The implementation of energy efficiency measures at the so-called Diagnostic Annex of the University Clinical Hospital Mostar was symbolically marked in Mostar through a ceremony. This annex includes the Clinical Institute for Radiology, the Institute for Laboratory Diagnostics, and the Institute for Nuclear Medicine.
This is one of the 26 public-purpose facilities in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton where energy efficiency measures have been implemented as part of the “Energy Efficiency Project for Bosnia and Herzegovina” (BEEP) and Additional Financing for AF BEEP, carried out since 2016. The project has facilitated the renovation of 91 public-purpose buildings, focusing on health and educational institutions.
On this occasion, Željko Nedić, the Minister of the Federal Ministry of Spatial Planning, emphasized, “According to the preliminary results of the current survey conducted by the Ministry, out of over 4,000 public-purpose facilities in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, more than 50% require the implementation of energy efficiency measures. This represents a significant potential for energy savings and creating better conditions for building users. Through various projects, the EU aims to highlight the benefits of improving energy efficiency in the public building sector. Through years of collaboration with financial institutions and organizations such as the World Bank, UNDP, KfW, Swiss Caritas, and GIZ, and with the support of budgetary funds, the Federal Ministry of Spatial Planning has, in the last eight years, managed to secure funds for the renovation of more than 400 public-purpose facilities, positioning itself as an absolute leader in implementing energy efficiency measures.”
The last facility in the series, the Diagnostic Annex of the University Clinical Hospital Mostar, has been renovated according to world energy efficiency standards, with an investment of 581,709.00 KM. The expected annual energy savings in this facility after implementing measures amount to 133,035.00 kWh/year, significantly reducing CO2 emissions by 60 tCO2/year.
“Medical and non-medical staff in our healthcare system do a job that is hard to compare with any other. Healthcare workers deserve better working conditions in all aspects. It is the government’s obligation to enable this and ensure the entire system’s stability, responsibly adhering to rational frameworks and the objective fiscal possibilities of relevant institutions. Projects like these are significant support to our efforts, and we are greatly thankful to the Ministry of Spatial Planning of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina for implementing the energy efficiency project in the healthcare institutions of our canton,” stated Milenko Bevanda, Minister of Health, Labor, and Social Welfare of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton.
The works on the facility included thermal insulation of facade walls, replacement of existing joinery and locksmithery, improvement of the thermomechanical system, installation of equipment for measuring energy consumption and monitoring temperature and humidity, and partial replacement of lighting fixtures. The listed improvements will enhance conditions for 620 users of this facility.
The satisfaction with the completed project was not concealed by the director of the University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Prof. Dr. Ante Kvesić, who emphasized on this occasion that with the help of the Federal Ministry of Spatial Planning and the BEEP project, the Mostar Hospital has been significantly modernized.
BEEP is the largest energy efficiency project in Bosnia and Herzegovina and was implemented with World Bank credit. The project is implemented from 2016 to 2024 to present the advantages and sustainability of energy efficiency.
It is estimated that more than 563,500 users of public-sector facilities will benefit from the increase in energy efficiency. By implementing the mentioned project activities, an annual reduction of approximately 13,000 tons of CO2 emissions is expected, with energy savings of more than 36,500 MWh per year. Additionally, this project supports Bosnia and Herzegovina in fulfilling its obligations under the Energy Community Agreement, committing to implementing EU directives in energy efficiency.
