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The urgent need to change the way energy is used and supplied worldwide is the most demanding challenge the world face daily towards its sustainability. In the years to come, the human race will be confronted with the two vital issues: finite energy supply opposed to ever-increasing demand and the environmental impact of exploitation of these resources. To adequately address these concerns, we must engage pioneering thinkers and leaders who can comprehend energy systems and the crucial interconnection among technology, policy, markets and the environment. The Institute for Energy and Environment provides services in the field of power engineering, renewable sources of energy, energy efficiency, energy policy planning, mining and minerals, oil and gas, strategic planning and geo-economics, etc. The Institute also preform research in the mentioned filed and offers training and professional education in addition to the array of outreach activities in the domain of energy and environment in the wider region. The Institute focuses on the efficient and economical use of energy, sustainable energy, and security initiative. It enforces integrative and multidisciplinary educational and research programs in line with its problem-oriented and multidisciplinary vision. The Institute deploys diverse faculty and research staff with international backgrounds in an assortment of disciplines including economics, biology, law, engineering, mining, planning and environmental studies.

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About the Institute

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The Institute for Energy and Environment aims to provide policy makers, citizens, scholars, and students with the information and skills required to work efficiently within energy sector and to serve the local, state and global communities.

Its organizational structure comprises of the following units: Division for Energy Efficiency Division for Electricity Division for Renewable Sources of Energy Division for Energy Policy and Planning Division for Oil and Gas Division for Mining and Minerals Division for trade of Electricity Division for Construction and Planning Division for Strategic Planning and Geo - Economics and Energy

In the respect to its organizational structure, the Institute offers diverse multidisciplinary professional programs. The strong growth in global demand for energy is continuously increasing in coming years, creating a great opportunities for further development of energy companies in the region. To support the further development of these companies, the Institute for Energy and Environment through various services, training programs and research projects wants to integrate academic research and expertise with company needs for future development and growth. In order to overcome the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges and to introduce new technologies and policies in the related fields, the Institute offers quality professional education in different engineering disciplines related to the energy, research and services. Its goal is to bring valuable projects to enhance the South East Europe regional capability in renewable sources of energy, energy efficiency, electricity and environment. The Institute was founded to contribute the use of more sustainable and to support efficient energy utilization in the future. Economic competitiveness and maximum energy security are both taken into consideration. The researches and services of the Institute for Energy and Environment address the regional challenges related to the energy security, energy efficiency, electricity production, energy business, and environmental issues. Therefore, this Institute empowerment has been joined with the forces of its institutional and business partners to achieve a common objective: the creation of value by boosting scientific knowledge and technology development in the energy sector; a sector that has global consequence.

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MISSION Nowadays, the quality and living standards at the local, regional and global levels, entirely depends on the constant availability of energy and the choice of appropriate energy systems. Sustainable development of the safe and environmentally responsible technologies in the energy sector represents a major challenge of the 21st century. Institute for Energy and Environment has recognized the significance of this issue, and its activities focus on finding technological solutions that lead to the energy reliable supply of society as a whole.

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The Institute for Energy and Environment will assist in energy development and foster integration of energy strategies by providing relevant information state-of-the-art technology and related expertise.

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The Institute delivers good practice and professionalism across the depth and breadth of the energy and environmental sector. Offering a wide variety of services related to the different discipline in the field of energy (extensive technical and scientific support across the energy industries), it develops technical solutions and good practice guidance on health, safety and environment issues in partnership with industry. Regional, national and international networks are in the position to bring the energy community together, supporting the creation of the energy policies and regulative, knowledge and information through conferences, technical publications and journals and online activities, professional trainings and education. The Institute is driven to produce excellent work as we strive to be your long-term partner and advisor for all your energy consulting needs. We provide services to distribution cooperatives, generation and transmission cooperatives, municipal utilities, public utility districts, SME associations, customers and others.

RESEARCH The Institute for Energy and Environment was established with aim to perform research and development in the field of energy as well as to participate in international research efforts. The Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision is to become a significant regional think-thank body that joins European and American academics and professionals, students engaging in research and analyses in the field of energy and environment. The Institute has already performed basic and applied researches in various energy disciplines, as energy efficiency, renewable sources of energy, power supply, energy delivery and reliability, environmental issues and mining. By creating formal and informal links, this Institute fosters opportunities for scientists, engineers, social scientists, and legal and business scholars to solve the various energy problems.

