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Super hero Beepster visited the «Hašim Spahić» primary school in Ilijaš, in order to teach the students how to be energy efficient at home and at school.

 

Planet Earth is in a great danger, because it is warming rapidly. By cutting forests, building plants, by using petrol and diesel vehicles, Earth’s great friend, carbon dioxide, becomes its greatest enemy. Numerous human activities and excessive use of fossil fuels release too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which leads to the global warming.

 

Because of that Beepster visited the students and told them that Earth is in a great danger. “Turn off lights, computers, television, and other equipment which uses energy when not used. Let the sun in your homes. Instead of using a car, take a walk or ride a bike. Be energy efficient, and help the only home you have, the planet Earth.” – the super hero said to the students.

 

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.

 

Beespter continues his “green journey” in primary schools: ”Musa Ćazim Ćatić”, in Zenica and ”Hamdija Kreševljaković”, in Kakanj.

Numerous students of the fifth grade primary school “Crnici“ in Stolac, were surprised with the visit of superhero Beepster who came to convey a very important message about the planet Earth.

 

“Your planet is suffering!“ – exclaimed Beepster and rallied the students, mini heroes, to save it from global warming, which has a considerable impact on the future of the Earth and its inhabitants.

 

Carbon dioxide (CO2) enables the atmosphere to retain a part of solar radiation and heat thus preventing the cooling of the Earth and radiation of heat into the space. Due to excessive use of fossil fuels, by which we gain energy, significant amounts of carbon dioxide are released which leads to global warming. Increased temperatures cause natural disasters, such as droughts and floods, contribute to melting of the glaciers which in turn raises the level of seas and oceans, forces forests to retreat to higher altitudes and similar.

 

Beepomat, device which teaches energy efficient behaviour, 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 will also visit primary schools “Hasim Spahic“ in Sarajevo, “Musa Cazim Catic“ in Zenica as well as the primary school “Hamdija Kresevljakovic“ in Kakanj.

Superhero Beepster visited fifth grade students of the Fourth Primary school in Mostar in order to relay a very important message concerning the planet Earth.

 

He explained to students, in an engaging way, 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.

 

During the workshop, Beepster also presented his Beepomat, device which teaches the students how to be energy efficient and helps them to become heroes that will save the planet Earth. But surprises did not end there! Beepster introduced a thermo-imaging camera, which shows how much energy is lost when a device is left in a stand-by mode.

 

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

 

 

Beepster will continue his trip in primary schools “Crnici“ in Stolac, “Musa Cazim Catic“ in Zenica, “Hamdija Kresevljakovic“ in Kakanj as well as “Hasim Spahic“ in Sarajevo.

The BEEP project – (Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project) has many goals, from developing public awareness of the importance of energy efficiency to conserving energy and environmental protection. But one of the most important goals is informing students about the energy efficiency importance. That is how the online game “BEEPomania” was created. Its goal was to educate young people about the sustainable future of energy.

 

In BEEPomania, participants explored all the possibilities and the advantages of the efficient use of energy in their own homes and created an energy efficient virtual home. More than 8.000 students from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina participate and they had the opportunity to win excellent prizes.

 

The most points and the main prizes were won by two participants from Sarajevo, and fifteen participants from Tešanj, Mostar, Zenica, Kakanj, and Sarajevo won surprise awards.

 

The story about the efficient energy management education doesn’t end with BEEPomania. In the coming period, as a part of the project, a superhero called Beepster, will visit several elementary schools in order to convey an important message about the planet Earth to students.

 

Students were excited by BEEPomanija, and this is confirmed by compliments and numerous positive comments.

 

“The game is really interesting. I had the greatest fun while playing the memory game, which helped me and was very useful in learning new advices. I also liked the advice on the use of the energy-saving light bulbs. I immediately changed my old ones in my home with the help of my parents.”, said Hana Isić, a participant from Mostar.

 

“The game is awesome, and I really had much fun. I would like to make my own energy efficient home someday, just like the one in the game, especially the solar panels, because the solar energy is important.”, told Fatima Huseinspahić from Zenica.

