Month: November 2022

To educate the youngest about the importance of energy efficiency and create healthy habits from childhood, the superhero Beepster visited our planet, more precisely 12 elementary schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina. After learning that the Energy Efficiency Project for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BEEP) continued with education for the youngest, and aware of the fact that the education of young minds is a multi-useful investment of knowledge and time, Beepster decided to personally talk to the children and give them this approaches the topic in its way. In his super suit with his super fun and educational equipment, he talked to fifth and sixth graders about the importance of conserving energy and nature.

“The time we live in is marked by the green transition, the desire to preserve water and air quality, energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, recycling, and generally responsible use of resources to prevent climate change. If we want to contribute to a better future for our society, environmental awareness should be high on our priority list, and this is achieved through education. We are convinced that education and investing in young people is the best investment in a better tomorrow.”- pointed out Jasmina Katica, Head of the Department for Energy Efficiency in the Federal Ministry of Spatial Planning of the FBiH.

In the previous few months, at the Beepster workshops, 450 students had the opportunity to watch an animated film about climate change, and learn more about the Beepomat, a device that illustrates in a simple way how the irrational use of energy from fossil fuels leads to global warming.

The workshops were held in Vareš, Breza, Visoko, Maglaj, Jelah and Zenica, and are part of the Energy Efficiency Project for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BEEP), which is being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Spatial Planning with the assistance of the loans from the World Bank.

With a unique approach, this superhero told the students that our only home can be more beautiful, cleaner and greener, only through their commitment, to implementing energy efficiency measures in the performance of daily activities, in which even the youngest, who are the future of the planet, can participate.

The regular classes at the “Mak Dizdrar” primary school in Zenica were interrupted by the sudden visit of the superhero Beepster, who came from another planet to deliver an essential message to the students.

“Your planet Earth is in great danger,” the Beepster warned them.

In his super suit with his super fun and super educational equipment, he talked to the sixth graders about the importance of conserving energy and nature. He presented them with Beepomat – an interactive educational device that simply illustrates the consequences of inefficient behaviour on our environment, i.e. shows how the irrational use of energy from fossil fuels leads to global warming.

“You don’t want floods, droughts and a world without forests,” said the Beepster, who shared tips for smarter energy use to save the Earth together.

In a creative way, through the game, he showed the students how polluted the cities are, and how harmful the increased emission of carbon dioxide is, and explained to them that there is a solution in the form of energy-efficient behaviour.

“The most interesting thing about superheroes was somehow the hair, muscles and suit. At the same time, the most interesting thing for me at the workshop was how the camera could show the temperature and record handprints. I learned he could become a superhero by turning off the lights, not driving a car, but going by bike or sand. We can also install filters and the like in factories,” Imran Imamović, a student of “Mak Dizdar” elementary school, told us.

In this elementary school in Zenica, thanks to the BEEP AF project, energy efficiency measures such as thermal insulation of facade walls have been implemented; replacement of existing carpentry and/or locksmithing; installation of dynamic thermostatic valves; installation of a heat energy consumption meter; hydraulic balancing of the heating system; partial replacement of lighting fixtures; installation of equipment for measuring energy consumption; and installation of temperature and humidity monitoring equipment. The area covered by the project is 5,375 m2, and the amount of the investment was 1,078,686.02 BAM.

Visibly cheerful and happy because the students have adopted new knowledge, Beepster has arranged to visit other primary schools that have been renovated or are in the process of being renovated as part of the project “Additional Financing for the Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP AF).

The superhero Beepster knows that the world rests on the young, who visited the elementary school “Skender Kulenović” in Zenica with a serious task. The mission of this superhero on planet Earth is to explain to elementary school students through an educational and entertaining workshop that burning fossil fuels produces energy, but also releases carbon dioxide (CO2). It enables the atmosphere to retain part of the solar radiation and heat, thus preventing the cooling of the Earth. However, the large consumption of fossil fuels in everyday life creates an excessive amount of this gas. Because of this, global warming occurs, which significantly affects climate change on Earth.

In a creative way, through the game, Beepster showed the students how polluted cities are, and how harmful increased carbon dioxide emissions are, and explained to them that there is a solution in the form of energy-efficient behaviour.

“We have to help our Planet. We have to save rivers, forests and all other green areas of the planet Earth!” said the Beepster, who shared tips for smarter energy use, in order to reach this goal together.

“Don’t leave the water running while brushing your teeth or washing. Turn off the light after leaving the room, and do not waste energy unnecessarily. And don’t forget, we have to turn off electronic devices and not leave them on standby. Plant a tree, ride a bike and use energy-saving light bulbs,” added this superhero.

The Beepomat, a device that shows them energy-efficient behaviours, attracted a lot of students’ attention. The students were also shown an animated film about climate change on Earth and ways to use energy wisely.