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EDUCATION Constant changes in energy sector are forcing its users to continuously educate on the most recent technology innovations and policy changes according to the Strategy 20-20-20. Attending the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seminars and trainings enable professionals to stay at the cutting-edge and to receive the best quality education. The Institute is focus on supporting the development of curriculum and research and on establishing the professional associations related to the different discipline in energy sector. Professional programs and seminars, training, and certificates combine leading-edge practical research, vast teacher knowledge and interactive learning methods. Therefore, it is our goal to educate the professionals in energy-related courses and research projects over the next two decades.

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Energy efficiency Energy efficiency in Buildings

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Renewable Power Generation

Solar systems

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Energy efficiency in building sectors Renewable Energy Integration Biomass

Small Hydro Power Solar energy

Power system research Geopolitics and Energy

Electrical Power Network and Distribution Generation

Smart Grid

Electric power systems

Distribution Loss Reduction Studies

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Grid modernization

Cyber Security for Energy Delivery Systems Power market research Environmental controls

Cyber security in electrical grid GIS Solutions for the Energy Sector Energy policies and planning Design of Energy production plan Economics and Business Planning Environment Environment Impact Assessment Financial opportunities with Climate Change Valuation of Ecosystems and natural resource

Environment and society Science of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change Ecosystem Services Valuation Mines and environment Mine planning Energy Policy and Economics

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Sustainable strategic planning

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Mining

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Energy efficiency In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dynamic market place it is a prudent management decision to invest in programs of energy efficiency. The Institute provides assistance to utilities, municipalities, public bodies on potential economic evaluations of EE programs including appliance rebate incentives, weatherization incentives, and other consumer incentive programs. We can guide you on various EE programs and provide you the information on what programs offer, when to begin/end an EE program, what data is needed to assess and refine each EE program, and how to prepare necessary documents.

Energy efficiency in Buildings Residential and commercial buildings account for nearly half of all energy used in the most regions. There is a vast potential to adopt better building and energy efficiency measures, and make use of renewable energy sources to economically cut emissions with significant social benefits. Team of the Institute for Energy and Environment assists customers in developing new solutions on reducing energy consumption in residential, business buildings as well as in industry sectors, with measurable results. The energy efficiency services offer to create plans for increasing energy efficiency through decreasing the energy consumptions, by performing detail energy audit and giving recommendations for modeling and optimization technique in buildings in private, commercial and public sectors.

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Energy efficiency in industry Energy cost is one of the main competitive factors for the industry and thus energy efficiency is sought where possible. Industry is responsible for more than one third of global primary energy consumption and energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore, our expert team provides variety services within the industrial sectors. The most important relates to the recommendations for energy saving and emissions reduction in industries, recording of the energy situation in different industries and plants, and assessments of the environmental impact from the use of energy. This team helps you to reduce the cost of electricity through efficiency improvements, capacity factor increase (renewable), lead time reduction, and competitive financing.

Computing The Institute for Energy and Environment, in cooperation with Information Technology College offers solutions to reduce energy use associated with cooling systems, inefficient server use, and wasteful computer processes. It will ensure that rising energy costs will not inhibit Internet growth and the enormous web-based economy that depends on it..

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One of the main goals of the Institute is to develop technology and facilities to utilize renewable sources of energy and to increase energy efficiency to its maximum. In addition, the Institute provides RES policy studies, development of energy information systems and energy modeling. We are assessing the status, performance, and cost of renewable generating technologies and providing a variety of critical information for the comparison, selection, operation and maintenance of these resources.

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Solar systems The Institute provides expertise and advice to support solar projects in the Region. We design solutions for building solar systems, including photovoltaic (PV), concentrating solar power and solar thermal technologies. We provide solar project developers with a broad range of services, including pre-feasibility studies, technology screening analysis, site assessments, financial reviews and transmission studies. Our experts work with clients though the lifecycle of their business and program needs.

Small Hydro Power Small hydropower is one of the most suitable energy solutions for fostering inclusive sustainable development and industrialization. Small hydropower is a mature technology that can be easily operated and maintained. It has the lowest electricity generation prices of all off-grid technologies, and has the flexibility to be adapted to various geographical and infrastructural circumstances. We analyze status of small hydropower with a focus on the untapped potentials of small hydropower in the region and provide assistance in the project creation for building the small hydropower plants.

