Month: September 2023

The World Bank supports the sustainable future of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Energy Efficiency Project for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BEEP and Additional Financing for BEEP) is being implemented since 2016, and so far 89 public buildings have been renovated within this project, comfort has been improved for about 563,000 users and 2,300 green jobs have been created.

On this occasion, the World Bank delegation today visited the building of the Judicial Institutions of the FBiH in Sarajevo, which is one of 20 public buildings that have undergone the process of implementing energy efficiency measures as part of the Sarajevo Canton Project, in which 14 million BAM were invested. The project “Energy Efficiency for Bosnia and Herzegovina” (AF BEEP) is financed through loans from the World Bank, and the results achieved by the project in the period from 2016 to 2023 are the best example of good synergy between the ministry, project team and investors. About 2,140.000 BAM was invested in the renovation of the building of the Judicial Institutions of FBiH. The expected annual energy savings in this facility, after the implementation of the measures, amounts to 613,538.00 kWh/year, which will result in a significant reduction of CO2 emissions of 270 tCO2/year. The total area of the building of the Judicial Institutions of FBiH is 5,725 m2. By implementing energy efficiency measures, at the same time, better conditions were ensured for the daily stay and work of 265 users of this educational institution.

The works were carried out in accordance with world standards in the field of energy efficiency, and included various measures, from thermal insulation of facade walls, partial replacement of existing carpentry/lockwork, thermal insulation of the roof, along with replacement of the covering, installation of a central space cooling system, with the installation of a new pipe network and installation of valve convectors, replacement of existing boilers with more energy efficient ones, as well as partial replacement of lighting fixtures. This investment aims to reduce energy consumption in public buildings, contribute to the economic sustainability of current energy costs and reduce CO2 emissions. The BEEP project represents an important step towards improving energy efficiency and sustainability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and contributes to the goals of ecological sustainability and better working conditions in public institutions.

The World Bank delegation, together with the Federal Ministry of Spatial Planning, will continue to monitor the implementation of energy efficiency measures to ensure the further progress of this important project for Bosnia and Herzegovina. By implementing the activities within the BEEP and AF BEEP projects, it is expected that CO2 emissions will be reduced by more than 12,000 tons per year, while energy savings on an annual level amount to more than 34,000 MWh.

Federal Minister of Spatial Planning Željko Nedić has signed contracts with contractors, marking the beginning of construction activities on two public-purpose buildings. The agreement covers the facilities of the Federal Institute of Agriculture in Sarajevo and the Building of the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Mostar.

The construction work is set to commence in September, funded by the Revolving Fund for Energy Efficiency, established by the Government of the Federation of BiH in May 2021 as a self-sustaining financial mechanism to collect and manage funds for implementing energy efficiency measures in public-purpose buildings in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through the Revolving Fund, the Federal Ministry of Spatial Planning has secured funds for the renovation of public-purpose buildings included in the Operational Plan for Improving Energy Efficiency in the institutions of the Federation of BiH. The main objective of this plan is to primarily reduce energy consumption for heating in public-purpose buildings in the Federation of BiH, leading to budgetary savings, decreased use of fossil fuels, preservation of natural resources, and ultimately, reduction of global warming through the decrease in emissions of harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The renovation of the first two facilities will involve an investment of more than 1.8 million Bosnian Marks (1,868,715.27 BAM).

“From 2016 to 2023, we successfully implemented the BEEP and AF BEEP projects, during which energy efficiency measures were implemented in 88 public buildings, with an investment of around 46 million BAM. The expected annual savings exceed 34,000 MWh, with a reduction of CO2 emissions by over 12,000 tons annually. Comfort has been improved for approximately 563,000 users, and around 2,300 green jobs have been created. After achieving these significant results, we continue through the Revolving Fund for Energy Efficiency of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina for public-purpose buildings. These are the first two facilities whose renovation will be financed thanks to this fund,” highlighted Željko Nedić, Minister of the Federal Ministry of Spatial Planning.

The construction work on the Government of the Federation of BiH building in Mostar will be carried out by the consortium “GRADNJA d.o.o. Mostar and IZGRADNJA TOJAGA Export-Import d.o.o. Mostar.” In contrast, the consortium will handle the Federal Institute of Agriculture facility of FBiH in Sarajevo: “UNIGRADNJA d.o.o. Sarajevo and INTERKLIMA d.o.o. Sarajevo.” For the Mostar facility, thermal insulation of the façade walls and reconstruction of the flat roof is planned, along with the replacement of existing locksmith works, partial replacement of lighting fixtures, and improvement of the thermal-technical system with the installation of a heat pump. The total investment value, including VAT, is 1,075,698.00 BAM.

Funds amounting to 793,017.27 BAM have been allocated for the Federal Institute of Agriculture of FBiH building in Sarajevo, to be used for thermal insulation of the facade, replacement of windows and doors, installation of thermostatic valves, improvement of the thermal-technical system, replacement of existing boilers, and partial replacement of lighting fixtures. As part of the BEEP and AF BEEP projects, 25 public-purpose buildings have been renovated in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, with a total investment of 13 million BAM (13,587,144.04 BAM). In comparison, 19 public-purpose buildings have been renovated in Sarajevo Canton, with an investment of nearly 12 million BAM (11,955,881.31 BAM).