Energy Efficiency

Government of Serbia secures EUR 4.25 million for energy efficiency in 2020

Government-of-Serbia-EUR-4.25-million-for-energy-efficiency-in-2020

Photo: Solar collectors (Pixabay)

Published

May 4, 2020

Country

Comments

comments icon

0

Share

Published:

May 4, 2020

Country:

Comments:

comments icon

0

Share

The Serbian government has earmarked EUR 4.25 million for energy efficiency projects in 2020, according to the Program for financing activities and measures for improving energy efficiency in 2020.

The program will be implemented by state authorities, local municipalities and legal entities founded by the state.

The money can be used for thermal insulation of buildings, modernization of heating and cooling systems inside them, installation of indoor lighting systems and for solar collectors and public lighting as well as for the training of employees and study designs, according to the Serbian government’s decision.

The projects will be financed by the budget fund for improving energy efficiency

The implementation of the program and the commitments under the decree on the program for financing activities and measures for improving energy efficiency in 2019 will be financed by the budget fund for improving energy efficiency, in the amount of RSD 500.2 million.

The Ministry of Mining and Energy will issue a special document to cover energy efficiency projects in municipal units funded by the 2019 budget fund. The priority will be given to the modernization of public lighting systems.

Primary energy consumption not to exceed 17,981 Mtoe

The indicative goal of the Republic of Serbia in 2020 for primary energy consumption is 17,981 megatons of oil equivalent and the one for final energy consumption is 13,103 megatons. The goal is envisaged by the program for pursuing the energy sector development strategy for the period 2017-2023.

The use of renewable energy sources for own consumption is one of the goals of the program

The goals of the program for financing activities and measures for improving energy efficiency in 2020:

    • energy savings and rational use of energy by applying modern technologies and products that are cost-effective;
    • use of renewable energy sources for own consumption;
    • environmental protection through GHG emissions reduction;
    • increasing public awareness of the importance of energy efficiency.
Comments (0)

Be the first one to comment on this article.

Enter Your Comment
Please wait... Please fill in the required fields. There seems to be an error, please refresh the page and try again. Your comment has been sent.

Related Articles

Cities are driving the transition to climate neutral and fair housing

Cities are driving the transition to climate neutral and fair housing

19 May 2025 - City governments are ready to lead the transition to climate-neutral buildings by 2050, but they cannot do it alone

serbia germany kfw heating plants renewables district heating konrad muler

Serbia to invest EUR 60 million in renewables in district heating

16 May 2025 - The Minister of Mining and Energy met with Ambassador Anke Konrad and KfW's Director for Southeast Europe and Turkey Klaus Müller

North Macedonia Law on Energy

North Macedonia adopts Law on Energy

15 May 2025 - With a majority of votes, 62 out of 120, the Assembly of North Macedonia adopted the Law on Energy, aligning the legal framework with the EU

croatia subsidies energy poverty fzoeu

Croatia sets EUR 25 million in incentives for energy poor households

22 April 2025 - Croatia has earmarked EUR 25 million for households at risk of energy poverty. They will use the funds for energy renovation