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On 4 December, the Universitat Polit\u00e8cnica de Val\u00e8ncia (UPV) hosted the conference \u201cGeothermal Energy and Sustainable Buildings: Local Actions for Global Goals\u201d<\/em>, organised within the European GeoBOOST project.<\/a> The event brought together representatives from European institutions, local administrations, companies, and researchers to discuss how to harness geothermal energy in the transition towards more efficient, climate-neutral cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The institutional opening was delivered by Javier Urchuegu\u00eda (UPV), R\u00fcdiger Grimm (geoENERGIE Konzept, representing GeoBOOST) and Adri\u00e1n Casab\u00f3<\/em><\/strong>, Director General of the Valencian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FVMP<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The institutional opening was delivered by Javier Urchuegu\u00eda (UPV), R\u00fcdiger Grimm (GeoBOOST), and Adri\u00e1n Casab\u00f3 (FVMP).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In their speeches, they highlighted the European objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, the impact of the building stock on urban energy consumption, and the potential of geothermal energy <\/strong>as a stable, efficient, and CO\u2082-emission-free renewable source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development of the conference: discussion panels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first panel<\/strong>, \u201cEuropean Vision: From Climate Commitment to Sustainable Action\u201d<\/em>, moderated by Professor Borja Badenes<\/strong> (UPV), included contributions from Emil Martini<\/strong> (European Geothermal Energy Council, EGEC<\/em>), Cornelia Steiner (GeoSphere Austria<\/em>), and Javier Urchuegu\u00eda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The speakers analysed how frameworks such as the European Green Deal, Fit for 55, and REPowerEU are creating opportunities for geothermal energy in buildings and cities<\/strong>. They also underlined the need to strengthen heating and cooling planning, develop strategies for geothermal resource management, and support technical training so that European policies translate into concrete, on-the-ground projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first panel was moderated by Professor Borja Badenes (UPV) with the participation of Emil Martini (EGEC), Cornelia Steiner (GeoSphere Austria), and Javier Urchuegu\u00eda.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The second panel,<\/strong> \u201cCities in Transition: Local Energy for Global Change\u201d<\/em>, was ultimately moderated by Lorenzo Toldr\u00e0 <\/strong>from Geminis Tools<\/em>, replacing Joan Aguado (Diputaci\u00f3 de Val\u00e8ncia). He was joined by Mati Mar\u00edn Palop<\/strong> \u2014 Mayor of Enguera and President of AMUFOR \u2014 Javiera Chocobar <\/strong>(Technical University Munich, TUM), and Jakub Koczorowski<\/strong> (PORT PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussion focused on the role of municipalities in the energy transition, available planning tools, and the business models required for geothermal energy <\/strong>to move beyond \u201cpilot\u201d status and become a standard option in schools, sports centres, and other public buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The second panel was moderated by Lorenzo Toldr\u00e0 (Geminis Tools) with the participation of Mati Mar\u00edn Palop (Mayor of Enguera and President of AMUFOR), Javiera Chocobar (TUM), and Jakub Koczorowski (PORT PC).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

From local, academic, and business perspectives, the panel stressed the importance of instruments such as urban planning regulations, public procurement, and Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs<\/strong>), as well as financing models based on energy service contracts or thermal service payment schemes. Stable regulation and clear signals regarding energy costs were identified as key to attracting private investment and reducing dependence on one-off subsidies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third panel,<\/strong> \u201cGeothermal Energy in Action: Solutions That Already Work. Real Cases\u201d<\/em>, moderated by Miguel Mateo Pla (UPV), <\/strong>offered a very practical look at the entire lifecycle of installations. Henk Witte (Groenholland)<\/strong> reviewed the main technical challenges in designing and installing geothermal exchangers; Juan Medina Burgos (<\/strong>GESPA, Paterna City Council) shared his experience in the operation and maintenance of geothermal HVAC systems compared with more conventional aerothermal solutions; and Heliodoro Sancho (Global Omnium) presented the AIGUATERM projec<\/strong>t, which explores new thermal networks based on using water distribution infrastructure as an energy carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing session and visit to the AIGUATERM pilot plant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the institutional closing remarks by Jos\u00e9 Vicente Oliver (UPV), <\/strong>the event concluded with a coffee-networking session and a guided visit to the AIGUATERM pilot plant on the UPV campus<\/strong>, where attendees were able to see first-hand how these efficient heating and cooling solutions work by harnessing the subsoil and other currently underused energy resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The activity forms part of the GeoBOOST project, which aims to remove barriers to the deployment of geothermal energy in Europe and support administrations, companies, and professionals in the transition towards more sustainable and comfortable buildings. GeoBOOST is funded by the European Union under grant agreement n\u00ba 101077613. The opinions expressed during the event are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Union or the implementing agency CINEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Noticia elaborada por ITACA FORWARD, financiada por Ivace+i Innovaci\u00f3n y la Uni\u00f3n Europea a trav\u00e9s del Programa Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER) Comunitat Valenciana 2021-2027 (Referencia del proyecto: INNVA2\/2025\/17)<\/code><\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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