The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) welcomes the decision by the Government of Croatia to allocate 26 million to geothermal projects in the heating sector, as part of the 10th package of measures to protect households and the economy from rising energy prices, adopted on 23 March 2026*.
The Croatian Government will provide funding to municipal thermal energy companies, in order to finance the construction of geothermal systems and connections to existing district heating networks. The objective of this policy is to develop reliable domestic sources of thermal energy and reduce Croatia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
At a time of continued geopolitical instability, including tensions in the Middle East, this measure represents a timely step towards strengthening Europe's energy security through domestic, reliable and low-carbon energy sources. Geothermal energy can play a key role in reducing exposure to external supply shocks while supporting the decarbonisation of heating.
Davor Ivo Stier, a Member of the European Parliament from Croatia, stated: "At a time of global energy uncertainty, Croatia's support for geothermal heating shows how domestic, reliable renewables can enhance resilience and reduce external dependencies and is a step towards greater energy independence, stability and affordability for our citizens."
EGEC looks forward to continued cooperation with Croatian authorities to accelerate the deployment of geothermal energy and strengthen resilient heating systems across Europe.
* https://mzozt.gov.hr/vijesti/10-paket-mjera-pomoci-gradjanima-i-gospodarstvu/10650
