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In the framework of World Bank energy efficiency project (BEEP), which is carried out by the Federal Ministry of Physical Planning, active work has been developed to prepare activities for implementation of energy efficient measures in public facilities in 2017.

 

Agreement of comprehension for two buildings in Canton 10 between Minister of Physical Planning Josip Martić, president of Canton 10 Govermant Draško Dalić and representative of Community Health Center of Tomislavgrad and Cantonal hospital “Fra Mihovič Sučić” of Livno was signed yesterday.

 

Martić said that he is proud that positive action from past year transfers to this year and added: “I remember that we implemented energy efficiency measures in 18 facilities in 2016, but already this year we are planning reconstruction of additional 23 public buildings. With this signed agreement for two facilities we are starting cooperation also with Canton 10 Government through investment of nearly 900 000 KM. We are determent to achieve our goals and through different projects show benefits of energy efficiency, such as, among others, improvement of residence in facilities, energy and CO2 emission consumption” said Minister Martić.

 

At the meeting participants of agreement discussed about possibility of cofounding of county documents development, and Minister Martić expressed his willingness to help.

 

According to this project, investment for two public health buildings includes implementation of energy efficient measures: like thermal isolation of walls, replacement of ventage, enhancing of heating system, as well as LED lights instalment.

 

With the investment of nearly 900 000 KM, estimated amount of energy consumption savings is 100.000 KM in time frame of one year , so  that confirms absolute justification of investment.

 

Original article written in Croatian language by: vecernji.ba

It’s good for school to save energy!

 

After reconstruction of public facilities within the framework of BEEP World Bank project, second phase has been activated which imply measures of energy consumption and comfort level in renovated facilities before and after implementation of energy efficient measures. However, considering building savings, beside reconstruction measures, depends also on energy efficient behaviour of users, so project second phase includes motivating management and school employees take measures of rational energy consumption, to achieve energy savings predicted by reconstruction project.

 

For supporting process of encouragement and education for rational energy usage, with active engagement of facility users, BEEP started pilot project of comparison of energy efficient measurement within five selected schools, by creating science based methodology, to establish which project succeed to save maximum energy. Four primary and one high school from Federation B&H have been involved in this project, and have been part of first project faze: Primary School “Hašim Spahić” Ilijaš, Primary School “Zahid Baručija” Vogošća, Primary School “Musa Ćazim Ćatić” Zenica, High School Žepče and First Primary School Zavidovići, implemented within a two-and-a-half-month period.

 

 

With that motive, representatives of BEEP project visited schools and organized educational workshops for school representatives and teachers. Concept and methodology of saving energy measures has been presented there. During educational workshops, school management has been introduced with rational ways of energy consumption and measures which they will carry out to aspire abetment and maintenance constant temperature in school classrooms during long period of time. During workshop methodology presentation, project goal has been highlighted to maintenance thermal comfort in building. In practice That means to strive for ideal temperature od 21 degrees Celsius, is considered in domain of energy efficient as temperature of rational energy consumption.

With special elaborated methodology in all selected schools, monthly energy use for space heating will be calculated. Monthly heating calculated requirements and achieved savings will be compared every 15 days, and will last until the 15^th of April this year. School which, in addressed period of measurement will achieve maximised energy savings estimated by elaborated methodology, will receive stimulation for continuation of work and endeavour – android mobile phone and thermal imaging camera for smartphone.

 

 

BEEP project is actually most involved energy efficient project ever in Bosnia and Herzegovina, because beside quality preparation activities, measures of before/after implemented energy efficient consumption, have been also working on education of school employees about rational energy consumption with usage of monitoring and evaluation. All activities for facilities beneficiaries should provide maximal usage of energy efficient measures, and finally save them money.

Over the past month we reminded what it means to be exposed to extremely low temperatures. Surprised by two-digit numbers with a minus sign, we stayed in the comfort of our own homes and carefully analysed the weather, which we didn’t face for many years, shared it on social networks and made comparisons with the coldest areas of the planet Earth.

 

And as usual, only extreme situations, in this case the weather conditions that disrupt our own comfort and quality of life, lead us to think about those who are in continuously comfort missing.

 

Thankfully, there are projects and initiatives aiming to continually reflect on the needs for improving the quality of life, as well as the level of comfort in the residing rooms.

 

This year, more than 10,000 students of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina will return in to the classrooms with a really warm welcome.

 

The first school bell of the second semester, in the nine primary and four secondary schools in the FBiH, will mark the beginning of their sojourn in the newly renovated, and energy-efficient warmed buildings. More comfortable and better working conditions were provided by World Bank project “Energy Efficiency in BiH” (BEEP), which is implemented within the Federation Ministry of Physical Planning (FMPP).

