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The BEEP project continues with its activities six educational institutions in the ZDK will be reconstructed according to world energy efficiency standards.

 

After five public buildings (four schools and one hospital) were rebuilt as a part of the World Bank project BEEP (Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project) last year, this year the implementation of energy efficiency measures continued. New investments are planned for another six schools, in the amount of 1.7 million KM.

 

 

This project includes, among other objects, also “15 April” in Kakanj and “Vares Majdan” in Vares, primary schools, where works which imply thermal insulation of facade walls, replacement of existing carpentry, repair of part of the cover and other measures are in progress. On that occasion, a visit was organized by the project representatives, as well as representatives of the ZDK authorities in these schools.

 

 

 

“The schools selected by this project were in a very bad condition. Through our audit we have evaluated that these are exactly the objects in which we need to realize this project. The implemented energy efficiency measures will contribute to better living conditions, but also the working conditions in these schools” – said Miralem Galijasevic, Prime Minister of Zenica – Doboj Canton.

 

During the visit, Federal Minister of Physical Planning Josip Martic expressed satisfaction with the fact that the number of reconstructed facilities has increased, adding: “Over the past two years, a large number of public facilities have been renovated and after a short period of time, significant savings are achieved. When it comes to these facilities, the dynamics of the works are satisfactory and I think all the works will be completed on time.”

 

 

By implementing works, students and school employees will have a better and more comfortable sojourn, said Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of ZDK, Mensur Sinanovic.

 

“In addition to reducing energy significant financial savings will also be achieved, which can be invested through the budget and other schools” – Sinanovic added.

 

 

This is the second year of successful implementation of the BEEP project where in 2016 energy efficiency measures were implemented on an 18 public facilities. This year, investments for 19 public buildings are planned mostly educational and health institutions.

Negotiations are currently underway for the implementation of projects in 2018.

 

Education for students of “Prva osnovna škola” in Zavidovici on rational use of energy ways

 

From the earliest age, when the habits of using energy just getting to know, the youngest generation should teach how this energy can rationally use. In that, Beepster – super hero from another planet can help the best.

 

 

 

As part of its green tour, Beepster visited JU “Prva osnovna škola” in Zavidovici and through educational – entertaining workshops in schools, Beepster transmits knowledge to children of the importance of energy efficiency.

 

 

 

“It is very important for schoolchildren to become aware of the importance of energy efficiency and measures that they can take to contribute to energy-efficient development and savings. Therefore, I advise children but also their parents, that they do not leave the water flowing until they brush their teeth, to use energy-saving light bulbs, to turn off the light when they leaving the premises, and to take a walk or ride a bike instead of going by car. Only through education and concrete examples children develop awareness, in order to be more responsible towards the environment and the community, and become heroes and changed the world,” – said Beepster.

 

At Beepster’s workshops the students had an opportunity to watch the animated film about climate change, and take part in the interactive quiz of knowledge called BEEPomanija and test their knowledge of energy efficiency. Also Beepster introduced Beepomat, a device that easily illustrates how irrational use of energy from fossil fuels leads to global warming.

 

 

 

 

Beepster continues its journey in elementary schools throughout B&H, which have been renovated or are in the process of reconstruction in the framework of the World Bank project “Bosnian Energy Efficiency Project” (BEEP).

Additional class about the importance of energy efficiency in “15 april” elementary school

 

 

Regular classes in elementary school, “15 April” in Kakanj interrupted the sudden visit of the super hero, Beepster, who came from another planet to convey an important message to students. “Your planet Earth is in great danger,” Beepster warned them.

 

 

He explained to students, through an educational – entertaining workshop, that burning of fossil fuels does produce energy but that it also produces carbon dioxide (CO2) gas. That gas enables the atmosphere to retain a part of the solar radiation and heat, thus preventing cooling of the Earth and radiation of heat into the space. At the same time, high consumption of fossil fuels everyday creates excessive amounts of this gas. This leads to global warming, which significantly affects the Earth’s climate.

