CB-GREEN; Cross-Border – Green, Renewable & Energy Efficiency Network

Examples of good practices for the use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency in County (Republic of ) and Herzegovina-Neretva Canton (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

This project is funded by the European Union

1 VLADIMIR NAZOR AND QUEEN JELENA MADIJEVKA PARKS

Location: Zadar Investor: The City of Zadar using the funds from the CB-GREEN project, co-financed by the European Union, IPA Cross-Border Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina 2007-2013. Year of Commissioning: 2016 Investment value: HRK 865,851.00 Investment description: The previous conventional lighting system was removed, and a new LED system (with 108 light fixtures) was installed, resulting in energy savings of 83 % – or 64 MWh annually – and a reduction

of CO2 emissions by 83 %. The parks of Vladimir Nazor and Queen Jelena Madijevka are two of a total of four model locations of the CB-GREEN project.

The CO2 emissions resulting from the electric energy consumption (with the conversion

factor of 0.376 kg CO2/kWh) were reduced from

28,942.20 to 4,854.09 tonnes of CO2 annually.

RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC LIGHTING SYSTEM IN TUĐMANOVA

Location: Dr. Franjo Tuđman Street, Neum Investor: Municipality of Neum (15 % of the investment value) within the framework of the CB-GREEN project (85 % of the investment value). Year of Commissioning: 2016 Investment value: KM 53,960.00 Investment description: The 84 existing lamps were replaced with LED lamps to save energy and re- duce the negative impact on the environment. According to a savings calculation, after the lamp re- placement, the savings amount to KM 5,162.64 annually. The annual consumption prior to the replace- ment was 43,050.00 kWh, while the design proposal aims to reduce it to 15,842.40 kWh annually.

“We decided to make the investment because the existing lamps were worn. LED lighting was a clear choice because it is new and affordable in many aspects. After examining it, we came to the conclusion that it is the most appropriate form of lighting for Neum as a tourist town because, in addition to its pleasant appearance, it brings significant savings and contributes to the implementation of the new environmental protection measures, as well as to the reduction of CO2 emissions.” (Živko Matuško, dr. med., Municipal Mayor of Neum)

2 INSTALLATION OF LED LIGHTING IN SURDUP I

Location: Surdup I, Neum Investitor: Municipality of Neum (15 % of the investment value) within the framework of the CB-GREEN project (85 % of the investment value). Year of Commissioning: 2016 Investment value: KM 81,634.50 Investment description: 65 innovative LED lighting fixtures were installed on the newly developed promenade, where there had not been any lighting previously.

“This is the second location with investment in LED lighting, and for now we are pleased. In the future, we will be able to provide concrete savings figures. With these projects we also encouraged our citizens to use LED lamps in their homes.” (Živko Matuško, dr. med., Municipal Mayor of Neum)

SOLAR PUBLIC LIGHTING ON KLEK

Location: Klek peninsula, Neum Investor: Municipality of Neum (15 % of the investment value) within the framework of the CB-GREEN project (85 % of the investment value). Year of Commissioning: 2016 Investment value: KM 63,708.00 Investment description: Solar lighting was necessary given the fact that electricity is not available on the Klek peninsula. 15 poles and photovoltaic panels were set up as a test sample. “This is the first project of this type in Neum. The number of sunny days in Neum was also in favour of the decision to set up solar lighting. The Klek peninsula is an untouched part of town, so this energy-efficient solar lighting blended into the environment perfectly.” (Živko Matuško, dr. med., Municipal Mayor of Neum)

3 LED LIGHTING IN FOŠA

Location: Foša bay, Zadar Investor: City of Zadar Year of Commissioning: 2016 Investment value: HRK 2.6 million Investment description: LED lighting in Foša uses a small safety voltage of 24 V. The electric energy consumption has been reduced by two-and- a-half times in comparison to previous, and the lamps are connected by cables resistant to seawater effects. A total of 216 lamps were installed on ground level, while the module with LED light sources inside the lamp is inclined at an angle in relation to the city walls in order to reduce light pollution. “This decorative ground-level lighting will additionally enhance Foša and our city walls and it will become another tourist attraction of the town. Having used this ecological lighting for two parks – Vladimir Nazor and Queen Jelena Madijevka – we continue with the further phases of the project to provide lighting for the whole peninsula using not only functional, but also decorative lighting that will enable the valorisation of the cultural and historical centre of the city.” (Božidar Kalmeta, dipl.ing., Mayor of the City of Zadar)

LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Locations: Mostar (Marshal Tito Street, King Tomislav Street, “Bunur” bridge, Vukovarska Street, Franjevačka Street, Brothers Fejić Street) Investor: The City of Mostar Year of installation: 2015/2016 Investment value: KM 400,000.00 Investment description: The public lighting system was reconstructed and LED lighting installed. All newly installed lighting systems use LED lights.

“The City Administration of the City of Mostar actively strives to ensure that energy services on its territory are created and utilised more efficiently and with gre- ater use of renewable resources. All energy consumpti- on also presents an opportunity for smart energy savings and management. Increasing energy efficiency is one of the most important measures for reducing costs and minimizing harmful environmental impact. Planning activities in the area of energy are necessary to ensure the achievement of the objectives pursued, which is why we have developed the Sustainable Ener- gy Action Plan of the City of Mostar 2016-2020. The City of Mostar joined the implementation of proactive ener- gy policy through a number of various projects aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing harmful environmental impacts, as well as raising the aware- ness of citizens on the need for efficient energy use.” (Ljubo Bešlić, Mayor of the City of Mostar)

4 LED LIGHTING AT THE FRANCISCAN CHURCH SQUARE

Location: Mostar Investor: The City of Mostar Year of installation: 2016 Investment value: KM 100,000.00 Investment description: The grounds have been furbished with a new LED lighting system.

LED LIGHTING IN THE NIKOLA ŠUBIĆ ZRINSKI STREET

Location: Mostar Investors: The City of Mostar, UNDP Year of installation: 2012 Investment value: approx. KM 96,000.00 Investment description: LED lighting was installed.

QUEEN KATARINA STREET — LED LIGHTING INSTALLATION PILOT PROJECT

Location: Mostar Investor: The City of Mostar Year of installation: 2012 Investment value: approx. KM 90,000.00 Investment description: Reconstruction of the public lighting system and installation of new LED lighting were implemented.

5 ROUNDABOUT — CROATIAN NOBLES SQUARE

Location: Mostar Investor: The City of Mostar Year of installation: 2012 Investment value: KM 30,000.00 Investment description: New LED lighting installed.

NEW ROUNDABOUT — CENTER II

Location: Mostar Investor: The City of Mostar Year of installation: 2016 Investment value: KM 360,000.00 + LED lighting KM 80,000.00 Investment description: More energy-efficient traffic regulation was achieved and new LED lighting installed.

ROUNDABOUT — RODOČ

Location: Mostar Investor: The City of Mostar Year of installation: 2016 Investment value: KM 120,000.00 Investment description: New and more energy-efficient traffic regulation was achieved and new LED lighting installed.

6 UTILISATION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM AND NATURAL GAS IN A UNIQUE SYSTEM FOR HOT WATER PREPARATION AT VIŠNJIK SPORTS CENTRE

Location: Višnjik Sports Centre, Zadar Investor: City of Zadar Year of Commissioning: 2014 Investment value: The total value is HRK 2,683,230.00 with co-financing by the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund in the amount of HRK 867,142.80 or 36 % of eligible costs. Investment description: 96 vacuum collectors for the preparation of hot water were installed on the roof of the swimming pool, and the existing boiler was reconstructed and repurposed for the use of natural gas as the energy source for heating, all for the purpose of

saving energy, reducing energy costs and CO2 emissions and increasing the share of renewable energy sources.