 

 

 

 

Within the BEEP project, Energy efficiency measures were ensured that the teaching and acquisition of new knowledge in the future takes place in increased comfort conditions, through the implementation of the installation of thermal insulation on facades, roofs reconstruction, new heating system installation, holes and boiler replacements followed by other measures in primary schools “Srednje” and “Hašim Spahić” in Ilijaš, “IV Osnovna škola Mostar ” in Mostar, “Hamdija Kreševljaković” in Kakanj, “Zahid Baručija” in Vogošća, “Musa Ćazim Ćatić” in Zenica, “Prva osnovna škola” in Zavidovići, “fra. Didaka Bundića” in Čitluk, and “Crnići” in Stolac.

 

Beside primary schools, these measures were implemented in high schools “Čapljina”, “Konjic”, “Srednja građevinska škola Juraj Dalmatinac” and “Srednja mješovita škola Žepče”.

 

The worth of total investment in the implementation of energy efficiency measures in these educational institutions is 6.42 million.

 

 

“This is a big step towards achieving the goals of sustainable energy efficient public buildings. For the first time in many years, a comprehensive reconstruction of primary and secondary schools in the Federation was carried out. Now, we expect significantly lower heating bills and a higher quality education in municipalities and cities where energy efficiency measures were implemented. Achieved results in the project present a method of solving the challenge of high energy intensity and excessive energy consumption in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in a sustainable way” said Čopelj Mustafa, Project Manager “Energy efficiency in BiH” for FB&H, regarding to the beginning of the new semester in the renovated buildings.

 

 

Even though a true value of the project to its final beneficiaries is in measurable, it’s implications can be measured related to the level of support that BEEP provides to the development strategy of the country. BEEP promotes economic growth in it’s own way, with development and employment in the construction sector, providing better services to local communities, increasing energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions. At the same time, this project provides support to governments that are committed to implement the relevant EU directives and regulations in the field of energy efficiency, and supports the main goal of the World Bank – Common prosperity in a sustainable way. Also, with successfully realized examples of energy-efficient renovation of primary and secondary schools in the Federation, comes an adequate development of these local communities.

 

Residing in renovated schools, youth and youngsters also acquire important knowledge about the use of energy, and most importantly, parents no longer have to worry that their children will sit in cold classrooms during prolonged low temperatures in the coming winter period. 

 

In «Hamdija Kreševljaković» elementary school in Kakanj, a ceremony was held to mark completion of the renovation of the school building within the World Bank project “Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project” (BEEP). Energy efficiency measures were implemented on this renovation project in the past four months. Thermo process at the school building included complete thermal insulation of external walls and roof, replacement and renovation of doors and windows so as holes in the building and also improvement of central heating system.

 

Completion of works was marked by the commemorative ceremony whom, among others, attended the Head of the World Bank project “Energy Efficiency in BiH” in FBiH, Mustafa Čopelj and Minister for Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Zenica-Doboj Canton Mensur Sinanović.

 

During the cutting of red tape, in his speech of thanks, Čopelj Mustafa said that the fund savings from the implementation of energy efficiency measures, are intended to be repaid as a loan to the World Bank, and then added: “The idea of the project is that this favorable loan repays from achieved savings. Therefore, it is very important that users properly take care of a renovated thermo building followed by adequate staff training for rational use of energy. I point out that energy efficiency project was implemented at 18 public buildings, with a total investment of 10.5 million only in the works, in the past year in the Federation of BiH. It is our desire to repeat the successful results of 2016. also in 2017., cooperating with other cantons the same way we have cooperated with the Government of Zenica-Doboj Canton.”

 

Appreciation of thanks for the allocation of financial resources for the implementation of the project was awarded to the Prime Minister of Zenica-Doboj Canton Miralem Galijašević, which was, in his name, taken by Minister Sinanović, who expressed his satisfaction for the Government of Zenica-Doboj Canton’s participation in the project. “The project will last three years in the period from 2016. to 2018. The Canton Government has entered into a loan arrangement with the World Bank in the amount of about 2 million KM. We intend warming 12 more school buildings this year, but with the big interest of other cantons we might not be in a position to warm up all the planned facilities.” – said the Minister Sinanović.

 

Activities within the BEEP project are realized with the intention to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions, to increase the level of comfort in buildings, to provide new jobs in the construction sector and to increase public awareness of energy efficiency.

