Czech Republic

Fossil fuels are still essential building blocks of the energy mix in the Czech Republic. 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.

The Czech Republic 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.

The IEA is currently drafting a new In-depth energy policy review of the Czech Republic, with the last one dating to 2016. The report will be launched in the second half of 2021. A key theme of the ongoing analysis is how the country should prepare for phasing out coal from the power and heating sectors, which is currently being contemplated by the government.

Last updated May 23, 2023