Total savings and CO2 emissions reduction compared to the reference year 2012:

Year kWh HRK t CO2 2014 323.845,62 405.807,07 162,88 2015 7.814,69 312.519,78 323,33

“This project not only results in significant energy savings and reduced energy costs but also contributes to reduced CO2 emissions, or air pollution, and it is an excellent example of the way the City Administration can contribute to the achievement of the European Plan 20-20-20. By signing the Energy Charter, on the national level, and the Covenant of Mayors on the European level, the City of Zadar has formalised its sustainable development policy and systematic energy management, and will continue to implement similar projects in the future.” (City of Zadar)

SOLAR HOT WATER PREPARATION SYSTEM

Location: Zaton Holiday Resort, Nin Investor: Turisthotel d.d. Zadar Year of Commissioning: 1984 and 1989 Estimated investment value: HRK 10 million Investment purpose: Hot water preparation with reduced consumption of energy sources (LPG). “The solar system for hot water preparation uses renewable energy sources and achieves significant savings in the consumption of energy sources.” (Ivo Petani, Technical Service, Turisthotel d.d., Zadar)

7 REPURPOSING OF THE EXISTING HEATING SYSTEM INTO A GAS HEATING SYSTEM IN URBAN SETTLEMENT OF PETRIĆI

Location: Urban settlement of Petrići, Zadar Investors: City of Zadar, inhabitants of the urban settlement of Petrići, Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund Year of Commissioning: 2013 Investment value: The total value is HRK 908,599.62; co-financing by the inhabitants of the urban settle- ment of Petrići amounts to HRK 454,299.81, co-financing by the Environmental Protection and Energy Effi- ciency Fund amounts to HRK 320,580.00, while co-financing by the City of Zadar amounts to HRK 99,945.96.

Investment description: In order to save energy and reduce the energy costs and CO2 emissions, the boiler room was reconstructed to run on natural gas as an energy source for heating in the urban settlement of Petrići, with a total of 439 apartments, i.e. around 1,500 inhabitants.

Total savings and CO2 emissions reduction compared to the reference year 2012:

Year kWh HRK t CO2

2014 359.319,00 378.200,99 337,59

2015 47.055,00 341.267,68 274,46

“The urban settlement of Petrići was connected to the natural gas heating system co-financed by the City of Zadar and the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund. The City of Zadar recognises the im- portance of sustainable environment management, and accordingly supports and promotes projects for the improvement of energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources both in the public sector and in the private sector, including households. The urban settle- ment of Petrići used mazut as an energy source, while the annual fuel consumpti- on, depending on the weather conditi- ons, amounted to 325 tonnes of mazut, which caused significant air pollution in the Zadar area. By switching to gas, not only have the inhabitants significantly reduced their heating costs, but the CO2 emissions (air pollution) were also signi- ficantly reduced. This natural gas project will certainly have a significant impact on the reduction of airborne pollutant emis- sions, i.e. it will contribute to the reducti- on of CO2 emissions in the City of Zadar, which the City of Zadar is obliged to do, having signed the Covenant of Mayors.” (City of Zadar)

8 HEAT PUMPS AND SEAWATER DESALINATION (TECHNICAL BUILDING)

Location: Punta Skala Hotel Resort, Petrčane – Zadar Investor: Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences Punta Skala Year of Commissioning: 2009 Investment value: EUR 12 million (the complete hotel complex infrastructure, which includes seawater desalination, mechanical and biological waste water processing, heat pumps and pipeline distribution, pumps, equipment for potable water, seawater, utility water, rainwater and sanitary water from seawater intake to end users). The investment in heat pumps amounts to EUR 2 million. Investment description: The main function of the Technical Building is the supply of hot and cold water for air conditioning and sanitary hot water preparation for all our hotels. The heating and cooling of water is carried out by 3 heat pumps with the installed power 1.2 MW. Seawater is used as a condenser or gas evaporator, which is supplied by 3 seawater pumps with an open intake 300 m from the coast at the depth of 15 m. “We don’t use any fossil fuels or other fuel ex- cept electrical energy for the heating pumps. We are producing potable water with the capacity of 600 m3/day using the technology known as re- verse osmosis. 95 % of the Punta Skala needs for potable water is covered by production of desa- linated water. We are also purifying waste water and collecting rainwater. All waste water from the hotels is collected for mechanical-biological puri- fication. Purified water and rainwater are used for irrigation of green areas in the resort. The aim of the investment, along with independence of acti- on and environmental consciousness, is financial efficiency. The average price of 1 kWh of energy – heating, cooling or electrical energy – is around 0.05 €/kWh, while the price of potable water is around 0.9 €/m3. The price of water used for irrigation is around 0.13 €/m3. By comparing our costs of energy and water production with the costs of electric energy suppliers and costs of the public water supply system, the relative short-term profitability of in- vestment is evident.” (Oleg Brčić, dipl. ing. str., technical director of the Punta Skala hotel)

