EKOTERMIJA

Ekotermija is an energy consulting company that was founded in 1997, when it began its journey to become one of the leading energy consultant companies known for its experience, high reputation, technical excellence, professionalism, responsiveness and integrity.  

Its team contributed and led the widespread use of the energy service company (ESCo) model in the renovation of public buildings and street lighting in Lithuania, as well as the construction of more than 350 MWth of biomass-based heat-only boilers and CHPs in the region. Ekotermija is amongst the leading energy consulting companies in Lithuania. Its international focus is on countries with similar conditions – Latvia, Belarus, Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Moldova, Kazakhstan, and others.  

Ekotermija is a trusted partner for renewable energy and energy efficiency, as the company is involved with developing, lending, investing and operating such projects in the region. The company’s dedication to working in partnership with its clients and providing them with excellent engineering and technical advisory services, combined with its knowledge of innovative products, has positioned it to be one of the best engineering consultancies in Lithuania today. 

Activities 

Ekotermija offers a range of services and activities, including: 

• Providing full energy and/or environmental project development consultations  

• Providing feasibility analysis, due diligence, search for financing opportunities, technical supervision and project management for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects 

• Supporting end-to-end consultancy services, helping reduce risks, plan, design, and operate projects profitably and with confidence. 

Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency 

• EXCERPT: With a team of experts in engineering, architecture, urban planning, and more, MIEMA has experience and competencies in developing projects that support energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, the green economy, and more.  

Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency (MIEMA) is a non-profit, public-equivalent body initially set up to promote energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources. 

MIEMA is part of the European network of Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) Energy Agencies, having been established in 2007 through funding received from the IEE programme and various Maltese public institutions. 

The agency’s technical team includes professionals with different areas of expertise, including engineers, architects and urban planners. The different key experts have a long experience in the management of EU projects, funded under different programmes including Interreg MED, Interreg Europe, Italia-Malta, ENI, Life, Erasmus+ and H2020. MIEMA has developed projects in the fields of green economy, ICT, sustainable practices, and awareness raising to promote a behavioural shift towards energy transition changes. 

Activities 

The agency’s services and activities include:  

• Carrying out studies related to the use of different renewable and innovative energy sources and their application to the national context, including solar, offshore wind and wave energy, as well as the production of biofuel from micro-algae 

• Preparing action plans related to renewable energy sources, energy efficiency in buildings, eco-industrial areas and e-mobility.  

• Developing higher education courses on environmental management. 

Projects  

Since its establishment, MIEMA has implemented more than 25 European projects, all related to the environment and sustainable energy, under a range of different programmes. Some include:  

• ENERCOM Facility – Strengthening Malta’s energy communities 

• ISLET – Innovative supporting schemes for community-led Energy Transition  

• Elih-Med – installing PV systems and energy efficiency measures in 35 low-income households  

• Developing energy training courses (BUS-Malta, BUS-Trainers, SEOP, EHCmap, Eneplan, Eresplan), 

• Empower – implementing a pilot smart energy grid.