Energy Measures

Reduction in water and electricity tariffs from 25% to 5% as from March 2014. Reduction in tariffs for commercial entities as from 2015.
Stability in the prices of petrol, diesel and gas up to December 2013, and in the case of diesel, the prices shall remain unchanged up to end March 2014.
Incorporation of the Malta Oil and Gas Corporation which shall act as the Government’s agency for the appropriate planning of the Government’s oil and gas exploration.
Revision in the National Renewable Energy Action plan to ensure that policies and measures are in place to reach the objectives associated with renewable energy.
Introduction of a pilot project for a system of intelligent street lighting. The project will be introduced in Gozo and for 12 km road stretch in Malta.
Initiatives to have public buildings becoming energy self-sufficient. In this respect, a pilot project will be launched in Siggiewi State School.
Voluntary energy audit scheme for families to save on the use of water and electricity.
€500,000 in subsidies for the installation of solar water heaters and insulation of roof tops.
Launching of a campaign on water conservation while restoring and conserve the existing water storage facilities.