Lokale Energieerzeugung: die Rolle der geothermischen Energie
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Opinion number:
CDR-4406-2023
Status:
Verabschiedet
Objective
Highlight and raise awareness of the untapped potential of geothermal energy
Showcase that geothermal energy is an energy source that can be used and exploited all across the EU territory by using locally tailored technology.
Tackle the the lack of data and the lack of awareness of technological options such as geothermal energy
Recognise that all energy extraction related to geothermal energy (heat pump or direct thermal water system technology) should be labelled as geothermal renewable
Set up the basis for an EU geothermal strategy with new financial means and incentives
Showcase that geothermal energy is an energy source that can be used and exploited all across the EU territory by using locally tailored technology.
Tackle the the lack of data and the lack of awareness of technological options such as geothermal energy
Recognise that all energy extraction related to geothermal energy (heat pump or direct thermal water system technology) should be labelled as geothermal renewable
Set up the basis for an EU geothermal strategy with new financial means and incentives
Impact
The locally produced renewable energy could play a considerable role in building more resilient local communities while making the EU more energy independent, energy secure and contributing to decarbonisation goals. The CoR opinion recalls that locally produced energy like geothermal has direct benefits for local communities and economies that would benefit from an EU-wide strategy and further financial assistance, research and support.
The CoR opinion set up the basis to untap the potential of geothermal energy in Europe and several key recommendations have been included in the European Parliament own initiative opinion drafted by Professor Krasnodebski:
a call for an European strategy on geothermal
a call on electricity and gas distribution system operators to include geothermal in their planning and local energy infrastructure investments
a dedicated financial support
better access, harmonisation and presentation of geological data
On 5 June 2024, over 200 stakeholders across the value chain of the geothermal sector, government agencies, municipalities, consumers, academia, researchers, think-tanks and civil society called on the European Commission to prepare a European geothermal energy strategy and action plan as suggested by the CoR opinion. https://www.egec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Letter-to-von-der-Leyen.pdf
The European Commission has welcomed the CoR proposal to encourage the establishment of geothermal energy-based heating, cooling and electricity generation as part of renewable energy communities.
The CoR opinion set up the basis to untap the potential of geothermal energy in Europe and several key recommendations have been included in the European Parliament own initiative opinion drafted by Professor Krasnodebski:
a call for an European strategy on geothermal
a call on electricity and gas distribution system operators to include geothermal in their planning and local energy infrastructure investments
a dedicated financial support
better access, harmonisation and presentation of geological data
On 5 June 2024, over 200 stakeholders across the value chain of the geothermal sector, government agencies, municipalities, consumers, academia, researchers, think-tanks and civil society called on the European Commission to prepare a European geothermal energy strategy and action plan as suggested by the CoR opinion. https://www.egec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Letter-to-von-der-Leyen.pdf
The European Commission has welcomed the CoR proposal to encourage the establishment of geothermal energy-based heating, cooling and electricity generation as part of renewable energy communities.
Essential points
THE EUROPEAN COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS
- underlines that local energy has significant potential in terms of providing energy security, increasing the share of renewable energy and securing affordable energy prices, thereby resulting in greater energy independence for local and regional authorities (LRAs). The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) highlights the untapped potential of geothermal energy, which can directly contribute to all the above key policy objectives for Europe;
- points out that this opinion draws attention to geothermal energy, which is an energy source that can provide benefits as well as meet the requirements for localising energy production in Europe;
- considers that a locally produced, renewable energy like geothermal could play a considerable role in making LRAs more resilient while making the EU more energy independent, energy secure and contributing to decarbonisation goals. Geothermal energy has direct benefits for local communities and economies that would benefit from an EU-wide strategy;
- notes that despite using mature technologies to explore it, geothermal energy is still relatively expensive in many cases, and requires measures to increase capacity, public support and transparency. These include speeding up the permitting and licencing process of local energy generation to scale up and be price-competitive;
- highlights that policy intervention is especially relevant for large-scale geothermal energy investments, which can be of considerable cost, and which can have a significant environmental footprint if not handled properly;
- emphasises the crucial role of citizens participation in decentralising energy production, fostering active involvement to bolster the green transition. This active engagement does not only strengthen the connection between production and consumption, but also promotes the development of a local value chain;
- encourages the establishment of geothermal energy-based heating, cooling and electricity generation as part of renewable energy communities. This would also contribute to the wider uptake of smart metering locally. Similarly, it would create public awareness about LRAs as producers and consumers (prosumers) of locally available energy.