Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency in BiH presents a win-win scenario for various stakeholders, driving economic growth, enhancing energy security, reducing environmental impacts, and improving the quality of life for citizens.

Special attention will be given to the establishment of a functional system of buildings energy certification, audits of the HVAC ("Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning") system, audits in industry and communal services.

Steps

1.7.1.1. The issuing of Energy Performance Certificates is ensured (in line with the EPBD regulation). The implementation of adopted laws and by-laws on Energy Efficiency, in line with the EPBD ("Energy Performance of Buildings Directive") regulation, will be key.

1.7.1.2. Adoption of the Buildings renovation Strategy. Energy-efficient homes consume less energy for heating, cooling, and electricity, leading to lower utility bills for households. Different strategies that are being developed by authorities in BiH will help in this regard.

1.7.1.3. Renovation of existing public buildings ongoing and aligned with the 3% Energy Efficiency Directive target. New laws on energy efficiency should be adopted in FBiH, RS and BD.

1.7.1.4. Amend relevant legislation to improve decision-making on energy efficiency investments for homeowners and homeowners' associations (multi-apartment buildings). It is necessary to adopt legislation that would enable easier investments in the energy efficiency of multi-apartment buildings in terms of the percentage of decision-making in the buildings, as the current legislation requires 100% consensus from the homeowners.

1.7.1.5. Increase annual rate of building renovation in accordance with the draft NECP indicative milestones of the long-term strategy for the renovation of the national stock of residential and non-residential buildings. The aim would be to create the conditions for accelerating the renovation of the national stock of residential and non-residential buildings.

1.7.1.6. Roll-out of consumption-based metering and billing for district heating. It is necessary to adopt legislation in heating energy to define the rights and obligations of connection, the possibility of installation and operationalisation of the heat meters in multi-apartments or at the cumulative one to the building, among others.