In the primary school “Skender Kulenović” in Zenica, thanks to the BEEP AF project, energy efficiency measures were implemented, such as thermal insulation of facade walls; thermal insulation of the roof; replacement of existing carpentry and/or locksmithing; installation of dynamic thermostatic valves; installation of automatic regulation of the heating system; partial replacement of lighting fixtures; installation of equipment for measuring energy consumption; and installation of temperature and humidity monitoring equipment.

The area covered by the project is 3,460.62 m2, and the investment amount was 462,843.05 BAM.
The superhero Beepster left the elementary school “Skender Kulenović” in Zenica, satisfied with the work done, and headed for the next destination.

Planet Earth is suffering because its inhabitants use energy irresponsibly, which results in global warming, Beepster told the students of the “Kulin Ban” elementary school in Tešanjka. This superhero comes from another planet, with a mission to educate children and adults about the necessity of energy-efficient behaviour.

With a creative and unique approach, Beepster told the students that our only home could be more beautiful, cleaner, and greener, only by our own efforts, by implementing energy efficiency measures in the performance of daily activities, in which even the youngest, who are the future of the planet, can participate.

“With the help of a thermal imaging camera, I showed the children the amount of unnecessarily consumed energy from devices that are connected to the energy source, while they are in standby mode. With the help of Beepomat, I showed them the difference between energy-efficient and energy-inefficient behaviour. I believe that the children will keep the promises they made to me,” said Beepster.

The students promised Beepster that they will turn off the lights when they leave a room they are not using, use energy-saving light bulbs, unplug chargers, save water and plant at least one tree in the coming year.

In the elementary school “Kulin Ban” in Tešanjka, through the BEEP AF project, energy efficiency measures were implemented, such as thermal insulation of facade walls; thermal insulation of the ceiling; thermal insulation of existing carpentry and/or locksmithing; replacement of asbestos cover; installation of equipment for measuring energy consumption; installation of temperature and humidity monitoring equipment. The area covered by the project is 1,633.50 m2, and the amount of the investment was 316,997.60 BAM.

Beepster continued its journey, in elementary schools that have been renovated or are in the process of renovation within the framework of the Additional Financing for the Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP AF).

After learning that the Energy Efficiency Project for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BEEP) continued with education for the youngest, the superhero Beepster arrived on our planet. On this occasion, he visited the elementary school “1. Mart” in Jelah, and talked with the fifth graders about the importance of preserving energy and nature.

“Every time someone leaves a light on during the day or leaves a charger plugged in without charging their cell phone, tablet or other devices, energy is wasted. You can save the earth by being energy efficient,” Beepster advised them.

At Beepster’s workshop, students had the opportunity to watch an animated film about climate change. Also, the superhero Beepster presented the students with the Beepomat. This device illustrates in a simple way how the irrational use of energy from fossil fuels leads to global warming.

Thanks to the BEEP AF project, energy efficiency measures such as thermal insulation of facade walls have been implemented in the primary school “1. Mart” in Jelah; thermal insulation of the ceiling; replacement of existing carpentry and/or locksmithing; partial replacement of lighting fixtures; improvement of the central heating system, installation of pellet boilers; installation of dynamic thermostatic valves; replacement of asbestos cover, installation of equipment for measuring energy consumption; installation of temperature and humidity monitoring equipment. The area covered by the project is 1,919 m2, and the amount of the investment was 553,073.60 BAM.

After a lot of useful tips and information about the importance of energy efficiency and the consequences of global warming, socialising and having fun, Beepster gave the students calendars that will remind them that every day is an opportunity to help planet Earth.

Sixth-grade students of “Novi Šeher” elementary school in Maglaj had an unusual visit. Namely, the superhero Beepster landed from another planet and conveyed the message that planet Earth is suffering from the consequences of irresponsible energy consumption.

After learning that the Energy Efficiency Project for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BEEP) continued with education for the youngest, Beepster decided to talk to the children personally and bring this topic closer to them in his own way.

An animated film, a Beepomat and a special camera were used by Beepster to educate students about the importance of energy efficiency. This approach played a key role in keeping students’ attention and creating a pleasant atmosphere that resulted in interesting questions from students. The students promised Beepster that they will turn off the lights when they leave a room they are not using, use energy-saving light bulbs, unplug chargers, save water and plant at least one tree in the coming year.

“With the help of a thermal imaging camera, I showed the children the amount of unnecessarily consumed energy from devices that are connected to the energy source, while they are in standby mode. With the help of Beepomat, I showed them the difference between energy-efficient and energy-inefficient behaviour. I believe that the children will keep the promises they made to me,” said Beepster.

In the “Novi Šeher” elementary school, through the BEEP AF project, energy efficiency measures were implemented, such as thermal insulation of facade walls; thermal insulation of the ceiling; replacement of existing carpentry and/or locksmithing; partial replacement of lighting fixtures; installation of dynamic thermostatic valves. The area covered by the project is 1,081.63 m2, and the amount of the investment was 221,318.79 BAM.

The Beepster’s mission continues because Earth is the planet this superhero would love to live on and definitely visit again.