Strategies for improving energy efficiency in public buildings in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract

The energy efficiency exemplifies a worldwide and complex phenomenon. It is paramount for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), the former socialist and semi-developed country being situated in the Balkan region of the Southeastern Europe (SE). Buildings in the Balkan, including BiH, represent about 50 percent of the aggregate energy consumption. Estimated energy savings are projected to be between 20 and 40 percent. The research problem discussed in this work aims at the introduction of the existing or the improvement of the present strategies dealing with the energy efficiency. Thorough evaluation – literature review, of versatile resources, academic journal papers, government and private works, etc., was conducted. The inclusion and operation of funds addressing energy efficiency is of paramount importance. In that context the creation of statewide agency is deemed to be crucial to be responsible for the administration of the assistance of the European Union (EU) and the management of national energy efficiency action plan (NEEAP). Unfortunately, it cannot identify the totality of all-important external factors relating to the status of energy efficiency. Introduction of the energy management system (EMS) is another avenue worth exploring.