Geothermal energy has huge potential to reinforce Europe’s energy security and boost competitiveness, whilst delivering affordable energy to all. Yet this potential remains largely untapped.EGEC, together with the geothermal industry, energy consumers, researchers, government agencies and many others, are demanding a dedicated Geothermal Strategy and Action Plan to remove barriers and accelerate investments in Europe’s future (see our letter to the European Commission below).Geothermal energy has a vital role to play in the upcoming Electrification Action Plan, and Heating and Cooling Strategy, and merits specific attention to address the obstacles that have hindered its growth. Read the letter to the European Commission To learn more about EGEC's proposals, read our latest policy paper

To conclude the European Geothermal Congress 2025, which took place from 6–10 October 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland, we have gathered all 600+ papers that brought the Congress to life. The ISBN code is 978-2-9601946-6-4. The Organising Committee of the European Geothermal Congress declares that the material (text, figures and tables) of the Conference Proceedings can be reused for publication without copyright restrictions. The European Geothermal Congress 2025 was co-organised by the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) and the Swiss Geothermal Association (Geothermie Suisse).

EGEC is currently looking for a full-time communications and administrative assistant (38h/ week), who is able to work starting from February 2026, for a period of six months with a traineeship contract under Belgian law (“convention immersion professionnelle”) with possibilities for a long-term contract after the traineeship period.  EGEC is the voice of the geothermal sector in Europe. It is an international industry association with more than 240 members, representing 500 stakeholders from 30+ different European countries in the field of renewable energy.  The successful candidate will work with our Communications team on our main communication channels, events and activities, as well as tasks related to European projects and membership management. We are looking for a competent and reliable trainee with a demonstrated interest in communications and administration, and a highly proficient level of English. We offer a dynamic and positive working environment in a small team where you can grow and make a difference.   Job description Responsibilities include:   Support for the organisation of events (both physical and online)  Support for EGEC's communication activities: Websites:  updating and analytics / Social media: creating content, following trends, analytics / Publications  Support for project management tasks related to communications  Support in Marketing and Administration: membership, databases  Desired profile:   Graphic Design skills (Canva and/or InDesign)  Video editing skills  Website management and editing skills  Database management  Interest in renewable energies  Excellent written and spoken English. Other languages are an asset.   Background in communication, with relevant university degree or equivalent experience  Professional attitude, strong team player and ability to work collaboratively  Highly computer-proficient (MS Office suite), experience with social media, database, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)  Experience in preparing publications, videos, and other communication materials  Flexible and proactive  Ability to multitask and careful attention to details    Reliable, well organised and eager to learn  Application Procedure  Closing date for applications:  11th January 2026  To apply, please send a CV and letter of motivation (in English) to: info@egec.org  Please include your first and last name and the job title (XX - EGEC Com & Admin Assistant) in the subject line of your email.      Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.   Applicants must have the legal right to work in the EU. 

The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to review the Climate and Environmental Delegated Acts of the EU Taxonomy legislation. We strongly support the objectives of simplification, reduction of administrative burden, and alignment of Taxonomy with the EU’s industrial and climate ambitions. In this context, and with the intention of contributing to a more coherent and technology-neutral sustainable finance framework, we wish to suggest the following modifications. Remove the emission threshold and mandatory LCA requirements for geothermal technologies Create a coherent taxonomy category for geothermal heat pumps Clarify the scope of the “Manufacturing of renewable energy technologies” category Address practical challenges in DNSH criteria for DHC networks   Read EGEC’S full position  

EGEC 's proposals for a European Geothermal Strategy and Action Plan, published on 5 December 2025. 

With a letter to Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Implementation and Simplification Valdis Dombrovskis, EGEC provided its answer to a call for feedback by the Platform on Sustainable Finance on the draft report on preliminary recommendations for the review of the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and additional technical screening criteria for the EU Taxonomy.