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Table of Contents
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About the Energy Summit
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Agenda
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Panels and Technical Sessions
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About the Organizers
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Under the Auspices of
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About the Energy Summit
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Energy sector reform, use of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and market liberalization are the topics that will be of interest to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the years to come. With the aim of establishing a dialogue on these topics and creating a momentum among stakeholders to continue the initiated reforms, USAID Energy Investment Activity (EIA) project and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) are organizing the Second Energy Summit. The Energy Summit will be held under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of BiH, State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Republika Srpska Energy Regulatory Commission and Federation Electricity Regulatory Commission. Through panel discussions, presentations and workshops the attendees will discuss investments into the electricity sector and the functioning of retail electricity market.The Summit will also feature technical sessions that will deal with key topics such are renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and generation of electricity from biomass.
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Agenda
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Grand Hotel Neum
09:30-10:00
Participant Registration and Media Statements
10:00-10:30
Welcoming Remarks
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10:30-10:45
Introductory Remarks
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10:45-11:45
Panel I: Future Energy Path for Bosnia and Herzegovina
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11:45-12:15
Coffee Break
12:15-13:15
Panel II: Challenges of Implementation of the Strategic Framework for EnergyEfficiency and Renewable Energy Sources
13:15-14:15
Lunch
14:15-15:45
Panel III: Energy Sector Investments
Technical Session: Energy Efficiency – Measures and Reporting (Part 1) 1
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15:45-16:15
Coffee Break
16:15-17:30
Technical Session: Renewable Energy Sources – Integration into the Electricity System
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Technical Session: Energy Efficiency – Measures and Reporting (Part 2)
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Technical Session: Biomass – Cogeneration Technologies 2
19:30
Gala Dinner for Summit Participants
20:30
Remarks and National Emission Reduction Plan Award Ceremony
21:00
Building Typology Exhibition
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Friday, April 22, 2016 09:00-11:00
Grand Hotel Neum
Panel IV: Electricity Market
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11:00-11:30
Coffee Break
11:30-13:00
Technical Session: Renewable Energy Sources – Support Schemes
Coffee Break
13:30-14:15
Conclusions and Next Steps
14:15-16:00
Lunch
16:00
Departure
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Technical Session: Energy Efficiency – Financing Mechanisms 1
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Technical Session: Energy Efficiency– Financing Mechanisms with a Focus on Obligation Schemes
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Welcoming Remarks Adnan Rondic, Moderator
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Peter Duffy, Mission Director, USAID Bosnia and Herzegovina Frank Werner, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Mirko Sarovic, Minister, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina Nermin Dzindic, Minister, Federal Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry Petar Djokic, Minister, Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining of the Republika Srpska
Introductory Remarks Adnan Rondic, Moderator
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Janez Kopac, Director, Energy Community Secretariat
PANEL I
Future Energy Path for Bosnia and Herzegovina Adnan Rondic, Moderator
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Energy Efficiency and the increased use of renewable energy are a key concern of all European countries in their engagement to procure energy security and jointly contribute to the mitigation of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while at the same time guaranteeing energy affordability and increased energy sustainability. Energy efficiency and the increased use of renewable energy have also important socioeconomic benefits: they can lead to the creation of new jobs and smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and accelerate the spread of innovative technological solutions and improve the competitiveness of the economy. The aim of the panel is to learn more about the challenges and ways to find a strategic energy path for BiH that integrates energy security, sustainability and affordability in a holistic way. Panelists: Janez Kopac, Director, Energy Community Secretariat Mirko Sarovic, Minister, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina Nermin Dzindic, Minister, Federal Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry Petar Djokic, Minister, Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining of the Republika Srpska
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PANEL II
Challenges of Implementation of the Strategic Framework for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources Adnan Rondic, Moderator
