EU funded projects in BiH

Bijeljina and Bogatic togehter on the way towards energy sustainability

PROJECT DETAILS

Sectors
EU Acquis chapters Other issues
Programme Funding Year 2009
Value €230,586
Periods of implementation 2012
Locations BIJELJINA

Results

Estimated results: Energy development Plans, as well as feasibility studies for use of RES for municipalities Bijeljina and Bogatic developed and adopted; 290 representatives of local administration, students and farmers trained and met the Gusing model of good practice related to use of renewable energy and energy efficiancy; The level of awareness of the citizens of Bijeljina and Bogatic municipalities of importance of using RES and energy efficiency increased; The use of RES and energy efficiency demonstrated by installing public solar-powered charger and reconstruction of the primary school building.

SUMMARY

The project aims to contribute to maintaining a high quality of environment in the region Bijeljina-Bogatić by using RES (Renewable Energy Sources) and raising energy efficiency, and to improve the competitiveness of local economy by creating conditions for the use of RES. Special focus is given to raising the awareness and building local capacity in municipalities of Bijeljina and Bogatic in order to increase energy efficiency and sustainable concept for use of renewable energy. Final beneficiaries are: local communities - 142 000 residents of both municipalities, business sector - 2.000 existing enterprises in the municipalities of Bogatic and Bijeljina, including 80 building sector enterprises.

RESULTS

Estimated results: Energy development Plans, as well as feasibility studies for use of RES for municipalities Bijeljina and Bogatic developed and adopted; 290 representatives of local administration, students and farmers trained and met the Gusing model of good practice related to use of renewable energy and energy efficiancy; The level of awareness of the citizens of Bijeljina and Bogatic municipalities of importance of using RES and energy efficiency increased; The use of RES and energy efficiency demonstrated by installing public solar-powered charger and reconstruction of the primary school building.