Results

The following has been achieved through the GED Project since 2013:

• As a result of cooperation with the Environmental Fund of the Federation of BiH, eight (8) cantons institutionalized energy management, while six (6) cantons adopted decisions on the mandatory entry of energy consumption data into the Energy Management Information System (EMIS).

• In cooperation with the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund of Republika Srpska, energy management was institutionalized within the RS Ministry of Education and Culture and the RS Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

• Over 2000 individuals were trained to independently utilize the EMIS system.

• The Revolving Fund was established within the FBiH Environmental Protection Fund to finance energy efficiency projects for public buildings, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), public lighting systems. In RS, internal regulations for the operationalization of the Revolving Fund within the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund have been prepared.

• Increased public awareness on energy efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, and the utilization of renewable energy sources.

• Conducted more than 350 detailed energy audits of public buildings to identify the most effective measures for improving energy efficiency.

• Modernized the public lighting system in Maglaj, Živinice, Bihać, Donji Vakuf, Ljubuški, Široki Brijeg, Sarajevo, Pale, and Banja Luka.

• Organized various educational events and workshops with participation of over 67,000 individuals.

• The photovoltaic solar systems were installed on 30 returnee households in rural parts of BiH, which provided them with electricity access that they lacked for the past 30 years.

• Developed a "Study on Improving Energy Efficiency in 1,368 households in Sarajevo Canton Used by People in Social Need". The study assesses the current energy situation and needs of public and private buildings in Sarajevo Canton used by socially vulnerable individuals, aiming to enhance the energy efficiency of these buildings and reduce harmful emissions from individual heating systems.

• Developed the "Strategy for Restricting the Use of Coal and Other Solid Fuels in Sarajevo Canton for the period 2023 - 2033", to define a comprehensive and systematical solution to the air quality issue in Sarajevo Canton, which significantly affects the quality of life of citizens. 

• Initiated a pilot project to subsidize the replacement of coal stoves and other solid fuels with certified furnaces and heat pumps in households in Sarajevo Canton, aiming to reduce air pollution, especially in settlements where solid fuel fireplaces are the dominant source of emissions.

• Developed the Study on E-mobility and Markets in BiH that examined the installation and use of renewable energy sources, such as solar PV systems, for charging electric vehicles. This will enable the country to assess the short- to medium-term market potential and readiness to introduce electric vehicles in selected cities, including the design of associated charging infrastructure.

• Developed the Study on the Use of New Cost-Optimal Technologies in SMEs in BiH to provide reliable information and input data necessary for the creation of long-term policies and financial mechanisms, aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of business processes and activities of these enterprises.

Additionally, infrastructure measures were implemented to improve energy efficiency of 262 public buildings and 13 public lighting systems, which will contribute to:

• Savings in public budgets of over 6.2 million BAM per year,

• Reducing energy consumption by an average of 59%,

• Creating over 2,500 green jobs,

• Reducing CO2 emissions by about 16,200 tons per year,

• Improving working and living conditions for over 670,000 users, of which more than 270,000 are women.