 

Main awards were won by Anel Mandal and Ajdin Garibović from Sarajevo. Surprise awards were won by: Iman Kantić from Tešanj, Sidik Ahmetspahić and Fatima Huseinspahić from Zenica, Amina Husnić, Haris Kukrica, Admir Husković, Adna Husković, Hana Isić, Samra Mesihović, Edis Maksumić from Mostar, Muhamed Čehajić and Nermin Arnaut from Kakanj and Rabija Tahić from Sarajevo.

 

The BEEP project is the biggest energy efficiency project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, worth USD 19,23 million for the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina component.

 

A ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony was organized for the opening of the newly renovated primary school “Zahid Barucija“ in Vogosca, as a part of the largest energy efficiency project in Bosnia and Herzegovina – BEEP.

 

The implementation of energy efficiency measures involved the insulation of the facade, replacement of windows, reconstruction of the flat roof with added thermal insulation, replacement of ventilation openings, installation of daylight sensors as well as cleaning of heaters in the gym.

 

After an intensive three months of work, the implemented energy efficiency measures have enabled better working conditions for all students and their teachers. The value of the energy efficiency investments amounts to over 250,000 BAM.

 

On this occasion, Mr. Mustafa Copelj, Federation of BiH BEEP Project Manager, noted that the energy efficiency measures implemented in this school provide a more comfortable environment for teaching and save energy. “The object already offers a better and more comfortable environment for work and studying, and in the next months we also expect significant savings on energy bills.” – stated Copelj.

 

The BEEP Project, which plans to renovate 50 public buildings in the Federation of BiH, is implemented with the financial support of the World Bank

”The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – This is a quote by Robert Swan, by which began the presentation on the biggest Energy Efficiency Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BEEP) at Energy Efficiency Conference, held in Sarajevo, organized by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ).

This quote includes all of the goals that any Energy Efficiency Project should have: an individual approach, sustainability and responsibility, which the BEEP Project is based on.

 

The Leader of the BEEP Project for the Federation of BiH, Mustafa Čopelj pointed out that under the project in the next three years renovation of 50 public buildings in the Federation is planned. By the end of 2016 the implementation of energy efficiency measures at 18 public buildings, worth $12 million, will be finalized.

 

BEEP Project will provide support for the development strategy of the country by promoting economic growth, development and employment in the construction sector, by providing better services to local communities, increasing energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions. This project will also provide and support the Governments that have committed themselves to implement the relevant EU directives and regulations in the field of energy efficiency, and support the primary objective of the World Bank – Common prosperity in a sustainable way.

 

The conference held a panel discussion “Buildings Recostruction Strategy – the challenges, barriers and existing solutions”, the participants of which, in addition to Mustafa Čopelj, were Dan Staniaszek, BPIE – Buildings Performance Institute Europe; Eduardo de Santiago Rodríguez, Ministry of Development (Spain); Miloš Jokić, Serbian Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction; and Goran Krstović, German society for International Cooperation (GIZ).

 

”Public buildings are in really bad shape. This brings us to the conclusion that the potential for savings is great, but according to our project experience in many cases the savings and return on investment are between five and eight years. We must also bear in mind that the conditions of staying and working in many public buildings are well below the desired level. In such buildings the real problem is the lack of documentation, but it is a solvable problem. With all of the challenges, which I think we can overcome, it is necessary to think about the full effect when designing strategies. We will fail if we do not change the behavior of final users in buildings.”- said Mustafa Čopelj.

 

The Energy Efficiency Conference showed that with continuous work and constant progress in this area, B&H could achieve a number of economic and social benefits. It was also concluded that the further joint efforts and holistic addressing barriers at all levels of government is necessary in order to achieve this.

Making a virtual energy efficient home, while playing interesting games

 

Dear students, it is time for BEEPomania – an educational online contest, where your knowledge on efficient energy use could help you win one of many great rewards that are waiting for you.

