Czechia

Fossil fuels are still essential building blocks of the energy mix in Czechia. Coal is available domestically in vast resources and is used intensively for heating and power production, and contributes, along with nuclear power, to the country’s moderate degree of energy self-sufficiency. Air pollution is a particular problem due to the extensive use of coal and to the relatively old car fleet, which is dominated by diesel cars.

Czechia had some success in decoupling its emissions from economic growth. Still, CO2 emissions per capita and carbon intensity of the economy rank among the highest in IEA member countries.

Last updated Oct 26, 2023