Energiesprong retrofit – energy jump to net-zero energy buildings
A Net-Zero Energy house, developed by Energiesprong (Energy Jump), generates sufficient energy to heat the house, provide hot water and power its household appliances. Money normally spent on energy bills and maintenance work pays for this energy-efficient upgrade. The initial concept was originated in the Netherlands, where 5,000 homes have successfully been retrofitted to date, […]
I recommend ESCO model to municipalities and public sector
I believe that the use of public-private partnership, or the ESCO mechanism, is the right way to increase energy efficiency in the public sector. Therefore, I recommend it to municipalities, but also the entire public sector,” said Aleksandar Antić, Minister of Mining and Energy. In an interview for the Improving Energy Efficiency through Public-Private Partnership Model publication he […]
Improving energy efficiency of buildings and district heating systems must go hand in hand
Increasing the energy efficiency of buildings and of district heating systems are at first glance two separate jobs, but only by linking them can real effects be achieved, as this creates a synergy and improves the efficient use of energy. This objective was the main topic of the workshop on establishing a common approach to […]
Sweden provides EUR 4 million for energy efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Government of Sweden is providing EUR 4 million for the continuation of the Green Economic Development project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, aiming to reduce CO2 by 3,900 tons annually and to save the country over BAM 1 million (EUR 500.000) in energy cost. Focusing on promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy in Bosnia and […]
Small portion of public funds dedicated to upgrading buildings in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe
Only 3 percent of the public funds that could be used to support energy-efficiency investments in the Central, Eastern and South-East Europe are dedicated to upgrading buildings. This shows that buildings are not considered to be critical energy infrastructure, although they can help reduce energy dependency and have other positive impacts, the Buildings Performance Institute […]
Conference Going net zero on green buildings to be held in Belgrade
The conference Going net zero will be held in Belgrade on September 27 with an aim to highlight the importance of green construction, its potential and role in the fight against climate change. It is organized by the Serbia Green Building Council (SrbGBC), a member of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), to mark the […]
Call for consultancy services to upgrade energy efficiency in Ionian Adriatic macro-region
The European Commission has published a call for consultancy services in the field of energy efficiency and renewables that will help reduce energy poverty in the Ionian Adriatic macro-region. The project’s aim is to provide a blueprint for making building renovations easier as well as increasing the energy share of renewables to 100% in the […]
Bucharest Sector 1 – thermal rehabilitation programme, #EUSEW2017 finalist
The northern part of Bucharest has undergone through important changes in the last couple of years thanks to the public project to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. With almost 1,000 public and residential buildings renovated and insulated, the project has not only improved quality of life of the citizens but also has helped to […]