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Individual countries have different available resources and their own unique energy markets. This means that they have to follow individual paths when it comes to meeting their own targets for energy savings and an increased shareof renewable energy. That is why Action Plans for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy are important. They are strategic documents to outline a coherent set of policies and measures needed in a specific country to reach an energy savings target and target for the share of energy from renewable sources. The Energy Efficiency Action Plans (EEAPs) should provide an overview of energy efficiency activities in BiH, including descriptions of energy efficiency measures and quantification of achieved and forecasted energy savings.In addition, EEAPs should provide an overview of national energy trends and explain the key factors affecting consumption patterns and energy efficiency trends in the country. Further, they should incorporate a comprehensive set of measures addressing energy efficiency in all major energy-consuming economic sectors and its related financing mechanisms. An indication of the extent to which the measure has been implemented and of its effectiveness should be presented. The report should highlight innovative approaches, for example novel ways of financing of energy efficiency measures, measures that combine energy efficiency with other national objectives and the like. In the Renewable Energy Action Plans (REAPs), the country sets out sectoral targets, the technology mix they expect to use, the trajectory they will follow and the measures and reforms they will undertake to overcome barriers to developing renewable energy. Implementing the above-stated Action Plans present a great challenge for BiH. For that reason, this panel will review the ongoing activities in the implementation of the adopted Action Plans in the framework of BIH, to discover and discuss its challenges, offer new possible solutions and try to tap their potential. Presentation: Sanja Kapetina, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina Panelists: Aleksandar Jegdic, Chief of Staff, Regulatory Commission for Energy of the Republika Srpska Hajrudin Becirovic, Director, Operator for Renewable Energy Sources and Efficient Cogeneration in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Jan Rosenow, Consultant, USAID Energy Investment Activity Milan Jankovic, Head of Electricity Department, Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mining of the Republika Srpska Tarik Begic, Head of Electricity Department, Federal Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry Vanja Curin, Consultant, Dvokut Pro
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PANEL III
Energy Sector Investments Adnan Rondic, Moderator
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This panel considers the issues of the organization, time frame and transparency of the permitting regime for the construction of energy infrastructure projects in the context of identifying the obstacles to more and more quickly made investments in the energy sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this regard, the panel will, among other things, consider the issues of the legal framework for permitting; the status and development of spatial planning documentation; manner of conducting environmental impact assessments and public participation. Furthermore, the participants in the panel give reference to international best practice in energy infrastructure permitting and reform efforts made by the EU and other countries in order to streamline and accelerate the procedure. Special emphasis in the discussion is given to mechanisms used and organization of the process, whose implementation ultimately led to a significant increase of investments in the energy sector of these countries. Presenters: Elmira Pasagic, Senior Attorney, USAID Energy Investment Activity Jane Wilson, Legal and Regulatory Expert, USAID Energy Investment Activity Panelists: Dalibor Marincic, Head of Development Department, Elektroprivreda HZHB Holger Ziegler, Consultant, USAID Energy Investment Activity Igor Kalaba, Campaign Coordinator, NGO Center for Environment Jane Wilson, Legal and Regulatory Expert, USAID Energy Investment Activity Milenko Cokorilo, Advisor, Regulatory Commission for Energy in the Republika Srpska Tarik Begic, Head of Electricity Department, Federal Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry
PANEL IV
Electricity Market Adnan Rondic, Moderator
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The Retail Electricity Market in BiH opened on January 1, 2015, for all customers. That means that each electricity consumer, even a household, has the option to switch its electricity supplier. Different electricity sector players are obliged to implement all technical and legal activities in order to enable the switching process. Although it sounds simple enough, the supplier switching process requires a number of very complicated processes to occur in the back-office so that the customer can exercise its right to choose who will supply them and at the same time be entitled to maintain its security of supply through a network of mechanisms. An open and competitive retail electricity market also requires the establishment of processes that