 

 

 

 

Primary School «Musa Ćazim Ćatić» from Zenica joined increasing number of public facilities in Federation B&H area which implements energy efficient measures. Intensive works have been done in last four months, from replacement of vents, heating system balancing, to thermo isolation of facade, so it can save near 40.000 BAM by year on heating system.

 

Opening ceremony of this new energy efficient project was held in this school, and amongst others were attended by Mensur Sinanović, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport in Canton Zenica-Doboj, Mustafa Čopelj, World Bank Project Manager for Federation B&H and  Esad Ćorović – school Headmaster.

 

„On behalf of Government of Canton Zenica-Doboj, I use this opportunity to express my gratitude to all participants involved in realisation of this acquiring project. Beside this building, within the framework of World Bank project, we already implemented energy efficient measures in four schools, and we are already in negotiations to continue our successful collaboration next year”, Mensur Sinanović, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport in Canton Zenica-Doboj stated.

 

“Construction works has been successfully finished, and excellent working conditions has been provided for teachers and pupils. I am extremely grateful to everybody who helped that our school receives new layout and expands its life expectancy” Esad Ćorović , school Headmaster, said in his welcoming speech.

 

Mustafa Čopelj, World Bank Project Manager for Federation B&H in his speech addressed to attendees, emphasised that he is extremely proud of fact that representatives of all level of authorities helped to restore school facilities, and announced in year 2017 reconstruction program for about 20 public buildings in health and education domain in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

 

Implementation of energy efficient measures on rebuilding public facilities is the part of the largest energy efficient project in Bosnia and Herzegovina – BEEP (Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project) within the framework investment of 32 million USD from year 2015 to year 2018, whereof 19,23 million USD was donated for Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Primary School “Srednje” in Ilijaš received its brand new attire, thanks to implementation of energy efficient measures. Project of school reconstruction involved complete replacement of wooden panels, incorporation of new heating system and thermo vents, and instalment of LED lightning in whole facility. School also received new facade, new furnace and new radiators.

 

The opening ceremony of school’s energy efficient reconstructed premises were attended by World Bank Project Manager of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Energy Efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mustafa Čopelj, chairman of Ilijaš municipality council Mahir Dević, as well as representatives of educational institutions from Ilijaš area.

 

 

During ceremony, World Bank Project Manager of Bosnia and Herzegovina Energy Efficiency for B&H, Mustafa Čopelj received Certificate of Appreciation, and in his speech emphasized importance of collective collaboration with representatives of all government levels: ”It is serious and complex project, so it is necessary to develop communication on state level, then federal level and finally with government of Sarajevo Canton. Beside this project, Government of Sarajevo Canton invested in two more facilities. All reconstruction works were implemented by domestic companies, so we encouraged local employment, and showed that our companies can work on World Bank projects. We implemented projects od energy efficiency in 18 public facilities in three Cantons of Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina, and total investment is 10.5 million convertible marks. We have more ambitious plans in next year, when we will try to renovate more than 20 public buildings,” Mr. Čopelj announced.

 

Director of Primary School “Srednje” Refik Kurtović in his speech thanked Canton Sarajevo Government: “Behalf of school collective, I express my gratitude to Canton Sarajevo Government, who made big effort for pupils of our school to have same conditions as pupils from other primary schools, because our school location is in mounting area, and winters are colder than in the city. Pupils also received better commodity, and I am certain that it will have impact on quality of education in our school” director Kurtović emphasized.

 

Project of energy reconstruction of Primary School “Srednje” main goal is to provide more quality usage of energy, promote energy efficient construction works, and give an example of lower energy consumption. Beside the improvement in the school’s energy efficiency, its visual identity was upgraded and the building’s lifetime was extended. Project is carried out with help of World Bank credit funds in amount of 400.000,00 convertible marks, provided by Canton Sarajevo Government.

 

Elementary School «Hašim Spahić» from Ilijaš joined large number of facilities in which measures of energy efficiency was implemented in scope of BEEP (B&H Energy Efficiency Project).  Energy efficient investment in this school implied replacement of ventilation, thermo isolation, hydraulic balanced heating system and repairing of heating substation. Investment costs in reconstruction was 450 thousand KM, and estimated year savings energy costs are estimated to around 50 thousand KM.

 
Opening ceremonial of reconstructed energy efficient school was endorsed by Elmedin Konaković, Prime Minister of Sarajevo Kanton, Elvir Kazazović, Minister of Education, Science and Youth KS, Jasmin Helebić, Minister of Finance and, and Amar Dovadžija, representative in Sarajevo Canton Assembly.  ”I would like to congratulate to reconstruction exponent, because reconstruction works ended in deadline. I am very pleased that teachers and pupils from this school gained better conditions for work. And how much important this project is, I can feel only by entering the warm school premises” – Prime Minister Konaković stated.

