Good practices on geothermal energy use in Hungary

In Hungary, geothermal energy is a huge treasure that can be used efficiently. Thermal water will be used in the Károly Laky swimming pool and the Széchenyi Bath in Budapest. In Jászapáti, thermal water will also be used for heating, which will help to significantly reduce current gas consumption. Szeged would be to become, the “greenest town in Hungary” and a project has been launched to build a geothermal district heating system. It means that the current annual consumption of 30 million cubic meters of gas will be halved and, in parallel, CO₂ emissions.

European Commission launches a public debate on energy directives

The European Commission has started a public consultation process on the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive.

The review and revision of both directives will be crucial in defining the future European energy policy with regard to increasing the share of renewable sources and increasing energy efficiency with the aim of achieving the ambitious climate goals set out in the European Green Deal.

https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12552-Review-of-Directive-2012-27-EU-on-energy-efficiency

https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12553-Revision-of-the-Renewable-Energy-Directive-EU-2018-2001

3D model presentations

Green Line project team is helping to inform decision-makers, developers and support agencies of geothermal potential of the area via printed 3-D model of Zala-Mura river basin. The model is used to in simple and interactive way show and explain the varying geothermal potential of various layers of the basin. Our team is looking forward to continuing with our interactive work after corona lock—down.