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will support competition, and provide business opportunities for the electricity companies and quality of service for the customers. Electricity sector stakeholders must have at their disposal the data that will enable them to perform their activities in a good business manner, must be able to effectively communicate with each other and exchange necessary data. At the same time, all the processes involved in this complex web, need to be clear and transparent so that customers can be assured that they are paying the price for the service that they are receiving. The Electricity Market in BIH has achieved significant progress in the past few years, but there are a number of processes that remain to be developed. In the course of this panel, we hope to hear from different electricity sector stakeholders – customers, suppliers, DSOs, regulators, etc. – as to their opinions on how the electricity market in BiH is progressing and what the main obstacles that they encounter in their work are. We hope to obtain a clear picture of the status of the market as of today and the critical next steps that need to be undertaken to improve its functionality. Presenters: Bozidar Radovic, Consultant, USAID Energy Investment Activity Mirsad Sabanovic, Electricity Expert, ASA Holding Ognjen Markovic, Chief of Party, USAID Energy Investment Activity Panelists: Bozidar Radovic, Consultant,USAID Energy Investment Activity Igor Glibic, Head of Tariff Department, Regulatory Commission for Energy in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mirsad Sabanovic, Electricity Expert, ASA Holding Omer Hadzic, Member of Management, Independent System Operator in Bosnia and Herzegovina Sasa Lukic, Head of Tariff Department, State Electricity Regulatory Commission Silvio Brkic, Director, Croatian Power Exchange
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Renewable Energy Sources –Integration into the Electricity System Adnan Rondic, Moderator
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As the number of renewable energy sources plants increases, it is necessary to establish the proper preconditions for their integration into the electricity system in BIH. Considering the fact that this is quite new occurrence in BiH, the institutions in charge need to develop and harmonize a number of different processes in order to ensure smooth integration of renewables, while maintaining the stability of the system and security of supply for customers and providing incentives for the investors to invest and promote renewable energy. The aim of this workshop is to identify the current status the necessary steps that the electricity sector stakeholders need to focus on in order to improve the system for entrance of renewable energy sources into the market. Presentation: Holger Ziegler, Consultant, USAID Energy Investment Activity
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Renewable Energy Sources – Support Schemes Adnan Rondic, Moderator
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Legal, regulatory, administrative and financial measures are needed to support renewable energy uptake in Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure that the 2020 targets are met. Support schemes for promotion of renewable energy are a form of public intervention in the market needed to be implemented to achieve the policy objectives in renewable energy while correcting market failures. The schemes require scrutiny to ensure they are proportionate and do not create undue distortions in the market. The EU state aid guidelines of 2014 (which apply to support schemes) try to ensure strengthened internal markets, effective public spending, greater scrutiny of incentive effects and limiting state aid to the minimum necessary. However, inappropriate designs of existing support schemes (especially Feed-In tariff systems) not taking into account the decrease of costs for renewable technologies led to ineffective public spending and large aid amounts, creating pressure to reform the system. Therefore,Member States have looked into new options for support schemes, with a focus on feed-in premiums and tendering schemes. The Energy Community Secretariat also issued recently policy guidelines on the reform of the support schemes for the Member States, taking these developments into account. Bosnia and Herzegovina now also faces the challenge to reform its systems. Presentation: Corinna Klessmann, Principal Consultant for Renewable Energy Support Schemes,Ecofys – German Consulting Company / Advisor to the German Ministry of Economy and Energy on support schemes
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Energy Efficiency Mirjana Stankovic, Moderator
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It is a well-known fact that energy saving targets for individual countries should be based on different criteria, such as their energy efficiency potential, economic capabilities, and the like. It has been noticed that besides the shortcomings of the different energy savings methods (e.g., bottom up, top down based on indicators, econometric models), the data needed to measure energy savings in an accurate manner is often missing or is not of the desired quality. It is therefore important to monitor and evaluate which policies and measures have been adopted, how these policies are part of a coherent strategy to achieve policy goals, and how these policies and measures have been implemented, including financing. Policies and measures are key to achieving national energy savings. The experience of the Energy Efficiency Action Plans has to be the first positive step in this direction, even if existing EEAPs still do not provide a good assessment of the quality of policy measures and the related energy savings. Detailed EEAPs (including assessment of the policy implemented under different criteria), with detailed assessment of the energy savings through top down or bottom up calculation methods, based on good quality data, is an important contribution to individual indicative targets, which allows prediction of the path/trajectory towards the achievement of the target.