 

 

This superhero also presented an animated movie to the students, that is dedicated to causes and consequences of climate changes on Earth.

 

“You do not want to floods, droughts and world without forests” – said Beepster and shared tips for smarter use of energy to save Earth together. “Do not let the water run while you brush your teeth. Use energy saving light bulbs, and plant a tree. With your behavior you can become heroes and change the world. “

 

 

Only through education and concrete examples, children creates awareness in order to be more responsible towards the environment and the community. Therefore, Beepster introduced them Beepomat, device which teaches them energy efficient behavior, also he met them with a thermovision camera which shows how much energy is lost when the devices are plugged into electricity during standby mode.

 

This type workshops are held in cities across Bosnia and Herzegovina, within the World Bank’s “Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project” (BEEP) project, in elementary schools that have been renewed or are in the rebuild phase.

The implementation of the works will improve the patient’s living conditions as well as the quality of the work of this institution.

 

 

The KCUS Neuroscience Clinic is one of 14 public buildings on which this year, within the framework of the World Bank’s Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP), energy efficiency measures will be implemented, for which a contract was signed between Josip Martic, Federal Minister of Physical Planning and representatives of company ITC doo Zenica.

 

 

In the reconstruction of the facility will be invested about 1.240.000,00 KM with VAT, and the planned work will be realized in accordance with world standards in the field of energy efficiency. Concerning specific measures at the clinic will be, among other, implemented measures such as replacement of the orifice installation of thermal insulation and improvement of heating system.

 

 

During contact signing, Minister Martic expressed satisfaction with the fact that the implementation of the works will improve the conditions of patient stay at the clinic, as well as the quality of these institutions employees work, and added: ” Energy efficiency measures implemented will reduce the need for energy, which will ultimately result in lower maintenance costs and higher financial savings.”

 

 

After the realization of the project, significant savings are expected on energy costs as well as CO2 emissions.

 

As part of the sixth event “Advice on energy in B&H” representatives of the World Bank’s largest project in B&H, about the energy efficiency – BEEP held a training for energy managers at the level of municipalities and cantons.

 

 

Training is designed and implemented with the aim of providing additional education on energy efficiency measures, for representatives of local communities, municipalities and cantons, where there are public facilities that were the subject of energy-efficient measures implementation.

 

 

Training topics were:

 

• Energy management in local government
• Legislation (Legal Framework) in energy efficiency field in F B&H buildings
• Implemented measures and their effects analysis (qualitative and quantitative)
• Advanced local energy planning
• Innovative models of financing and contracting energy efficiency projects
• Local Action Plans for Sustainable Energy

 

Before training, prepared written material is divided for easier tracking of the foreseen topics, to all participants, so that they can get acquainted with the content of the training, and had the opportunity to actively participate in training through planned tasks development. At the end of the training, tests were conducted to check the acquired knowledge, where all the participants demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of the matter in the subject area.

 

In certain parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the energy turnaround has already started, but for a systemic solution, state-level policy support and support is needed.

 

 

This was concluded last week on the Sixth Energy Council in B&H, held on the topic “Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources in Practice, the Way to Energy Turnaround”. This event in Neum has gathered more than 160 participants from B&H and the region, in order to exchange information related to current so as upcoming projects.

 

 

In the panel “Financing Mechanisms of EE and OI Projects” where the BEEP representative also participated, it has been emphasized that energy efficiency projects in B&H have so far been largely financed by foreign organizations, which is primarily concerned with the renovation of public health and education facilities. The real example of using foreign investment in energy efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina is BEEP project, whose goal is to create sustainable energy efficiency financing mechanisms in B&H.

 

 

Thanks to this project, in 2016, conditions for reducing energy costs were created in public facilities, as well as the conditions for more enjoyable and quality work and stay of users in 18 public buildings of the Federation B&H. This year, 13 public buildings are being implemented and the implementation of the first solar panels on individual facilities is expected.

