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19.12.2008 GTRH Consultation on geothermal regulations The work of the GTR-H project having reviewed the current geothermal energy frameworks in Europe, can summarise its recommendations as being the need/requirement for national primary legislation to demonstrate that geothermal energy is regulated effectively either through existing or new legislation. The framework template sets out the main areas for inclusion/consideration in any geothermal framework/regulation/legislation considered from the work so far completed in the GTR-H project. A consultation process is open now and until the 31/01/2009: please send your comments to com@egec.org |
17.12.2008 Adoption of the directive to promote renewables This morning the European Parliament adopted the directive on RES with a large majority. It creates a positive climate for the long term development of geothermal energy in Europe. EGEC wants to thank its members for their support in permitting to have our slogan a reality "EGEC helps you to develop geothermal business and needs your support to increase it!" Indeed, many positive aspects concern geothermal energy in the directive: a definition, a better grid access, development of geothermal district heating… But the story is not finished. We have now to help Member States in implementing this legislation by proposing measures for their National Renewable Actions Plans and be sure geothermal energy will be a major player! Become a member of EGEC and boost your geothermal activities ! Online membership application at => join You can find in attachment the press release we published today. |
15.12.2008 World Bank’s GeoFund - IGA Geothermal Workshop The World Bank’s GeoFund - IGA Geothermal Workshop will be this February 16-19, 2009 in Istanbul Turkey at the President Hotel in the heart of old-city. Given your companies reputation in the industry, this would be a great opportunity to highlight your company through a key sponsorship. Please see Sponsor Prospectus, Agenda and Application attached. More |
12.12.2008 EU Heads of State endorsed the 20% mandatory targets for renewables At their Summit today, the EU Heads of State endorsed the 20% mandatory targets for renewables agreed on Tuesday. Tomorrow, the trialogue we'll discuss the last points concerning the climate part of the 'energy and climate package'. Next week in Strasbourg, the European Parliament will have to vote in Plenary Session on this piece of legislation. |
10.12.2008 Decisive negotiations for post Kyoto protocole in Poznan From 1 to 12 dec 2008, the COP 14 meets in Poland to prepare the way towards a new protocole for CO2 emissions reduction next year in Copenhagen during the COP 15. EGEC, in collaboration with IGA, presented yesterday the contribution of geothermal energy to the mitigation of climate change. Presentations are available here. |
09.12.2008 Agreement on the new EU Directive on Renewable Energy An agreement was found this morning during the trialogue European Commission-European Parliament and the Council, following a meeting of energy ministers yesterday. EGEC welcomes the last version of the directive. Heads of States and Governments showed during the financial crisis that they can take important measures to try to solve this crisis. EGEC hopes that thursday 11 and friday 12 dec. 2008, the European Summit will show the same conviction to combat climate change in adopting the energy and climate package. |
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05.12.2008 First Announcement of the GTRH Conference in Brussels the 11/02/2009 The present lack of regulation for geothermal energy over most of the European Union, is inhibiting the effective exploitation of this underutilized renewable resource. This conference will aim to discuss a regulation framework for geothermal energy, to be included in the National Renewable Action Plans. The Directive to promote renewable energy source (electricity and heating and cooling) will increase the use of geothermal energy, in order to support the struggle for a sustainable, clean energy future in Europe. The proposal describes the EU’s strategy and objectives, and suggests that each Member State should decide its own strategy, according to its own potential and resources. There is an urgent need for removing legal barriers and increasing information and awareness about the geothermal sector, which is essential for reaching the EU target of 20% RES by 2020. This implies that effective action plans should propose policy initiatives to address the barriers which currently hamper the rapid expansion of the geothermal market. (Reply Form - Preliminary Program) |
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26.11.2008 Open Letter sent by the European Renewable Energy Council and the Italian Renewable Energy Association (APER) to the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (EN, IT) |
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21.11.2008 EREC Technology Roadmap 2020 launched Hot off the press: The EREC Renewable Energy Technology Roadmap 20% by 2020 (FR,EN) Press release |
