ID login

Environment, Energy, Agriculture and Fisheries

what are you looking for?

One stop shops
in local communities

Latest

Double Glazing Scheme for Birzebbugia Residents

The scope of this scheme is to aid those households in specific areas of Birżebbuġa that are in close proximity to the Freeport, so as to replace any external facing apertures which are antiquated or inefficient and change them to better sound insulating ones.

This scheme provides a grant of up to 90% of the eligible costs.
Electricity Power Factor Correction (Form Ee)

Through this facility heavy consumers of electricity are encouraged to improve their operating power factor. By improving their power factor they reduce the transmission losses and hence benefit from preferential tariffs. The tariff applicable with such installation is based on kVAh (Kilovolt-amper hour).
Electricity Service Alteration (Shift Physical Location; Change from/to Single to Three Phase)(Form Be)

To increase or decrease the power supplied to a premises or to shift the physical location of an electricity service. In the case of shifting, electricity services should be located close to the entrance of a premises.
Electricity Service Removal (Form Ce)

Termination of service. Disconnection of supply and removal of the electricity meter.
Electricity Test or Change of Meter (Form He)

Changing or testing the accuracy of the electricity meter. A justification of the request should be provided on the application form. If the meter is found to be registering incorrectly, customer is entitled to a revision of electricity invoices going back to a maximum of 5 years. The applicant can choose to witness the testing of the meter. A charge of €70 which is refundable if upon testing, the meter is found to be outside a tolerance of limit of ±2.5%.
Energy and Water Awareness Household Visits

The Energy and Water Agency has been offering an on-going service to the public by conducting house visits during which, assessments on the electricity and water consumption patterns at the individual households are carried out.
During these visits, EWA officials provide invaluable information and give professional advice to conserve energy and water. To-date, since 2015, around 4000 such visits have been carried out.
Energy and Water Awareness Micro-SMEs Visits

The Energy and Water Agency has been offering an on-going service to Micro-SMEs, i.e. enterprises that employ less than 10 employees, by conducting a short visit at the premises of the enterprise during which, assessment on the electricity and water consumption patterns at the enterprise are carried out. During these visits, EWA officials provide invaluable information and give professional advice to conserve energy and water. Examples of such micro-enterprises are pharmacies, child-care centers, hair and beauty salons, restaurants and bars, offices and small retail outlets.
English - Photovoltaic (PV) Scheme (Part A)

In order to further encourage the better use of the energy being generated by the country, the Regulator for Energy and Water Water Services (REWS) is administering the following European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funded scheme which aims to encourage the use of photovoltaic systems for residential use that reduce the use of energy, or use renewable sources of energy.

Applicants who have received a grant for a similar system since 2006 shall not be eligible for another grant issued in terms of this scheme.
Gaiters/Switching Deviation (Form De)

To cover, deviate or temporarily switch off electricity feeders to allow works on the façade, or development/demolition of a building. Standard fees of €40 and €300 are applicable to install gaiters (€40), switch off a feeder (or part thereof) (€300), or deviate aerial lines (€40) respectively.
Guaranteed Service Standards Scheme

Through the Guaranteed Service Standards Scheme, the Water Services Corporation (WSC) pledges to provide a continuous supply of water to its customers. In the eventuality of a disruption in the water supply, the WSC commits itself to restore the supply of water within 48 hours in case of a suspension due to maintenance, and within 72 hours in case of a suspension due to extraordinary events.

© Servizz.gov 2025