The new board of the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) was elected at the European Geothermal Congress yesterday. The new board is comprised of:
- President: Miklos Antics (GPC IP)
- Vice President: Marco Baresi (Turboden)
- Vice president: Javier Urchueguia (Universidad Politécnica de Valencia)
- Board Member: Sara Montomoli (ENEL Green Power)
- Board Member: Robert Gavriliuc (Romanian Geoexchange Society)
- Board Member: Rüdiger Grimm (Geoenergie Konzept GMBH)
- Treasurer: Attila Kujbus (Geothermal Express)
The new president highlighted the importance of supporting geothermal as Europe transitions towards a greater penetration of renewables for both electricity, and heating and cooling.
“We have seen phenomenal market development since the creation of EGEC, reaching 3 GW of geothermal electricity, 300 geothermal district heating systems, and getting close to 2 million geothermal heat pumps. We need cooperation in the sector more than ever to build on this success and for geothermal to finally reach its potential,” said Miklos Antics, new President of EGEC. “Our association has grown consistently in the last 20 years thanks to the support of our members and I hope to build on the amazing work of my predecessors.”