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Energy Efficiency – Measures and Reporting (Part 1) Mirjana Stankovic, Moderator
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Presentations: Sladjana Bozic and Minela Pita, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, ”Structure of the energy efficiency sector in BiH” Mirjana Stankovic, moderator,“Energy Efficiency interactive presentation introduction” Berina Delalic, GIZ ORF EE, “Introduction to Monitoring and Verification Platform in BiH” Panel: Measures and Sectors The Panel is dedicated to the implementation of the necessary energy efficiency measures within different sectors in BiH. The panel will help the audience to familiarize itself with the implemented measures and achieved results, ongoing activities and typical measures for each sector. This input will reveal the existing difficulties in the implementation process, help discover activities missing for successful implementation, link them with existing action plans and try to determine places for improvement, together with the actions that should be undertaken in each sector to enhance the implementation process. Panelists: Goran Misic, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environment, Tuzla Canton Nihad Harbas, Advisor, GIZ Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources Nijaz Delalic, Professor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Sarajevo Predrag Tesic, Energy Efficiency Expert, Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining of the Republika Srpska Samir Bajrovic, Director, Enova
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Energy Efficiency – Measures and Reporting (Part 2) Mirjana Stankovic, Moderator
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Presentations: Elma Kapetanovic, Senior Expert for Analytics, Environmental Fund of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Bottom-Up Measuring and Reporting on Energy Savings in the FBiH” Mladen Ninkovic, Review and Evaluation Expert, Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund of the Republika Srpska, “Bottom-Up measuring and reporting on energy savings in the RS”
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Esad Smajlovic, Senior Expert, GIZ Energy Efficiency Consultancy and Sanela Klaric, Assistant Professor, International Burch University, “Market Assessment of Current and New Potential of Locally Produced Energy Efficient Materials and Products in Bosnia and Herzegovina” Goran Krstovic, Senior Expert, GIZ Energy Efficiency Consultancy, “Reported Energy Savings and National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina”
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Energy Efficiency – Financing Mechanisms with a Focus on Obligation Schemes Mirjana Stankovic, Moderator
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Presentations: Mirjana Stankovic, moderator,“Energy Efficiency Interactive Presentation Results from Day 1” Jan Rosenow, Consultant, USAID Energy Investment Activity and Mak Kamenica, Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Energy Investment Activity, “Energy Efficiency Obligation Schemes” Mustafa Copelj, Project Coordinator for FBiH "Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project,” Federal Ministry of Spatial Planning, “Budget Capturing”
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Energy Efficiency – Financing Mechanisms Mirjana Stankovic, Moderator
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Panel: Financing Mechanisms The Panel is dedicated to the financial mechanisms existing in the energy efficiency sector. During the panel, the audience will get to know which financial mechanisms currently exist in the country, other possible financing mechanism that have achieved noticeable results, such as the Energy Efficiency Obligation Schemes. This discussion is expected to identify thedifficulties existingin the current financial framework, the link between the implementation of energy efficiency measures and the existing action plans, and the like. Also, places for improvement need to be highlighted in order to encourage the energy efficiency implementation process, and reap the benefits to the economy as a whole. Panelists: Faruk Serdarevic, BiHCountry Manager, WeBSEDFF Mak Kamenica, Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Energy Investment Activity Matthias Schmidt-Rosen, Director, KfWBosnia and Herzegovina Sanjin Avdic, Sector Leader Energy and Environment, UNDP Presentation: Mirjana Stankovic, moderator,“Energy Efficiency Interactive Presentation – Final results”
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Biomass – Cogeneration Technologies
Commercial cogeneration technologies using biomass will be discussed at the workshop. Special attention will be given to opportunities and cost-effectiveness of the application of these technologies with current guaranteed purchase prices of electricity in BiH. A manufacturer of the biomass gasification plant will present their products, and a BiH investor in the Organic Rankine Cycle biomass plant will present its project and experience in the use of Renewable Energy Sources. Presentation: Fahrudin Kulic, Senior Engineer, USAID Energy Investment Activity Milan Maksimovic, Consultant, Alfa Invest Vanja Curin, Consultant, Dvokut Pro
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Fact Sheet USAID Energy Investment Activity (EIA)
Energy Investment Activity Total Funding: $5.47 million | Project Duration: September 2014 – 2019 | Implementing Partner: Advanced Engineering Associates International The Challenge The energy sector is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) most important export sectors and engines for economic growth. The sector also has key relevance for the country’s accession to the European Union (EU) and energy security in the Western Balkans. BiH could more than double its electricity production if it capitalized on its potential for hydroelectric power, used renewable energy sources, implemented energy efficiency measures and built more thermal power plants. To date, however, a number of obstacles – political and bureaucratic, and the absence of a market-oriented environment – have driven away even the most determined investors. Our Program The main objectives of USAID’s Energy Investment Activity are to help the country attract investment and create jobs in the energy sector. Through this activity, USAID works to revise and align the permitting processes for construction of electricity generation facilities, so they are consistent, transparent and investor friendly throughout the country. The project will develop and recommend legislative measures, at all levels of government, that will stimulate investment in new power plants—especially renewable energy power plants and biomass co-generation—in select regions of the country. It will also help establish a retail market in which electricity consumers can choose their supplier. It will work to improve energy efficiency among distribution system operators and suppliers to reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs. The project will also support the BiH Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations in its role of coordinating the country’s energy sector on its path to European Union accession. A strong public outreach and awareness program will ensure BiH citizens understand and benefit from the changes taking place in the energy sector. Implementation and Expected Results In partnership with local authorities, USAID’s Energy Investment Activity will ensure that the energy sector remains a profitable sector of the BiH economy by proposing and advocating for passage of transparent and investor-friendly legislation that will enable new generation plants to be built. The project is now identifying opportunities to stimulate investment in biomass power plants in the agriculture, wood processing and livestock farming sectors and then assist with their development. The project also works with energy regulators and govern-ment authorities to develop the necessary commercial processes that allow electricity customers to choose their suppliers according to the prices and services offered. Together with key energy stakeholders, the project will assist in drafting an “Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme,” regulations that mandate energy efficiency measures for distribution system operators and include a financing mechanism for such upgrades. Implementation of these measures could eliminate the need for at least one thermal power plant and create jobs in the energy efficiency sector.