9 ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING RECONSTRUCTION — MOSTAR CITY HALL

Location: Mostar Investors: The City of Mostar, Government of the Federation of Bosnia And Herzegovina, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) Year of reconstruction: 2012/2013 Investment value: Total value of KM 3,200,000.00, of which KM 1,200,000.00 was spent on energy efficiency measures. Investment description: The building was completely reconstructed, energy-efficient openings with high level of acoustic and thermal insulation were installed, the thermal building envelope was renovated, a heating/cooling system was installed (heat pumps) as well as a new energy-efficient lighting.

INCREASING ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THE NON-RESIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF

Location: Zemunik Donji Investor: Municipality of Zemunik Donji, Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund Year of works completion: 2015 Investment value: The total value is HRK 649,739.31, out of which the funds co-financed by the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund amount to HRK 531,115.10, while the proportion co-financed by Zemunik Donji amounts to HRK 118,624.21. Investment description: The intention of the Municipality of Zemunik Donji was to create the technical conditions stimulating sustainable construction, all in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund. The improvement of the energy characteristics of the commercial building, i.e. the realisation of the project, achieved significant energy savings, and with them reduced costs for the heating and cooling of the building. “We applied for this project primarily to reduce the costs of heating and cooling the building, as well as to reduce unnecessary energy consumption. In this why, we provided better and more pleasant working conditions to our employees and other users of the building. We are extremely pleased with the effect that we have achieved. It is not too much to say that, after the installation of the thermo-facade and replacement of the carpentry elements, we feel as if we were in a brand new building. It is also much more pleasing to the eye now than before its refurbishment.” (Ivica Šarić, dipl. ing., Municipal Mayor of Zemunik Donji)

10 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES — CEN- TRE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS “LOS ROSALES”

Location: Mostar Investors: Spanish Agency for International Development Co- operation (AECID), the City of Mostar, the Environmental Pro- tection and Energy Efficiency Fund of the Federation of Bosnia And Herzegovina, UNDP, the Environmental Protection Fund of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, “Los Rosales” Centre Years of commissioning or implementation: 2009, 2014, 2016. Investment value: The total value is approx. KM 240,000.00 or EUR 29,803.11 (AECID, 2009), KM 160,000.00 (UNDP, City of Mostar, Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund of the Federation of Bosnia And Herzegovina, Min- istry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, 2014), and KM 8,000.00 (amount co-funded by the Environmental Protection Fund of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, 2016) Investment description: In 2009, a 3.6 kWp solar photovoltaic power installation was put into commission. It collects solar energy via solar modules with a surface area of 30 m2 and converts it into electricity for the Centre. A solar thermal installation that collects solar energy via solar collectors with a surface area of 14 m² was also installed for providing permanent residents of the Centre with hot water. In 2013, funds were invested into im- proving energy efficiency by replacing glass openings (windows and doors) and constructing a container pellet boiler room with a capacity of 200 kW, as well as installing thermostatic valves on existing radiators and install- ing new radiators in the workshops. In 2016, funding was approved for the replacement of existing lighting with LED lighting in the facilities of the Centre. Co-funding of this project from the Environmental Protection Fund of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton was approved, and the remainder was secured by the Centre from donor funds. “Activities implemented so far have improved working conditions, which has directly affected the motivation and health of our students. They also partially reduced energy costs. By implementing new projects for improving en- ergy efficiency, we expect even better working conditions, as well as cost savings for the financiers — the City of Mostar and the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton — from whom we expect the necessary assistance.” (Mirna Mezit, Director of the “Los Rosales” Centre)

ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES — CIVIL ENGINEERING HIGH SCHOOL JURAJ DALMATINAC Location: Mostar Investors: Government of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton — Ministry of Physical Planning of the Federation of Bosnia And Herzegovina — PIU Year of reconstruction: 2016 Investment value: approx. KM 550,000.00. Investment description:Renovating the insulation of the façade (10 cm styrofoam), replacing all external openings (windows and doors), insulating the roof and basement of the school, as well as gutters and lightning rods. Pellet heating system (boiler room) was implemented. “Energy efficiency is the most effective way of achieving the sustainable development objectives, considering that increased efficiency contributes to the reduction of gas emissions into the environment, better working environment for students, staff and visitors of our school, enhanced industrial competitiveness, and the positive impact on the wider community. This also results in an improved heating and lighting system with reduced maintenance costs, visually attractive building, and greater public awareness of energy efficiency and implementation of systems that use renewable energy sources.“ (Branko Landeka, dipl.ing.arh., School Director)

11 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES — MOSTAR GYMNASIUM

Location: Mostar Investor: The City of Mostar in cooperation with the U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), UNDP Year of reconstruction: 2012 Investment value: a total of KM 425,000.00, of which KM 350,000.00 contributed by the City of Mostar Investment description: Replacing all the openings of the building, reconstructing the heating distribution system to enable heating control in zones, installing the remote energy consumption monitoring system and systems for measuring the consumption of fuel oil, external and internal temperature. “As a result of replacing all openings in the Mostar Gymnasium, we have achieved direct energy and financial savings, reduced environmental impact, and improved cooling and heating of school facilities. We have also secured better working conditions for our students and teachers, and reduced the amount of fuel oil consumed on an annual basis from 25,000 litres to approx. 18,000 litres, which represents significant financial savings. Another important outcome is that our students learn about energy management, which will certainly prove useful later in their lives.“ (Prof. Ankica Čović, School Director)

ENERGY REFURBISHMENT — PUBLIC KINDERGARTEN RADOBOLJA AND THE ELDERLY AND INFIRM CARE CENTER RJ. 1.

Location: Mostar Investors: The City of Mostar, UNDP, the Environmental Protection Fund of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton Year of renovation: 2015/2016 Investment value: approx. KM 250,000.00 Investment description: Replacing openings, thermally insulating the facade, roof, floors, installing thermoregulatory valves and a pellet boiler. “Apart from a more beautiful kindergarten, we have managed to improve the comfort of the children staying in the kindergarten by raising the temperature a few degrees while using the same or less hea- ting as compared to the previous years. By doing this, we have achieved savings in electricity and fuel oil consumption. Changing the central kitchen openings increased the functionality of kitchen appliances, especially the central exhaust hood whose quality is only now noticeable.“ (Danijela Kegelj, Kindergarten Director)