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20.11.2008 The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poznań, Poland - COP 14 The 14th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Climate Change Convention (COP 14) will be held in conjunction with the 4th Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 4) in Poznań, Poland, from 1 to 12 December 2008. The Poznań Climate Change Conference provides the opportunity to draw together the advances made in 2008 and move from discussion to negotiation mode in 2009. Such an outcome at Poznań would build momentum towards an agreed outcome at Copenhagen next year. IGA and EGEC will organize there a conference the tuesday 09/12 on "The possible role and contribution of geothermal energy to the mitigation of climate change". |
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19.11.2008 Successful promotion meeting in Karlsruhe Within the framework of the GROUND-REACH project, EGEC had organised a workshop on "Heating and Cooling with Geothermal Heat Pumps" in Karlsruhe on 12 November 2008, within the German Geothermal Congress. All presentations given at the meeting are available for download (click here). |
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10.11.2008 Adoption of the Declaration of Budapest 2008 by EUFORES On November 7th 2008, the 8th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on "Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency" (IPM8) organised by EUFORES (the European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources - is a European parliamentary network and an independent Non-Profit Organization aimed at promoting renewable energy in Europe) brought together over 60 Parliamentarians from EU27 National Parliaments as well as the European Parliament. The Parliamentarians discussed in two sessions the new European Directive for Renewable Energy (RES) as well as the status of the national Energy Efficiency Action Plans (NEEAPs). A special focus was given on potentials of and benefits for Central and Eastern European Countries. On behalf of EGEC, Gabor Szita made there a presentation on: "Geothermal markets in Hungary and CEE Countries". The high level meeting in the beautiful Parliament of Hungary led to the adoption of the Declaration of Budapest 2008 on future EU policies in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency. |
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04.11.2008 WORLD GEOTHERMAL CONGRESS 2010 & 2015 The WGC 2010 will be held in Bali (Indonesia) from 25 to 30 April 2010. The Second Announcement has been published. The deadline for abstract submission is the 31/01/2009 ! The IGA Board of Directors is calling for expressions of interest to host the World Geothermal Congress in 2015: here |
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27.10.2008 New global energy strategy tackles climate change saving USD 18 trillion in fuel costs Aggressive investment in renewable power generation and energy efficiency could create an annual USD 360 billion industry, providing half of the world’s electricity, slashing over USD 18 trillion in future fuel costs while protecting the climate, according to the report : ‘Energy [R]evolution: A Sustainable World Energy Outlook’, produced today by the European Renewable Energy Council and Greenpeace International. For more information, please read the press release. |
24.10.2008 The Ground Reach project has released a 2nd press release to promote Ground Source Heat Pumps: for download here |
17.10.2008 Second announcement for Ground Reach Workshop in Karlsruhe Full programme details are now available: program + reply form Location: Messe Karlsruhe, Messeallee 1 / 76287 Rheinstetten Date: 12/11/2008 |
14.10.2008 An Investor’s Guide to Geothermal Energy: How to capitalize on the heat beneath your feet The number of investors recognizing the allure of geothermal energy is growing from day to day. Yet, there are many risks and barriers associated with geothermal energy development and tapping the large potential of geothermal resources requires in-depth know how. forseo’s new publication "The Investor’s Guide to Geothermal Energy" provides the reader with a comprehensive and market driven insight into all important aspects of geothermal business and projects, covering geothermal development and opportunities on a world wide scale. The publication is endorsed by the IGA (International Geothermal Association), EGEC (European Geothermal Energy Council) and UNEPs Sustainable Energy Finance Initiative (SEFI). The Investor's Guide to Geothermal, Sept. 2008, 104 pages, 280 EUR Further information and orders |
07.10.2008 Conference "Meeting the energy challenge for renewables" - Call for papers in 2009, the Conference will be in Cologne (KoelnMesse) - Germany from 26 to 28 may. The call for papers is open: abstract deadline is 17/10/2008. more info on: renewable energy world-europe |
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01.10.2008 A Research Agenda for Geothermal Energy - proposal EGEC prepared a list of priorities for R&D in the geothermal sector. The paper was firstly discussed during the workshop organized by EGEC the 05/09/2008 in Brussels. Main priorities have been selected and are presented to the ‘geothermal community‘ to receive comments and new ideas (please send it before the 31/10/2008 !). A final version of the Research Agenda will be published in November 2008. Thanks for your contribution. EGEC Research agenda |