 

 

Get ready and renew your knowledge of efficient energy use in your own home. Find out if an air conditioning or a fan is more energy efficient, how much heat we lose if our roof is not properly insulated and how much money we save if we use energy saving light bulbs.

 

Once you are ready, visit the BEEP (Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project ) web page, from October 31^st – November 14th, and apply through the e-form found on www.beepomanija.beep.ba. Once registered, you are a participant in the main competition, which will take place from November 15^th – 30^th, 2016.

 

 

During that time, by solving interesting mazes, matching elements in the memory games and planning your own energy efficient home, you could win one of the many great prizes, with a bicycle being the biggest one.

 

 

The contest is open to all residents of the Federation B&H between 10 and 18 years of age.

 

 

The “BEEPomania” virtual game is held as a part of the biggest energy efficiency project in Bosnia and Herzegovina – ”Bosnia and Herzegovina Energy Efficiency Project” (BEEP), with the aim of raising awareness among primary and high school students on the importance of energy efficiency in an entertaining way.

The World Bank’s representatives visited Sarajevo officially for the second time regarding the implementation of the largest energy efficiency project in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project – BEEP).

 

Representatives of the World Bank on this occasion, spoke with the FB&H Minister of Physical Planning, Josip Martic, and analysed energy efficient investments and activities implemented within the framework of the BEEP project.

 

Jari Vayrynen, project’s Team Leader on behalf of the World Bank, rated the implementation of the project as very successful, given that everything was implemented according to the plan and energy efficiency international standards. He pointed out that preparatory activities for the selection of objects which will be modified for energy efficiency in 2017 are being implemented, and that the activities for creation of long-term sustainable financial mechanisms will be initiated soon.

 

The BEEP project is implemented with the support of the World Bank loan, which will invest a total of 32 million US dollars within the next three years. Within the scope of the project, energy efficiency measures have been implemented at UCH Mostar – Psychiatric Hospital, UCCK Sarajevo – the Department for Orthopaedics and Traumatology and University and UCC Tuzla – Surgery Department, while works on additional 15 public buildings (schools and kindergartens) are under way. The value of these investments, which will be completed by the end of 2016 amount to more than 10 million BAM.

 

Primary School “Hasim Spahis” Ilijas, is one of the schools which is finalising energy efficiency measures, which is why the World Bank representatives, together with the representatives of the Project Implementation Unit visited the school. After the tour and discussion with Mr. Mirsad Kustura, school’s headmaster and Mr. Akif Fazlic, Mayor of Ilijas Municipality, World Bank representatives expressed their satisfaction with the activities finalized so far and as well as the quality of work done.

 

The total value of energy efficiency investment at the object in question is over 450 000 BAM (with VAT). So far, approximately 90% of the work has been completed; this includes replacement of openings, thermal isolation of external walls, energy efficient lighting, purchase and installation of thermostatic valves, hydraulic balancing of the heating system and repair of heating substations. Completion of works is expected by 31st October 2016.

 

“After the works have been completed, energy consumption will decrease resulting in significant budget savings, and the students and employees will have more pleasant working conditions. This contributes to the protection of the environment, in addition to energy efficiency being important for B&H’s EU accession process “, stated Mr. Mustafa Copelj, Head of the World Bank project for the FB&H.

According to the newest available data, almost 20% of gross domestic product in Bosnia and Herzegovina is spent on energy, which in comparison to 6,1% in the US or 4,75% in the EU countries, is a significantly high percentage. Energy efficiency implies series of measures that are undertaken in order to reduce consumption of energy, to enable savings in expenditures and reduction of CO2 emission, simultaneously not disturbing work and living conditions.

 

European Union highlighted energy efficiency as one of the key ways to reach the goals of sustainable development. This is the reason behind energy development strategy, which made the European Union become the world leader in fighting against the climate change. Goals of the new EU climate and energy framework for 2030 are reduction of 40% of greenhouse gases in comparison to 1990. Binding goal in the entire EU is for the renewable energy ratio to be at least 27%, new goals for energy efficiency policies and management system, and series of new indicators for ensuring competitive and safe energy system.