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Electric power systems In the area of power systems, we look to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;big pictureâ&#x20AC;? of how power system and renewable energy resources will improve and transform electric power systems in general. In responds to this, we offer a variety of electrical engineering studies in the areas of resource facilities, transmission and distribution facilities, and commercial and industrial facilities. Studies could be used to support budgets, rates, regulatory filings, and testimony, as well as to support the operations, planning, maintenance, and protection of systems. So, the Institute provides a full range of engineering, economic, and planning services to companies of all types.

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By adapting computer, control, and system analysis techniques, we study large power system operation and planning problems in the electrical grid. Distributed generation (DG) interconnections are not new in the utility industry; however, utilities have not been involved with a significant number of these interconnections to up-to-date. The Institute for Energy and Environment recognizes that the number of requests utilities has been grew over the past few years and will most likely continue this trend. Our experts can assist you in developing interconnection standards, technical requirements, policies and guidelines, completing feasibility, system impact, and facility studies, implementing solutions to facilitate the DG interconnection and parallel operation with the utilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distribution system.

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Distribution Loss Reduction Studies Today, the utility industry has placed a high level of importance on improving efficiency. A proper review of losses experienced on a utilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system can provide valuable insight into ways to manage these losses and improve efficiency while reducing wholesale power costs, improving voltage levels, and freeing up system capacity, potentially reducing costly investment in system improvements. Therefore, the Institute for Energy and Environment offers its expertise in defining and creation studies in order to evaluate system losses in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environment. The goal of these studies is to strike an economic balance between investment to lower the true cost of losses while considering all power supply and delivery costing periods, and the benefit derived from those lowered losses.

Grid modernization Current electric grid uses many technologies that should be improved and modernized. The electricity industry seeks for new ways in which power can be generated, delivered and used to minimize environmental impacts, enhance markets, improve reliability and service, reduce costs and improve efficiency. Our professionals are ready to work on smart grid solutions that use information and communication technologies to manage electricity more efficiently.

Cyber security in electrical grid The evolving electricity sector is increasingly dependent on information technology and telecommunications infrastructure that ensures the reliability of the electric grid, making cyber/physical security and data privacy a critical priority for utilities. In cooperation with the Cyber Security Center at the American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we offer services to protect the grid from cyber-attacks and to secure grid data. Our activities are focused on building a culture of security, assessing and monitoring of risks, developing and implementing new protective measures to reduce risk, managing incidents.

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The investment on GIS can be maximized by linking all documents to geographic information system. Productivity can be increased through unified access to enterprise content and GIS data simplify and accelerate access to information sources by clicking on map location. All departments in one company and all processes together can be placed in a common mapping interface. It could simplify how departments manage, collaborate, publish, and share information. Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experts experienced in a field of GIS implementation are ready for challenge. More than 16 years of implementation of GIS in infrastructure project, urban planning project, IT project, and ecology project are confirmation for good future projects.

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Recent trends in the energy sector have resulted in a market shift back to a profit-driven model. In order to return to basic principles of profitability, executives need to implement processes and technologies that manage the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources to improve operations Our Institute provides integration of information - geographical information systems (GIS) in energy sector. It is challenging to organize the information in energy sector as well as to improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness by optimizing the value of resource and assets. By setting up all information in space (geography)on oil, gas and electricity lead to better management, operations, maintenance, legal and safety management of all data. Selecting a point on map, our users are in position to to get displayed a single view all related information and it enables us to o quickly and effectively disseminate business information to a broader audience.

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GIS Solutions for the Energy Sector

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Energy policies and planning Bringing the innovations in energy efficiency and renewable sources of energy from the research space to the marketplace is one of our main objectives. The policy team of experts analyzes the life cycles of new technologies in order to understand the environmental and economic impact of energy efficiency advancements. Based on development and management of simulation models for energy policy, they assist in creating the energy policies and strategies that are in line with EU policies and recommendations. Furthermore, they find policy solutions that proactively shape the market for the benefit of society.

Design of Energy production plan The making of a strategy and plan for the production, transmission, distribution and use of energy is the starting point for efficient energy management at all levels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from companies to local authorities and government. We provide services to authorities in energy sector as well as private sector clients, utilities, SME and industries to prepare energy production strategies and plans. Our services include strategic energy plans, heat plans, policy analyses, urban energy master plans, advice on energy legislation, feasibility studies, and project proposals.