12 ENERGY REFURBISHMENT OF THE BUILDING - ELDERLY AND INFIRM CARE CENTER RJ. 2.

Location: Mostar Investors: The City of Mostar, Ministry of Physical Planning of the Federation of Bosnia And Herzegovina Year of reconstruction: 2016/2017 Investment value: approx. KM 140,000.00 Investment description: Thermally insulating the facade, reconstructing the roof and floors, and replacing openings were implemented.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES — BUILDING OF THE UNIVERSITY CLINICAL HOSPITAL — DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY Location: Mostar Investor: Government of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Ministry of Physical Planning of the Federation of Bosnia And Herzegovina — PIU Year of reconstruction: 2016 Investment value: KM 800,000.00 Investment description: Reconstructing the roof, thermally insulating the facade and replacing openings were implemented. “Aware of the importance of energy efficiency, espe- cially when observed from the aspect of protecting and preserving the environment, the Government of the Her- zegovina-Neretva Canton has made this area one of its operational priorities. Pursu- ant to this, we have taken a number of specific actions, of which we must emphasize the cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Physical Planning. In fact, in April of this year we signed a Memorandum of Un- derstanding within the frame- work of “Energy Efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina” project, which allowed for the energy refurbishment of facilities belonging to three secondary and four primary schools, and a Health Centre in Jablanica. This is only the first step of our cooperation and the implementation for which the Government plans to allocate 9 million KM for the refurbishment of eight additional facilities in this and the following year. Since investments in energy efficiency projects have proven to be exceptionally justified in terms of cost reduction, as well as environmental protection, the Government has set the goal to refurbish all public buildings in the Herzegovina-Neretva Can- ton through constant investments. I sincerely hope we will achieve this goal for all our sakes and for the sake of the generations to come.“ (Prof. dr. Nevenko Herceg, Prime Minister of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton) 13 RECONSTRUCTION OF THE III ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND POLOG REGIONAL SCHOOL

Locations: Mostar, Polog Investors: The City of Mostar, the Environmental Protection Fund of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton Year of reconstruction: 2016 Investment value: KM 200,000.00 Investment description: Reconstruc- tion activities included the replace- ment of roof sections and worn-out openings, refurbishment of the thermal insulation of the facade, replacement of electrical wiring and new flooring in the Polog Region- al School, as well as replacement of openings in the III Elementary School. “We have made a significant shift in terms of energy efficiency at the Polog Regional School facilities. Progress with regard to the reduction of energy consumed for heating the facility can already be seen and we expect the results of cost savings on an annual and semi-annual basis to be substantial.” (Stipe Vrljić, School Director)

ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES — ANTUN BRANKO ŠIMIĆ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Location: Mostar Investors: The City of Mostar, the Environmental Protection Fund of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton Year of implementing the measures: 2015/2016 Investment value: approx. KM 45,000.00 Investment description: Replacement of the boiler room, installation of a pellet furnace and replacement of the openings were implemented.

14 ENERGY REFURBISHMENT OF THE HEALTH CENTRE MOSTAR BUILDING

Location: Mostar Investors: The City of Mostar, Ministry of Physical Planning of the Federation of Bosnia And Herzegovina Year of implementing the measures: 2016 Investment value: approx. KM 90,000.00 Investment description: Thermal insulation of the facility’s roof was implemented.

ENERGY REFURBISHMENT OF THE SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTRE KANTAREVAC Location: Mostar Investors: The City of Mostar, the Government of Japan Year of renovation: 2016. Investment value: approx. KM 200,000.00 Investment description: Implementation of energy efficiency measures; replacing openings, thermally insulating the facade, thermally insulating the roof and installation of solar collectors for water heating were implemented.

15 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES — “DJEČJI OSMIJEH” PUPPET THEATRE MOSTAR

Location: Mostar Investors: The City of Mostar, the State Office for Abroad Year of reconstruction: 2016/2017 Investment value: approx. KM 80,000.00 Investment description: Replacing outer openings, refurbishment of the thermal building envelope, installing a thermally insulated facade and a heating and cooling system (heat pumps) will be implemented. “This project aims to provide thermal comfort in the main hall, offices and corridors of the Theatre, and enable it to operate at full capacity throughout the year. By implementing energy efficiency measures the actors will have a functioning wardrobe with normal conditions for changing into costumes and other work-related activities. Our youngest and also the most sensitive audience — Mostar’s children -— and all other visitors will be able to enjoy puppet shows throughout the season because the theatre hall will provide a pleasant environment for rehearsals and performances during the summer and winter months.“ (Ružica Bošković, Theatre Director)

ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES — IV MOSTAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Location: Mostar Investor: Government of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton — Ministry of Physical Planning of the Federation of Bosnia And Herzegovina — PIU Year of installation: 2016/2017 Investment value: KM 984,139.36 Investment description: Energy efficiency measures implemented at the school facilities include: thermal insulation of the facade, thermal insulation of the flat and pitched roof, insulation of the ceiling above the heated areas, replacing the openings, replacing the boiler with a new pellet boiler, and substituting energy sources. “We are very pleased that Bosnia and Herzegovina recognized the importance of energy efficiency in order to achieve energy sustainability with regard to the EU accession process. All education stakeholders are supporting the strengthening of public awareness on energy efficiency, as it will reduce energy costs, air pollution and CO2 emissions. Increasing the comfort of our students, parents and staff inside the heated school facilities is also of great importance.” (mr. Seda Kuštrić, School Director)

16 ZELENGRAD-OBROVAC WIND FARM

Location: Obrovac Investor: Ekoenergija d.o.o Year of Commissioning: 2014 Investment value: EUR 55 million Installed power: 42 MW

“The Zelengrad-Obrovac wind farm can supply 40,000 homes with electric energy, that is, a city the size of Zadar and its surrounding settlements. The company Ekoenergija d.o.o., which is the owner of the Zelengrad-Obrovac wind farm project, pays to the City of Obrovac a fee by kWh produced, which amounts to HRK 900,000.00 annually. We allowed the township of Obrovac to use the road on the grounds of the wind farm as a 9.8 km long cycling route, which complemented the tourist offer.” (Zoran Badrić, director)

SENEGA D.O.O. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANT

Location: “Novi ” commercial zone, Stankovci Investor: Soltech d.o.o. Year of Commissioning: 2015 Investment value: EUR 2 million Installed power: 1,17 Mwp

“The Municipality of Stankovci receives income by 1 kWh of produced energy according to the law of the Republic of Croatia. The Municipality of Stankovci has been put on the ecological map of Europe.” (Željko Baradić, Municipal Mayor of Stankovci)

“Investment in renewable energy sources, such as this investment in a photovoltaic power plant, represents sustainable development and the use of renewable energy in a region orienting itself towards tourism and provides energy to 400 households.” (Zlatko Bukovac, M. Sc. Mech. Engin., General Manager of SOLTECH d.o.o.)

17 THE GREETING TO THE SUN

Location: Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV., Zadar Investor: Grad Zadar Year of Commissioning: 2009 Investment value: HRK 20,257,441.17 with co-financing by the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund in the amount of HRK 1,700,000.00 or 36.61 % of eligible costs. Investment description: The Greeting to the Sun, a work by the acclaimed architect from Zadar – Nikola Bašić – consists of 264 multi-layered glass panels levelled with the stone paving of the promenade in the form of a circle with the diameter of 22 metres. It is a tourist attraction of the City of Zadar. The Greeting to the Sun is a small solar power plant with the total installed power of 15.2 kW, which produces between 5,000 and 6,000 kWh of electric energy annually. “This unique urban installation absorbs sunlight by day. After sunset, the lighting elements installed in the circle activate and produce an extremely impressive play of light. Apart from the sun, the promenade above the Sea Organ shows the planets of the Solar System. The names of the saints from Zadar are carved into the chromed ring surrounding the photovoltaic module panels. Next to their names and feast days, there are figures showing the declination of the sun to the north or east of the Equator, height of the sun in the meridian on that date, and the length of the day on that feast day, making the installation a sort of a calendar. The Greeting to the Sun is a tourist attraction and one of the symbols of Zadar.” (City of Zadar) SOLAR CHARGING STATION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES Location: “Vice Vlatković” Vocational School, Zadar Investor: “Vice Vlatković” Vocational School Year of Commissioning: 2015 (The first version of the charging station was commissioned in 2011 along with the Solar Centre of the “Vice Vlatković” Vocational School. At that time, it was the first charging station in Croatia apart from the charging station of the Energy Institue Hrvoje Požar. Investment value: Around HRK 90,000 (it is impossible to give the exact figure since it was made entirely by the pupils and teachers of the School). Charging station capacity:The charging station is powered by a photovoltaic installation with the power of 4 KW. On the charging station there are two sockets for charging vehicles – one three-phase rapid- charging socket and one single-phase socket. The power of the charging station is 12 kW, while empirical data show that a Tesla vehicle can be charged at the speed of 53 km/h. “The charging station has an educational, ecological, economic and promotional aspect. We use it in classes for electrical technicians, electrical mechanics and car mechatronics technicians. We raise our pupils’ – and our citizens’ – consciousness of the need to protect the environment by reducing harmful gas emissions. We use it to charge the electric vehicles that belong to the school, but we are also starting to make money from charging other users’ vehicles. We are also using the electric energy surplus produced by the photovoltaic central for the purposes of the School. Moreover, we contribute to the tourist offer of Zadar with the aim of making Zadar an attractive tourist destination for electric vehicle owners from the European Union.” (Prof. Tihomir Tomčić, School Principal)