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30.09.2008 New FP7 call for proposals open ! - update The new EC call for proposals 2008 is published. For geothermal energy, it concerns: Understanding and mitigation of induced seismicity associated with geothermal field development. The deadline is the 25/11/2008. The call for proposals Another call concerns "Hybrid systems based on solar thermal heating/cooling, backed up by biomass or geothermal to compensate heat load intermittence" Deadline: 29 April 2009. The call for proposals The work programme Read more at: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm |
15.09.2008 First announcement for Ground Reach Workshop in Karlsruhe preliminary programme We are very pleased to inform you about the date for the Workshop in Karlsruhe (Germany) on 12 November 2008. Topic:’ Geothermal HP: Policy and Market / Technology / Education and Training'. |
12.09.2008 ITRE committee votes on geothermal energy in RES Directive This Thursday, 11/09/2008, the relevant committee of the European Parliament has voted on the amendments to the Directive. Through several position papers, contact to relevant MEPs, participation in workshops and meetings, and in particular through the cooperation with our roof organization, EREC, EGEC has been able to voice the wishes as well as the concerns of the geothermal industry. For geothermal energy, we now can see positive results on most issues! > EGEC has released an information letter: for download here The European Parliament will vote on the Renewable Energy Directive in a plenary session in the coming months. |
10.09.2008 Renewable Heating & Cooling Congress, Brussels: 16-17/10/2008 - Cancelled ! |
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26.08.2008 Reminder: Celebration EGEC 10th anniversary Topic: invitation to celebrate with us the 10th anniversary for EGEC Date: 5 september 2008 Time: 12.00 - 17.00 Venue: Renewable Energy House, 63-65 rue d’Arlon, 1040 Brussels, Belgium. Dr Burkhard Sanner, EGEC President, will review the creation and first decade of EGEC, to celebrate our 10 years with all the geothermal community. We want also to invite you to define the strategy of our sector to help the EU in reaching 20% of RES by 2020, with a large contribution from geothermal energy. Please confirm your participation by email – a few seats are still available. at: com@egec.org |
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01.08.2008 EGEC News n°7 now online ! |
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13.03.2008 Intelligent Energy Europe Call for Proposals open! The IEE call for proposals 2008 was published on 12 March, opening this year's application period for Intelligent Energy – Europe funding. Some € 45 million are available to co-finance European projects for the promotion of energy efficiency and renewables, and the setting up of local or regional energy agencies. Successful applicants can expect to receive financial support covering up to 75% of the eligible costs. Any public or private organisation from the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Croatia can apply. Projects must have at least 3 partner organisations from 3 different countries. Read more at: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/call_for_proposals/index_en.htm |
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29.02.2008
On behalf of EGEC, Pierre Ungemach attended the event; he made a presentation on "Geothermal in District Heating". EGEC supports the initiative to establish a European Technology Platform for District Heating and Cooling as a linking technology for future technologies. See more here:
- developing a European vision for the district heating and cooling sectors towards 2020 as well as for 2050 - developing a common Strategic Research Agenda - creating the framework for implementing the Research Agenda - increasing the market deployment of DHC
More information on geothermal District heating in our brochure > see publications. More information on the TP structure and working final |
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24.01.2008
EC Directive proposal on the promotion of the use of renewable
energy sources:
Press Release from the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC); the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and the Association of the Geological Surveys of Europe (EUROGEOSURVEYS) jointly prepared further to the publication by the Commission of its Directive proposal on the use of Renewable Energies. here |
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10.01.2008 EGEC has released a position paper on the definition of Geothermal Energy and wishes for the upcoming proposal of a EU Directive on Renewable Energy Sources: for download here |
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04.01.2008 EGEC has released a position paper on the Strategy Energy Technology (SET) Plan published by the EC : for download here |
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03.01.2008
The University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland) is seeking to hire : Full
professor in Geothermics
The Institute of Geology and Hydrogeology at the University of Neuchâtel recruits a specialist in geothermics. The candidate is expected to have a background in geology or engineering geology, with a specialization in tectonics or quantitative geology and a specific experience in deep geothermal reservoirs or in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). More information : http://www1.unine.ch/chyn/php/news.php and the announcement (pdf) |