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FactSheet GIZ
Energy Efficiency Consultancy The Initial Situation Although Bosnia and Herzegovina has significant energy resources and is one of the few electricity-exporting countries in the Balkans, its energy supply is not sustainable. Due to inefficient use, power consumption is increasing. Moreover, the use of wood and coal for fuel leads to air pollution and CO2 emissions. A suitable political framework, policies and programs, as well as the knowledge and practical experience necessary for changing this situation are lacking. The general coordination and cooperation in the sector between state, entities and lower levels of government remains weak. Networking and cooperation between key actors is minimal and there is still no national energy strategy. The potential for energy efficiency and renewable energy remains underexploited throughout the country. At the same time, municipalities are very interested in improving energy efficiency. This is because, in addition to a positive contribution to climate protection, they also seek to provide relief to strained municipal budgets.
Goal The project’s objective is to strengthen the role that municipalities play in implementing energy efficiency measures.
Methodology The lead executing agency for the project is the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina (MoFTER). Important implementing partners include ministries of energy and spatial planning of both entities, environmental funds of both entities, municipal associations and nine partnering municipalities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Together with its partners the project seeks to improve both the framework conditions for energy efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the fulfillment of obligations under the Energy Community Treaty. Components of assistance are consultancy and training services for local authorities and ministries and the promotion of
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Energy Efficiency Consultancy
Contracting Authority
The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lead Executing Agency
Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina (MoFTER)
Implementing Partner
Please see Methodology, first paragraph
Duration
2010 – 2017
Project value
6 Mio Euro
structure-building measures for the development and operation of energy management systems. This includes, for example, the improvement of interdepartmental cooperation among relevant municipal administrational units such as those responsible for water supply, building management, and street lighting. Through consultancy services, ministries and municipalities are able to use relevant data collection, analysis, and planning tools in order to identify potential methods for increasing energy efficiency and subsequently plan and implement appropriate measures. Energyrelevant institutions benefit from the systematic evaluation of results and experiences in energy management and contribute with the dissemination of know-how and instruments. Proposals for legal documents supporting the implementation of energy efficiency measures are submitted to the respective line ministries and policy-makers thus contributing to the development of laws and regulations on energy efficiency in the country. The project provides platforms, supports networks and initiatives of actors relevant to the energy sector including political decision-makers and energy experts. Subsequently, partnering institutions use newly created information, advisory or financing services of private or public service providers, which support them in the planning and implementation of energy efficiency measures. Finally, experiences are made available to other municipalities and are included in proposals for the creation of the economic, legal, and professional requirements for energy efficiency.
