help to reduce electricity costs and increase the penetration of Renewable Energy Sources in the country's energy balance in the context of the rapid transition to the green economy. </p> <p>It is noted that the energy targets of the Republic of Cyprus for 2020 have been exceeded according to the relevant statistics announced this year. The binding target of 13% for the contribution of renewables to final energy consumption has been exceeded by more than 30%, reaching 17%. The target for cumulative energy savings of 32% was also exceeded, as well as the indicative target for the penetration of renewables in heating and cooling of 23.5%, achieving a penetration of 38.55%. The installed RES capacity currently stands at 467 MW and in addition to 127 commercial RES projects, with a capacity of 237.8 MW, are under implementation.</p> <p>The Council of Ministers decided on the following appointments:</p> <ol>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">k. Michael Persianis to the post of Chairman of the Financial Council for a period of five years until 9 July 2026.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">K. Kostas Demetriou, Member of the Authority for Public Supervision of the Audit Profession for the period until the end of the Council's term of office, i.e. until 19.6.2023.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Dr. Sophia Nestoros and Dr. Konstantinos Ferentinos Members of the National Cancer Committee.</li>
</ol> <p>(PM/MG/EHR)<br />
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