18 6 BENCHES FOR 6 TOWNS

Locations: Zadar, , , Obrovac, Nin and (open areas, squares and promenades) Investor: Year of installation: 2015 Investment value: HRK 44,925.00 Project aims: Autonomous, free and whole- day access to electric energy for charging communication devices, raising awareness with regard to the use of renewable energy sources, raising the quality of the tourist service, informing tourists and citizens. “By using renewable energy sources, in this case autonomous photovoltaic panels, we redu- ce the emission of harmful gases into the envi- ronment.” (Danijel Pavić, dipl. oec., advisor in the Adminis- trative Department for Economy of Zadar County)

NEXTBIKE – PUBLIC BIKE SHARING SYSTEM

Locations: Peninsula – near Nova vrata, Puntamika – Duke Trpimir Coast next to the marina, bus terminal and Bili Brig – next to the produce market Investor: City of Zadar Year of Commissioning: 2016 Investment value: HRK 86,937.50 Investment purpose: Public bike sharing complements the public transport in the city, and significantly contributes to the reduction of traffic congestion, solutions to parking problems in the city centre, environmental protection, and tourist offer. It also positions the city as a desirable destination for bicycle tourism and generally improves the quality of life in the city. It enables considerable savings to citizens with regard to public transport, while cycling has an extremely beneficial effect on health. All bicycles are equipped with a real-time bicycle tracking technology, automatic gear shifter with three gears, front and back lights, a basket for transporting objects, forward manual brake and back coaster brake, as well as other road safety elements. The bicycles are extremely robust and resistant to the elements. Details on bicycle rental can be found on the website www.nextbike.hr.

19 Locations: City of Zadar (Zadar County, Republic of Croatia), Municipality of Neum and City of Mostar (Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina) Duration: 1 April 2015 – 31 March 2017

The project is co-financed by the European Union, IPA Cross-Border Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina 2007-2013.

Total project budget: EUR 499,066.54 EU financing: EUR 420,328.22

Applicant 1 and Applicant 2 lead partner

City of Zadar Municipality of Neum Narodni trg 1 Kralja Tomislava bb 23000 Zadar 88390 Neum Tel.: +385 23 208 177 Tel.: +387 36 880 214 Fax: +385 23 213 916 Fax: +387 36 880 248 www.grad-zadar.hr www.neum.ba

Co-applicants:

City of Mostar Eko-Zadar Grgura Budislavića 99 Hrvatskih branitelja 2 Regionalna razvojna Špire Brusine 12 23 000 Zadar 88000 Mostar agencija za Hercegovinu 23000 Zadar Tel.: + 385 23 492 880 Tel.: +387 36 447 400 Kneza Mihajla V. Humskog 11 Tel.: +385 23 300 119 Fax: + 385 23 492 881 Fax: +387 36 447 445 8800 Mostar Fax: +385 23 300 120 www.zadra.hr www.mostar.ba Tel.: +387 36 557 210 www.ekozadar.hr Fax: +387 36 557 211 www.redah.ba

Overall objective: To protect and preserve the environment and encourage sustainable use of natural re- sources in the border regions of Zadar County and Herzegovina-Neretva Canton through joint actions and awareness-raising campaigns on energy efficiency and renewable energy system utilisation in the public sector. Specific objective:To improve the energy management system in local communities, and to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy systems in the cross-border area through a joint initiative of par- tners from Zadar County and Herzegovina-Neretva Canton.

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