Natural choice for alternative energy (2)

The government's eco-grant should be also given to products bought from other EU countries.

Ordinance 135 published in the Government Gazette of February 9, 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 creates a disadvantage to European companies who wish to retail their energy saving systems on the Maltese market. Any systems purchased in one of the countries of the EU should qualify for a grant.

All effort 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.