Additional class about the importance of energy efficiency in “Vares Majdan” elementary school.

 

The new school year started with the additional class of the Beepster hero at Elementary School “Vares Majdan”, Vares who sent the message to the students that Earth’s planet is in great danger.

 

 

From the earliest age, when the habits of using energy just getting to know, the youngest generation should teach how this energy can rationally use. In that, Beepster – super hero from another planet can help the best. Through educational – entertaining workshops in schools, Beepster transmits knowledge to children of the importance of energy efficiency.

 

“I believe that it is necessary for children to be alert and educate in time about the importance of preserving a healthy environment, so that understanding of the issues of environmental protection and energy efficiency has taken on its important place in society,”-said Beepster.

 

“Do not leave the water flowing until you brush your teeth. Use energy saving light bulbs, plant a tree. With your behavior you can become heroes and change the world,” – added Beepster.

 

He introduced to them the BEEPomat, a device which teaches them smart energy use, as well as to the thermal imager, which shows how much energy is lost when a device is on a standby mode. The students also watched an animated film about the climate change and learned advices with which they can change the world.

 

Beepomat, device which teaches energy efficient behavior, was of particular interest to students. Beepster also introduced them to a super thermal imagining camera, that shows how much energy is lost when devices are left in a stand-by mode. Students were also shown an animated movie on climate changes on Earth and smart use of energy.

 

 

 

Beepster continues its journey in elementary schools throughout B&H, which have been renovated or are in the process of reconstruction in the framework of the World Bank project “Bosnian Energy Efficiency Project” (BEEP).

Beepster’s additional class about the importance of energy efficiency in schools

 

New school year in “Zahid Barucija”, Vogosca and “Srednje” Ilijas elementary schools, started by visiting the Beepster hero, who at an additional class, sent the message to the students that the planet Earth was in great danger.

 

The youngest inhabitants of the Earth represent the group that has the highest capacity, to accept new information, ideas and technology, and a better and healthier way of life.

 

However, big school commitments and even greater desire to spend as much free time as possible playing with other children, do not leave enough time for learning about the importance of environmental protection and rational use of energy. Therefore, Beepster, a super hero from another planet, comes to help. Through educational – entertaining workshops in schools he conveys its knowledge of the importance of energy efficiency.

 

“It is very important for schoolchildren to become aware of the importance of energy efficiency and measures that they can take to contribute to energy-efficient development and savings. Therefore, I advise children but also their parents, that they do not leave the water flowing until they brush their teeth, to use energy-saving light bulbs, to turn off the light when they leaving the premises, and to take a walk or ride a bike instead of going by car. Only through education and concrete examples children develop awareness, in order to be more responsible towards the environment and the community, and become heroes and changed the world,” – said Beepster.

 

At Beepster’s workshops the students had an opportunity to watch the animated film about climate change, and take part in the interactive quiz of knowledge called BEEPomanija and test their knowledge of energy efficiency. Also Beepster introduced Beepomat, a device that easily illustrates how irrational use of energy from fossil fuels leads to global warming.

 

 

 

Beepster continues its journey in elementary schools throughout BiH, which have been renovated or are in the process of reconstruction in the framework of the World Bank project “Bosnian Energy Efficiency Project” (BEEP).

Signed Agreement on the energy efficiency measures implementation for the public facility Elementary school “Gazi Ferhad-beg” Tesanj

 

Federal Minister of Physical Planning, Josip Martic and a representative of “Cosic promex” company from Usora, signed Contract on Implementation of Energy Efficiency Measures on September 12, for the public facility Elementary school “Gazi Ferhad-beg” Tesanj.

 

 

Within this project, among other things, will be implemented measures thermal insulation of facade walls, replacement of existing carpentry, installation of thermostatic valves on radiators, as well as improving the complete heating system with a total planned investment of about 285,000 KM with VAT.

 

The project is being implemented within the framework of the World Bank Project “Energy Efficiency in B&H” for the Federation of B&H, which refers to the renovation public facilities in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.