Ordinance 135 published in the Malta Government Gazette of 9 February, 2006 states that the “once-only grant on the purchase of photovoltaic systems for domestic use and on the purchase of thermal roof insulation materials for roofs of domestic residences” is only applicable for installations purchased from Malta.

This is not acceptable as it is against the freedom of movements of goods and it creates a disadvantage to European companies wishing to retail their energy saving systems on the Maltese market. Any systems purchased in one of the countries of the EU should be qualified for a grant.

All efforts should be made to encourage the population to invest in alternative energy in order to contribute on a personal level to the reduction of global warming.

Henrik Piski

Qormi