EGEC is pleased to announce the opening of the Invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to host the European Geothermal Congress (EGC) 2028.
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.
Join us on April 3rd for the Cooling Down Final Event, where we will unveil key insights and policy recommendations for a sustainable and affordable cooling future in Europe. As cooling demand continues to rise, renewable solutions must be at the forefront to ensure both decarbonisation and energy affordability.
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.
The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC), in collaboration with the Austrian Geothermal Association, GeoSphere Austria and the support of EU project SAPHEA, invites contributions to the Geothermal District Heating and Cooling Days 2025.
The Roundtable on Croatian Perspectives on the Renewable Heating and Cooling Market was successfully held, bringing together national stakeholders to discuss pathways to achieving 100% renewable heating and cooling. Organized by the RHC-ETIP platform, the event highlighted key insights and tools to support the sector.
The first edition of “Meet the Members” 2025 webinar was a great success! This highly anticipated event took place on 27 January at 14:00 am CET and offered participants a unique opportunity to connect with leading companies in the geothermal energy sector.
