Intrapriżi se jingħataw appoġġ biex inaqqsu l-konsum tal-enerġija u l-ilma permezz ta’ skema ġdida
Tnediet skema ġdida bil-għan li tgħin lill-intrapriżi jidentifikaw modi prattiċi kif inaqqsu l-konsum tal-enerġija u l-ilma, inaqqsu l-ispejjeż operattivi u jtejbu l-kompetittività tagħhom.
L-Iskema Energy Performance Assessment for Enterprises Scheme tnediet mill-Ministru għall-Enerġija, l-Ambjent u r-Riġenerazzjoni tal-Port il-Kbir Miriam Dalli li enfasizzat l-importanza li n-negozji jingħataw l-appoġġ meħtieġ biex isiru aktar effiċjenti, reżiljenti u sostenibbli.
“Analiżi tal-użu tal-enerġija huwa wieħed mill-aktar investimenti għaqlin li jista’ jagħmel negozju. Permezz ta’ din l-iskema, qed nagħtu lill-intrapriżi appoġġ prattiku u aċċess għal għarfien espert biex jifhmu aħjar kif jużaw l-enerġija, inaqqsu l-ispejjeż operattivi u jsiru aktar kompetittivi,” qalet il-Ministru Dalli.
Hija żiedet li din l-inizjattiva tifforma parti mit-tranżizzjoni usa’ ta’ Malta lejn ekonomija newtrali għall-klima u tappoġġja l-ambizzjonijiet tal-Viżjoni Malta 2050. “Billi ngħinu lin-negozji jtejbu l-assessjar tagħhom fl-enerġija u fl-ilma, inkunu qed insaħħu l-kompetittività ta’ Malta filwaqt li nibnu futur aktar nadif u sostenibbli,” qalet il-Ministru Dalli.
L-iskema toffri żewġ tipi ta’ appoġġ, imfassla għal intrapriżi b’livelli differenti ta’ konsum tal-enerġija. Intrapriżi b’konsum baxx tal-enerġija jistgħu jibbenefikaw minn assessjar tal-użu tal-enerġija mingħajr ħlas, li jinkludi żjarat fuq il-post, rakkomandazzjonijiet imfassla għall-bżonnijiet tagħhom u gwida minn esperti. Intrapriżi b’konsum medju tal-enerġija jistgħu jibbenefikaw minn għajnuna finanzjarja biex iwettqu assessjar li jgħinhom jidentifikaw opportunitajiet prattiċi biex inaqqsu l-konsum tal-enerġija u l-ilma.
Il-Kap Eżekuttiv tal-Aġenzija għall-Enerġija u l-Ilma, l-Inġ. Sandro Lauri, qal li l-iskema tirrifletti l-impenn tal-Aġenzija li tgħin lill-intrapriżi jieħdu deċiżjonijiet infurmati dwar l-effiċjenza fl-enerġija u fl-ilma. “Permezz ta’ assessjar imfassal għall-bżonnijiet ta’ kull negozju u gwida minn esperti, qed ngħinu lin-negozji jgħaddu mill-identifikazzjoni tal-opportunitajiet għall-implimentazzjoni. Dan jgħinhom inaqqsu l-konsum, itejbu l-effiċjenza operattiva u jsaħħu r-reżiljenza tagħhom fit-tul,” qal l-Inġ. Lauri.
It-tnedija laqqgħet flimkien rappreżentanti mill-Gvern, l-industrija, l-akkademja u l-qasam tal-awditjar tal-enerġija.
Fid-diskussjonijiet ħadu sehem rappreżentanti mill-Università ta’ Malta, l-Awtorità ta’ Malta għall-Kompetizzjoni u għall-Affarijiet tal-Konsumatur, esperti mill-industrija u l-Malta Chamber of SMEs, li ddiskutew l-isfidi attwali, l-aħjar prattiċi u l-opportunitajiet futuri fl-enerġija, l-ilma, u l-adwitjar.
Din l-iskema hija miftuħa għal intrapriżi rreġistrati mal-Malta Business Registry u għal persuni self-employed b’numru tal-VAT validu. L-applikazzjonijiet issa huma miftuħa.
Aktar informazzjoni, inkluż il-kriterji ta’ eliġibbiltà u d-dettalji dwar kif wieħed jista’ japplika, tinsab fuq is-sit elettroniku tal-Aġenzija għall-Enerġija u l-Ilma.
Enterprises supported to reduce energy and water consumption through new assessment scheme
A new scheme aimed at helping enterprises identify practical ways to reduce their energy and water consumption, lower operating costs and improve competitiveness, has been launched.
The Energy Performance Assessment for Enterprises Scheme was launched during an event addressed by Minister for Energy, the Environment and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour Miriam Dalli, who highlighted the importance of supporting businesses in becoming more efficient, resilient and sustainable.
“Energy Performance Assessments are one of the smartest investments a business can make. Through this scheme, we are providing enterprises with the practical support and expertise they need to better understand their energy use, reduce operating costs and become more competitive,” said Minister Dalli.
She added that the initiative forms part of Malta’s wider transition towards a climate-neutral economy and supports the ambitions of Malta Vision 2050. “By helping businesses improve their energy and water performance, we are strengthening Malta’s competitiveness while building a cleaner and more sustainable future,” Minister Dalli said.
The scheme offers two streams, tailored for enterprises with different levels of energy consumption. Low energy consuming enterprises may benefit from a free Energy Performance Assessment, including on-site visits, tailored recommendations and expert guidance. Medium energy consuming enterprises may receive financial assistance to carry out an assessment, helping them identify practical opportunities to reduce energy and water consumption.
Chief Executive Officer of the Energy & Water Agency, Inġ. Sandro Lauri, said the scheme reflects the Agency’s commitment to helping enterprises make informed decisions on energy and water efficiency. “By providing tailored assessments and expert guidance, we are enabling businesses to move from identifying opportunities to implementing meaningful improvements. This will help them reduce consumption, improve operational efficiency and strengthen their long-term resilience,” said Inġ. Lauri.
The launch brought together representatives from government, industry, academia and the energy auditing community. The programme included a presentation on the LEAPto11 project, a session on the standardisation of energy assessments, and a panel discussion titled “Energy Audits: What Have We Learnt and Where Are We Heading? – Challenges and Best Practices”.
The panel featured representatives from the University of Malta, the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority, industry experts and the Malta Chamber of SMEs, who discussed current challenges, best practices and future opportunities in energy performance, water performance and energy auditing.
The Energy Performance Assessment for Enterprises Scheme is open to enterprises registered with the Malta Business Registry and self-employed individuals with a valid VAT number. Applications are now open.
Further information, including eligibility criteria and application details, is available on the Energy & Water Agency’s website.