L to R: Building Typology Exhibition, RenExpo 2015; Solar tree in Prijedor Photos: © GIZ
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FactSheet GIZ
Impact – Achievements to Date
Additional Information
Examples of achievements to date:
Website Energy Efficiency Consultancy in Bosnia and Herzegovina: www.sustainable-energybih.org Contact: Lutz Jarczynski Lutz.Jarczynski@giz.de
The knowledge and skills of a number of involved actors, for example, representatives of municipal associations and municipal authorities, have significantly improved. They are better equipped to plan and implement measures designed to increase energy efficiency. The municipalities supported through this project have adopted action plans for sustainable energy use according to the European standard (“Sustainable Energy Action Plans” – SEAPs). The first positive results from the implementation of these plans, such as reductions in CO2 emissions through the conversion of street lighting to LED technology, thermal insulation of buildings, or increased use of biomass cogeneration plants, are already visible. The mayors of some municipalities meet regularly in order to exchange experiences related to both, the technical implementation and the opportunities for political and financial support for energy efficiency measures. Instruments like Enmasoft, Public Lighting Tool, Energy Efficiency Information System and Residential Sector Building Typology (used for recording and analysing data on energy use and stock taking for the purposes of energy planning and the prioritization of energy efficiency measures) are available and can be used under local conditions. The legal framework for energy efficiency in both entities is strengthened. Example, EPBD regulations in Republika Srpska are revised by Ministry of Spatial Planning on economic and technical feasibility. A steering board with representatives of the RS Ministry of spatial planning, civil engineering and ecology and the RS Fund of environmental protection and energy efficiency adopts the review and proceeds with regulation adoption procedures. The political and technical capacities in public institutions and private service providers relevant to the energy sector are strengthened in the area of energy efficiency. As a result, the Environment Funds of both entities have increased their capacities to be the carriers of the EEIS. The Municipal Associations in BiH have the capacity to act as facilitators between municipalities and service providers and to fulfil their legislative lobbying role regarding energy efficiency. In addition, individual staff of partner institutions have enhanced capacities with regard to general management and external communication.
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About the Regulatory Commissions
State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) The State Electricity Regulatory Commission is an independent institution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which acts in accordance with the principles of objectivity, transparency and equality, and has jurisdiction over and responsibility for transmission of electricity, transmission system operation and international trade in electricity as well as generation, distribution and supply of electricity for customers in Brčko District BIH. SERC was established by the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina by adoption of the Act on Transmission of Electric Power, Regulator and System Operator of BIH, and appointment of the Members of the Commission.
Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations is responsible, among other things, for the tasks and duties falling within the jurisdiction of the State of BiH including defining policies and basic principles, co-ordinating activities and consolidating entity plans with those of international institutions in the areas of agriculture, energy, tourism and protection of environment and use of natural resources. The jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations is determined by Article 9 of the Law on Ministries and other Administrative Bodies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Regulatory Commission for Electricity in the Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina (FERC) Regulatory Commission for Electricity in the Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina is a specialized, autonomous, independent and non-profit organization in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina that has jurisdiction over electricity market monitoring and regulation of relationships between generation, distribution, supply and electricity customers including electricity traders, pursuant to the Law on Electricity in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and enforcement acts issued by FERC.
Regulatory Commission for Energy of Republika Srpska (RSERC) Regulatory Commission for Energy of Republika Srpska is a specialized, independent and non-profitable organization whose task is to provide conditions for the market opening for free competition in those activities which are not inherently monopolistic and when it comes to monopolistic activities to provide all parties with equal treatment, quality of service and fair price accompanied by the profitable running of business of the participants, while concurrently complying with generally accepted international standards. Regulatory Commission regulates and monitors the relationships in the market of electricity, gas and oil, pursuant to the law and competences assigned to it by the laws in the sector of electricity, gas and oil taking care on providing the principle of transparency, non-discrimination, fairness, stimulating competitiveness and protection of end users.
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Summit Venue
Grand Hotel Neum Zagrebacka 2, 88390 Neum, Bosnia and Hercegovina
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Telephone: + 387 (0)36 880 222 - Reception + 387 (0)36 880 077 - fax E-mail: prodaja@hotel-neum.com www.hotel-neum.com
MAIN CONGRESS HALL Located on Level 1: 1. By elevator: first floor (1.), turn left to enter the Congress Center. 2. By stairs: from the Reception desk, go downstairs (the stairway leads to the Congress Center).
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CONFERENCE ROOM 1 Located next to the Lobby bar, from the main hotel entrance, go to the right few stairs, behind the bar.
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CONFERENCE ROOM 2 Located on Level 4: from the Reception desk, go downstairs. HOTEL RESTAURANT Located above Reception. By stairs and elevator (press RE button). LOBBY – BAR Located at the hotel entrance, same level as Reception – Level 5. By stairs and elevator (press RC button). PRESS CORNER Located at the Congress Center
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