“The use of geothermal energy as a renewable
resource is one possibility to increase the share of renewable energy in our
energy production; thereby, mostly in private consumption the use of fossil
fuels would decrease as well as the entailed environmental pressure. Geothermal
energy affords house owners in addition to environmental friendliness a possibility
to reduce heating costs, on account of which the developing of this domain is
definitely promising,” said the Minister of the Environment Keit Pentus, who
opened the meeting. Geothermal energy experts listen in Tallinn to reports on Estonia’s experience. The discussion comprises state politics and support as well as the practice of geothermal energy use. Yesterday and the day before, the steering committee visited Stockholm, where Arlanda airport complex was introduced, reports on geothermal energy use in Sweden were listened to and the steering committee meeting was held. GEO.POWER comprises geothermal energy implementation strategies in order to enhance the energy efficiency of private and industrial buildings. The main aim of the project is to analyze the technological solutions implemented in nine European partner states (Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Italy, Greece, Sweden, Slovenia, Great Britain and Hungary), exchange knowledge and develop a plan of action for the adapting of the solutions implemented in partner states and for enhancing the share of renewable energy resources in the balance of energy. The project is funded by the European Union INTERREG IVC programme. |