Economics and Business Planning From rate design and cost of service studies to load forecasting and demand-side management programs, the experts of the Institute are committed on finding solutions and supporting decisions that are aligned with industry goals and best practices. We provides economic, rate and investment feasibility studies, energy documentation and information services, as well as business planning services to utilities, industry and SME associations and customers.

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Environment Combining our expertise with a sector-driven approach, we can provide the right professionals with an in-depth understanding of various industry and the specific regulatory issues. Assisting clients with standard environmental audits, permits and approvals as well as more specialized requests like risk assessment and information management services, our technical experts provide solutions to the most challenging projects.

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social and Environment Impact Assessment (SEIA) and Strategic Environment Impact Assessment are required by the law in most infrastructure projects especially on energy projects. We offer services and expertise in Social Environment Impact Assessment (SEIA) investigating social and environment possible impacts of the projects during the feasibility phase, ensuring that the project will follow local National and European legal requirements. The Institute for Energy and Environment offers its expertise in defining and creation studies aiming to evaluate financial opportunities with climate change: how governmental organisations, companies and agencies and private enterprises can benefit from financial advantages with mitigation and adaptation projects (related to energy but also other projects) from possible climate change funds, includinfg the UN and European funds. Our expert team work on valuation of ecosystems and natural resources on request of private interest groups , for public institutions such as cantons, regions or municipalities and civil society groups which are then able to fully valuate the potential of the natural resources available on their teritories. Furthermore, we provid consulting services on sustainable strategic planning. Following a good evaluation of existing ecosystems and natural resources allows to provides the tools and strategies plan for a long term sustainable development plan for the local authority, the private company, or other organisations. The planning includes technical, social, economic, environmental and financial aspects.

Mining Having in mind that mining industry is a continually changing we can develop flexible, innovative solutions in the competitive environment. The Institute synthesize the geological, mine planning, plant selection, mine infrastructure, tailings and environmental management, operational requirements and financial aspects of mining to address the many conflicting objectives in mine development.

Workshops and seminars The Institute can provide workshops and seminars on a wide range of current electric utility topics. These workshops and seminars can be facilitated on-site at your institution, in the Institute, or in association with a utility conference and can be modeled in an standard format or be customized to your particular needs and situation.

Technical Construction and Documentation According to our multidisciplinary approach, the Institute offers services in preparing different technical documentation for your needs in all disciplines. Our experts can ensure that your documents fulfill a range of statutory requirements. The technical documentation services provide all aspects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from planning and production to publishing the final documents in line with required standards. Our services for technical documentation include technical writing and editing from a wide range of source materials, including design specifications and engineering documents.

Oil and gas Division for oil and gas are mainly focused on providing engineering, consulting and training services to the upstream oil and gas industry, helping optimize operations, mitigate challenges, and improve reliability, safety, production and asset protection. Our experts with international experience are capable to handle integrated projects for oil & gas operations, including planning, procedures and execution.

Overview The Institute for Energy and Environment was established aiming to develop scientific work leading to the continuous growth of research activities in different areas. The Institute vision is to become, significant regional organization that joins European and American academics, scholars, and students engaged in research work and analysis. It is our goal to become leading provider in promoting technology transfer of the results of research, both creating industrial added value and supporting the Community’s innovation policies. The multidisciplinary expertise of The Institute for Energy and Environment includes power systems, computing, complex systems, environment, mining, applied mathematics, operations research, economics, industrial organization and public policy.

The Institute’s researchers and scientists are applying their knowledge and skills in following areas:

Energy efficiency Energy efficiency is by far one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to fight climate change, purify the air we breathe, improve the competitiveness of our businesses and reduce consumers’ energy. It is our goal to conduct research and to develop practical, economical, and potentially commercialized technologies to order to improve energy efficiency. Our expert team in energy efficiency conduct researches that mainly focus on assessing energy needs in business and SME sectors and possibilities to increase energy efficiency, assessing possibilities to reduce energy consumption and to offer new solutions for improving energy efficiency. It includes different solutions in renewable sources of energy, smart houses, smart grid/appliance/building for increasing energy efficiency and enabling peak load leveling or shaving.

