Energy and water efficiency scheme for voluntary organisations launched

As of the second week of May, voluntary organisations can apply for the energy and water efficiency scheme issued by the Energy and Water Agency and Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector, the government said. With an investment of half a million euros, this scheme will assist voluntary organisations to invest in more efficient equipment and machinery.  Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli and Minister Miriam Dalli explained how voluntary organisations such as sports clubs, social support clubs and environmental organisations, amongst others, can benefit from assistance to buy modern energy and water use systems. Voluntary organisations can apply for restoration of reservoirs, installation of a secondary distribution network for the use of harvested rainwater, as well as interventions aiming to adjust water flow, among other initiatives.  With this scheme, applicants can enhance their water heating systems, change machinery, and receive assistance towards more energy-efficient systems.