The new board of the European Geothermal Energy Council was elected at the European Geothermal Congress yesterday. The new board is comprised of:

The new board of the European Geothermal Energy Council was elected at the European Geothermal Congress yesterday. The new board is comprised of:

• President: Ruggero Bertani (ENEL Green Power)
• Vice President: Miklos Antics (GPC IP)
• Vice president: Javier Urchueguia (Energesis)
• Treasurer: Attila Kujbus (Geothermal Express)
• Board Member: Marco Baresi (Turboden)
• Board Member: Robert Gavriliuc (Romanian Geoexchange Society)
• Board Member: Thor-Erik Musaeus (Rock Energy)

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. “Conferences like our EGC are an important milestone, and a starting point for future development. I hope to see such impressive participation at the next European Geothermal Congress.”