Registration is now open! Get your ticket by the 6th of May!
The Geothermal District Heating and Cooling Days will take place from 20-22 of May to bring together key players and experts in the heating and cooling space across Europe.
The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) welcomes eagerly awaited confirmation from the European Commission that the Geothermal Action Plan will be published in Q1 2026.[1]
Dan Jørgensen, Commissioner for Energy and Housing, acknowledged, in a written response to a question from Davor Stier MEP[2], that ”geothermal energy has an important role to play in the decarbonisation of the EU’s energy system”. He added, “The potential of geothermal energy has been so far hindered by challenges related inter alia to planning, permitting, skills, financing and availability of data”.
The future of industrial energy is here—and it’s powered by geothermal. Our latest publication, Geothermal for Industry and Agri-Food, explores how businesses across Europe are leveraging geothermal energy to decarbonise operations, cut costs, and enhance sustainability.
EGEC is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming RHC-ETIP roundtable, “How to Decarbonise Centralised Heating Systems: Finnish Perspectives on Renewable Heating and Cooling”.
The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) has officially addressed a letter to Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, commending Croatia’s leadership in geothermal energy and outlining key steps to scale up development across the country and the European Union.
The European Geothermal Congress warmly welcomes exhibitors to Zürich, Switzerland, from 06-10 October 2025. The events attracts thousands of participants (1,200 people in 2022) and will be held at the Zurich Convention Centre (Kongresshaus Zürich), which is strategically located in the city centre, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding cityscape and Lake Zurich.
Following the success of our first Meet the Members session in January, we are thrilled to announce the second edition of 2025!
Brussels, 26th February 2025 – The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) welcomes the recognition of the critical role of geothermal energy in the newly announced Action Plan for Affordable Energy. This ambitious plan is key to decreasing energy prices for citizens, businesses, and communities across the European Union.
The European Geothermal Energy Council is delighted to announce that the Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2025 has been awarded to EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg for its pioneering CASCADE project, an innovative approach to lithium extraction from geothermal brines.
Exciting news for companies looking to align with sustainable energy solutions! Geothermal Heating and Cooling Days 2025, to be held in Vienna this May, is now open for sponsorship opportunities. This flagship event offers a unique platform to network with experts and advocates for the use of geothermal energy in heating and cooling networks across Europe.