 

By signing the Contract on Establishment of the Energy Community, as well as the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, Bosnia and Herzegovina took over the obligation to align its legislation with the one of the EU and to adopt European directives and standards in the field of energetic. Having this in mind, as well as the natural potentials of B&H, increase of interest of foreign investors in this field is expected.

 

Given the natural resources of Bosnia and Herzegovina (sun, rivers, biomasses made of agricultural and animal waste, wind, etc.), it is clear that our country has the opportunity to stand out in this field. Examples of projects that are implemented in B&H prove incontestable opportunities for sustainable development when it comes to rational utilisation of energy.

 

One of excellent examples of utilisation of foreign investment in energy efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the “B&H Energy Efficiency Project – BEEP”. With goal of reaching energy, environmental and economic sustainability and process of accession to the European Union, B&H accessed financing the “Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project” from the World Bank credit funds, namely the International Development Association (IDA).

 

It is the largest energy efficiency project in B&H, with total value of 32 million USD, of which Federation B&H received 19,23 million USD. Project that is implemented in the period 2015-2018 has the goal to save energy, improve comfort, reduce CO2 emission, as well as to raise awareness on energy efficiency. The project will include more than 80 public facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (schools, kindergartens, hospitals, student dormitories) in the implementation of energy efficiency measures.

 

At the same time, the project will provide support to commitments of governments to meet the obligations from the Energy Community Agreement. The governments obliged per that agreement to undertake and implement relevant energy efficiency directives and regulations of the European Union.

 

This project illustrates in a very good manner the benefits that results out of investment in energy efficiency, such as reduction of energy consumption and making savings, but also the contribution to protection of environment and creation of new jobs.

 

In order to have more projects of this kind, which is essential for sustainable development of B&H, it is extremely important that B&H, as a member of Energy Community, to realize all undertaken international obligations in the process of EU integration.

 

Energy efficiency measures implementation was finalised in the University Clinical Hospital Mostar – Psychiatric Hospital within the biggest energy efficiency project in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H Energy Efficiency Project – BEEP). During 2016 within BEEP project, investments in energy efficiency were implemented in Clinical Centre of University in Sarajevo – Clinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma and in University Clinical Centre Tuzla – Clinic for Surgery, and works on 15 public facilities (schools and hospitals) are ongoing.

 

Value of these investments is more than 10 million BAM. Implementation of energy efficiency measures in UCH Mostar – Psychiatric Hospital implied integration of thermal insulation into building facade and the roof, as well as the replacement of external opening on the facade span. Aside to the improvement of abode conditions, implementation of energy efficiency measures will also contribute to the savings related to the needed energy and satisfactory level of comfort, and it will be, on annual level, 781 MWh or 109.746 BAM (42%), and reduction of CO2 emission for cca 158 (t/year).

 

The works were carried out in line with world standards in energy efficiency. More than 800.000 BAM were invested in this project. ”Energy efficiency will improve the abode conditions for the patients, as well as the quality of services and work of this hospital´s staff. Implemented measures will reduce the need of the facility for energy, which will finally result in smaller maintenance expenses and bigger financial savings. “- stated Mustafa Čopelj, World Bank Project Leader for Federation B&H.

 

BEEP is the biggest energy efficiency project in B&H and it is implemented with the assistance of the World Bank credit, and total of 32 million USD will be invested in this project in the next three years. Given its scope, the estimate is that cca 80.000 users of facilities in public sector will have multiple benefits from increase of energy efficiency.

 

Furthermore, this project will provide support to commitments of governments to meet the obligations from the Energy Community Agreement, per which they obliged to undertake and implement relevant energy efficiency directives and regulations of the European Union.

 

Activities implemented within the BEEP project aim to contribute the reduction of CO2 emission, increase of comfort level in facilities, new jobs in construction sector and raise public awareness on energy efficiency.