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16.11.2007 The Annual General Meeting 2007 of EGEC elected a new board, and adopted a new management structure. Burkhard Sanner was re-elected as president, and also most of the board is unchanged. Upon suggestion from the board, the members also appointed coordinators for specific topics, in order to support the board and the Brussels staff in their field of experience; see more here. The minutes of the Annual General Meeting will be available soon in the member´s section of the website. |
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31.10.2007 Draft programme for the Workshop "Finance Geothermal Energy" in Brussels on Nov. 16, 2007 is online. Please see events page. The workshop is free, and open to persons from EGEC members and other interested persons. For registration please contact com@egec.org |
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24.10.2007 Draft program and invitation for EGEC workshop on Geothermal Heat Pumps in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Nov. 12, 2007, is online. Please see events page. |
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15.10.2007 EGEC has published the first brochures on geothermal applications within project RESTMAC, supported by EC in FP6. They deal with Geothermal Applications in Agriculture, Geothermal District Heating, Geothermal Seawater Desalination, and Geothermal Snow Melting and De-Icing, and can be downloaded from the "Publications" page. If you wish to receive printed versions, please contact the EGEC secretariat (email: com@egec.org ). |
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11.10.2007 New president and new board of IGA (International Geothermal Association) in office. On Oct. 10, Ladislaus Rybach, new president of IGA, took over from John Lund, who has lead IGA very successfully for the last three years. Read more |
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"08.10.2007 : In March 2007, European Council signed up to a binding EU-wide target on 20% of RES for 2020. The European Commission is now faced with the challenge of defining new legislation. EC expected to table a proposal for legislation on renewable energies as part of a package for the 5 December 2007. EREC and its members present their position on the future directive : Press Release: EREC's position on the Renewable Energy Framework Directive Press release Position Paper of Framework Directive and
Position Paper on the Renewable Energy Framework Directive
EREC Position Framework Directive"
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02.10.2007 EGEC RESTMAC Workshop on Geothermal Snow Melting in Malmö, Sweden See short report here Workshop presentations for download here |
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25.09.2007 The European Parliament responded to the European Commission’s Renewable Energy Roadmap by calling for the upcoming Framework Directive to strengthen existing renewable energy legislation and be accompanied by ambitious legislation on heating and cooling. The "Thomsen Report" adopted today. Download the related press release from EREC here Download the draft "Thomsen report" here |
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20.09.2007 EGEC provided the room in the Renewable Energy House, Brussels, for the meeting of the steering committee in project ENGINE, and for the related stakeholder meeting. More info and photos for download here Link to the ENGINE project at: http://engine.brgm.fr/ |
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11.09.2007 First announcement and invitation for EGEC workshop on Geothermal Snow Melting in Malmoe, Sweden, on Oct. 2, 2007, is online. Please see events page. Also the new brochure on Geothermal Snow Melting is available electronically (download here); printed versions will be available at and after the workshop in Malmoe. |
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| 11.09.2007 3rd meeting of ministers of the Gleneagles Dialogue in Berlin: Gro Harlem Brundtland praises renewable energies and human ingenuity (read more) | ||||||||||||
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31.7.2007
EGEC News No. 5 now online! |
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13.07.2007 Reaching 20% of renewable energy by 2020 only feasible if a fast and adequate policy framework is adopted. Statement by the President of EREC Prof. Arthouros Zervos at the seminar on renewable energy sources organised by the Portuguese Presidency of the EU in Lisbon on 11-12 July 2007. Press release |
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12.07.2007
Cost of renewable energy 10 times cheaper than "business as usual" fossil-fuelled future ?. Investing in a renewable electricity future will save 10 times the fuel costs of a "business as usual" fossil-fuelled scenario, saving $180 billion USD annually and cut CO2 emissions in half by 2030, according to a joint report by Greenpeace and the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC). The joint report and Press release can be downloaded: joint report - Press release |
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25.06.2007 EGEC participated in a meeting with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to know more about their financing opportunites for geothermal projects. Find more information in our member's corner. |
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