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Energy efficiency in building sectors The sustainable energy for all initiatives includes doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvement among its key objectives. The buildings sector accounts for about one-third of global energy use and energy related greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions are directly linked to decisions in our daily lives: the level of power we use to supply our workspace and homes has a direct effect on the level of greenhouse gases we emit. Therefore, our researches are focusing on projects which aim to reduce energy consumption and accompanying GHG emissions in buildings by upgrading building energy performance standards, improving enforcement of building codes, enhancing building energy management and instituting the use of an integrated building design approach.

Renewable Energy Integration Research in renewable energy integration focuses on incorporating renewable energy, distributed generation, and demand response into the electric distribution and transmission system. A systems approach is being used to conduct integration development and demonstrations to address technical, economic, regulatory, and institutional barriers for using renewable and distributed systems. In addition to fully addressing operational issues, the integration also establishes viable business models for incorporating these technologies into capacity planning, grid operations, and demand-side management.

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Biomass resources for energy production encompass a diversity of materials. These originate from plants and animals such as crop, forest and agro-industrial residues, energy crops, the biodegradable fraction of municipal solid waste and sewage sludge. The research of Institute primarily focuses on development of methodologies and procedures for biomass analysis as well as on production and handling of biomass resources.

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Small Hydro Power Hydropower is one of the renewable sources of energy and the technology itself possesses vast potentials. Hydropower technology is said to be technically renowned and most developed worldwide, with exceptionally high level of efficiency. Bosnia and Herzegovina is a considerable producer of hydropower in the regional context. Therefore, Institute’s research activities are focused on evaluation of possible sites for new small hydro plants, evaluation of small hydro plants in operation (testing, efficiency measurement, optimization of operation) and provision of technical support and assistance for the promotion and potential exploitation of small hydroelectric power plants.

Solar energy The Institute’s researchers work on solar heat pipe technology that can be used for reducing energy demand in several applications: heating swimming pools, reducing heating needs for space heating, increasing heat pump efficiencies, integration into solar water heaters, and providing thermal storage for homes. If implemented on a wide scale, this technology could reduce overall energy demand as well as peak demand in both the winter and summer seasons.

Power system research Power systems research seeks ways to increase use, efficiency and reliability of increasingly complex and dynamic power systems. A main goal of Institute’s research is to develop methods of design, control and analysis based on system theory tools from e.g. control theory, optimization, operations research, that can be used by engineers in the industry to solve actual problems. The research is based on current problems and developments in the power industry and based on scientific methods and tools from system theory. The Institute ‘s research activities focus on critical areas in power systems, including power systems analysis, computational and intelligent systems for energy applications, operations, planning, optimization, system reliability/security, and risk management, component modeling and system identification.

Geopolitics and Energy The Geopolitics and Energy research explores the intersection of energy, security, and international politics. Interdisciplinary approach between geopolitics and energy aims to improve understanding of how energy demand and supply shape international politics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and vice versa. It also endeavors to inform policymakers and other stakeholders about major challenges to global energy security and, where possible, to propose new ways of thinking about and addressing these issues. The research focuses both on conventional and alternative energies, as both will influence and be influenced by geopolitical realities.

Smart Grid Smart grid and development research activities at the Institute aims to adapt and integrate the use of advanced digital technology that will modernize the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electric delivery network for enhanced operational intelligence and connectivity. The enhanced connectivity will allow different applications, systems, and devices to be interoperable with one another, through a combined use of open system architecture, as an integration platform, and commonly-shared technical standards and protocols for communications and information systems.

Cyber Security for Energy Delivery Systems Energy delivery systems have become more productive and efficient, but the energy sector is faced with an unprecedented challenge in protecting systems against cyber incidents and threats. In cooperation with team for cyber security, we are focusing on the research in next-generation control systems to accelerate the development and deployment of hardened control systems with built-in security. Our experts assist the energy sector (electric, oil, and gas) by developing cyber security solutions for energy delivery systems through integrated planning and a focused research and development effort. It also supports system vulnerability assessments that reveal exploitable systems vulnerabilities and encourage development of system fixes, and integrated risk analysis which helps stakeholders assess their security posture and hasten their ability to mitigate potential risks. This work is done in partnership with stakeholders to encourage collaborative developments and dissemination of critical security information.

