In Sarajevo, a symbolic ceremony marked the completion of works on implementing energy efficiency measures at the Building of Judicial Institutions of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is one of the 20 public purpose buildings in Sarajevo Canton where energy efficiency measures have been implemented within the framework of the “Energy Efficiency Project for Bosnia and Herzegovina” (BEEP) and Additional Financing AF BEEP, which has been implemented since 2015. The project has enabled the renovation of 89 public buildings, focusing on health and educational institutions.
On this occasion, the Minister of Spatial Planning Željko Nedić pointed out: “According to the available data, the average energy consumption in public buildings in Bosnia and Herzegovina is three times higher than the average of the European Union (EU), which categorizes them as energy inefficient buildings. According to the preliminary registry, currently implemented by the Ministry, there are more than 4,000 public purpose buildings in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and energy efficiency measures need to be implemented for more than 50% of these buildings. This represents a significant potential for energy savings and creating better conditions for the users of the buildings.”
As part of this project, the Building of Judicial Institutions of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina was renovated with a focus on energy efficiency, which resulted in an investment of about two million one hundred and forty thousand KM. The expected annual energy savings in this facility after implementing the measures amounts to 613,538.00 kWh/year, which will result in a significant reduction of CO2 emissions of 270 tCO2/year.
“The Energy Efficiency Project for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BEEP) achieved more than the simple renovation of a building. This renovation made it possible to improve comfort for all users of the institutions located in this facility. The facilities where we work should not only be spaces for conducting work, but places where people feel comfortable and motivated to give their best,” stated Vedran Škobić, Minister of Justice.
By implementing energy efficiency measures at the Building of Judicial Institutions of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, better conditions are provided for the daily stay and work of 265 facility users. The works were conducted in accordance with world standards in energy efficiency, including thermal insulation of facade walls, replacement of carpentry and locksmithing, thermal insulation of the roof, and replacement of existing lighting and heating with energy-efficient solutions.
BEEP is the largest energy efficiency project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, implemented with World Bank loans. The project is being implemented from 2015 to 2024 with the goal to present the advantages and sustainability of energy efficiency. About 563,000 users of facilities in the public sector will have multiple benefits from the increase in energy efficiency. Through the implementation of the project activities, a reduction of CO2 emissions of almost 12,000 tons per year is expected, while the desired annual energy savings amount to over 34,000 MWh. Also, this project supports Bosnia and Herzegovina in fulfilling its obligations from the Energy Community Agreement, which committed itself to implementing the EU directive in energy efficiency.