Malta’s 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan
The Republic of Malta adopted its first National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. Malta’s NECP covers the Energy Union’s five dimensions: decarbonisation, energy efficiency, energy security, internal energy market, and research, innovation and competitiveness. The NECP addresses cultural heritage in several ways. A key principle of the strategy is “Energy Efficiency first” in energy planning and investments. However, the plan provides for an assessment of other relevant