 

BEEP Project Manager for Federation BiH Mustafa Čopelj said that the construction works were carried out according to high standards of World Bank who provided credit fonds for realisation of biggest project of energy efficiency – BEEP.

 

“We are so proud to a fact that Government of Kanton Sarajevo showed interest for this project, and their support means so much to us, because energy efficiency has numerous benefits for population and environment preservation, as well as process of joining to European Union” – Mr Čopelj emphasised, and added: “I am glad that thanks to these investments this school will earn finance savings. This is a small school of big potential, whose teachers and pupils deserve to work in better conditions.

 

BEEP is the biggest energy efficient project in the country, worth 19,23 million USD for the  Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina part.  Activities and goals which were accomplished in the scope of project involves decreasing of CO2 emission, maximizes secure working conditions in reconstructed facilities, and public awareness development about energy efficiency.

Beep Project educates youth about energy efficiency benefits

As part of the biggest Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project – BEEP in five primary schools in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina workshops were organized about energy efficiency. Goal of workshops was to introduce children to smart usage of energy, which they have to accept and use in everyday life, in their homes or schools.

 

More of 250 pupils watched animated movie about causes and effects of climate changes on Earth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FhlhEDqtso. After film screening, children met its main character Beepster.

 

”Your Planet is suffering” –Beepster warned pupils, and invited them to became little heroes and with their energy efficient behaviour save Planet Earth.  Beepster also gave them some advices: “Don’t leave running water, use compact fluorescent lamp, plant a tree.” He addressed his messages to more than 250 pupils from Primary School in Mostar, Primary school “Crnići” from Stolac, Primary School “Hašim Spahić” from Ilijaš, Primary School “Hamdija Kreševljaković” from Kakanj and Primary School “Musa Ćazim Ćatić” from Zenica.

 

Beepster also introduced children to energy efficient behaviour with help of his unique machine “Beepomat”, which illustrates how irrational usage of energy from fossil fuels leads to global warming. But surprises for children kept coming. Termovisional camera that shows how much energy consumes even when electrical appliances are on stand by mode.

 

This faze of project Beep reflects strong need to different energy saving mechanisms which starts on individual level. Beepsters message was not addressed only to children. It is truth which each individual should carry on for the future generations. Each individual who considers about future, with his responsible behaviour can become hero, and secure sustainable and ecology oriented development of Planet Earth.

 

Superhero Beepster visited students of the primary school “Musa Cazim Catic“ in Zenica and conveyed a very important message.

 

“You planet, your only home is in grave danger.“ – said Beepster to surprised students. Energy is spent every time someone leave the lights on during the day or leaves their charger plugged in without charging their phone, tablet or other device. In order to produce that energy, a large amount of carbon dioxide, which directly affects climate change, had to be create somewhere.

 

Together with Beepster, students saw an animated movie on causes and consequences of climate change and gained practical advice on how they, themselves can become heroes which will change the world thus saving the planet Earth.

 

Beepomat, device that teaches smart use of energy, was also presented during the workshop, together with a thermo-imagining camera which shows how much energy is spent when a device is left in a stand-by mode.

 

Besides primary school “Musa Cazim Catic“ in Zenica, Beepster has also visited primary school “Crnici“ in Stolac, “Hamdija Kresevljakovic“ in Kakanj, ”Fourth Primary school” in Mostar and “Hasim Spahic“ in Sarajevo.

Fifth grade students from the primary school “Hamdija Kresevljakovic“ in Kakanj, were trilled to meet the superhero Beepster who gave them useful tips and ways of how to use energy more efficiently.

 

Our only home, planet Earth is facing the dangers of massive climate changes. Deforestation, construction of factories, petrol and diesel fueled cars, consumption of energy has turned planet Earth’s big friend carbon dioxide (CO2) into her biggest foe. Excessive burning of fossil fuels, in order to get energy, releases surplus of carbon dioxide (CO2) which leads to global warming.

 

“You do not want floods, droughts and world without forests.“ – exclaimed Beepster, sharing his advices for smarter use of energy. Beepster added, “Do not leave the water running. Use energy saving bulbs, plant a tree. With your actions you can become heroes and change the world.“

 

Beepster introduced a thermo-imaging camera, which shows how much energy is lost when a device is left in a stand-by mode. Students were also enthusiastic with the Beepomat, a device that teaches energy efficient behaviour. They showed great deal of interest in animated movie dedicated to consequences of the climate changes on Earth.