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Power market research Energy System Analysis expert team looks for solutions to issues concerning the transition to sustainable and flexible energy infrastructure. The electric power industry is undergoing a major transformation in the Region as well as in Europe. It is changing from a vertically integrated industry in which generation transmission and distribution system in a geographical region were owned by single entities with tight coordination of the planning, scheduling, and operations of these industry components. The vertically integrated utility of the past has being replaced by multiple players and is based on dispersed ownership, providing unbundled services using market-oriented decision-making. As new technologies emerge, we may see further evolution in the industry structure as well as in the planning, scheduling and operational activities. In addition, markets are facing challenges of adapting to new regulatory requirements that address climate change and energy security. Therefore, the primary research goal of the Institute is to focus on short to medium term issues concerning the interaction between the technical and economic aspects of the restructured industry given the current technological landscape. In particular, it is focus on a new market based paradigm that will replace the traditional functional timeline leading from years to cycles prior to real time, which includes long term demand forecasting, capacity planning and expansion, maintenance, short term forecasting, scheduling, dispatch, and real time control. The research in this sector emphasizes the design and analysis of market institutions, mechanisms and computational tools that will facilitate coordination, efficient investment, operational efficiency, and system reliability, while recognizing the economic and technical realities of the electric power industry.

Environmental controls The Institute helps developed technology solutions to reduce pollutions as mercury and other organic and inorganic hazardous air pollutants emitted from fossil fuel plants. Its research aims to reduce CO2 emissions by optimizing fossil fuel combustion in a manner that minimizes impacts on power plant operations and performances. In that purpose, the Institute use analytical tools, databases, monitoring technologies, guidelines, and best practices that will help the industry to reduce risks and to evaluate and implement technology options to achieve environmental performance goals that are cost effective.

Environment and society The Institute’s research takes place in the area of the link between engineering, science and policy for environmental quality and its impact to quality of life. The interdisciplinary nature of this work addresses the need to manage environmental resources more sustainably. Therefore, the Institute focus on analyzing and elaborating the empirical evidence base that policymakers need to make effective policy decisions, refining the concepts and contributing to the debates that frame and provide justifications for policy reform in the environmental issues. We work across disciplinary and theoretical boundaries to tackle a range of complex policy challenges such as climate change, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, ecosystem services valuation.

Mines and environment There are many research’s conducted on the environmental impact of mines. The Institute’s current research in this area includes wastewater management, mine waste management including tailings and discharges, environmental and social impact assessment and the geological long-term effects of mining. Great efforts has been undertaken to manage land that has been mined previously, and to clean up mines from years’ past.

Mine planning In the mining business, mine-planning is the activity that determines the exploitation of a mineral resource with the aim of maximizing its essential value. The number of variables that are required to carry out this activity and the complexity of dealing with a finite, non-renewable resource make it difficult to find an optimum solution. Thus, Mine Planning group primarily focus in its research on solving these issues by planning the future deep mining operations and mathematical programming to optimize the production scheduling and planning process.

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Even the most innovative technology may not make an impact without sound policy and stakeholder engagement. Applying a sustainability lens to every technical challenge, our experts are involved in dialogue on public policy issues that surround new energy technologies.

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VALUE Improve critical-thinking skills to overcome current and future challenges. Study using our curriculum based on recent developments in the field of energy and become professional in your area. Receive a respected qualification from a distinguished university.

Convenience The Institute for Energy and Environment offers different training opportunities to meet your educational goals: •

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Constant changes in energy sector are forcing its users to continuously educate on the most recent technology innovations and policy changes according to the Strategy 20-20-20. . The Institute’s seminars and trainings enable professionals to stay at the cutting-edge and to receive the best quality education.

Professional training

Institute’s experts in the field of energy are ready to share their knowledge, skills, and techniques by teaching seminars and trainings. Throughout these seminars and training courses adequate skills and techniques to challenge complex issues and create advanced solutions according to the changes in energy sector influenced by deregulation process are acquired. Therefore, these teaching models are intended for professionals, managers and other employees who are interested to advance the knowledge related to energy business and energy sustainability development.

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Hence “one size does not fit all”. We provide business-tailored trainings and seminars for users, organizations, and government agencies in the chosen module. The customized seminars & trainings simply cover energy business-related information, in shorter sessions at the cheaper class rate. In essence, all modules are designed to meet the customer’s specific training objectives and create value for the participants’ professional development.

Professional education Nowadays energy sector, human-induced climate change and challenges to energy sustainability are the major factors in all sectors of society. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still early dawn of a fundamental shift in our energy systems, one that requires a turn in the way we do business, what is influenced by process of deregulation in the energy sector. With a strong interdisciplinary curriculum reflecting the most recent industry recommendations on professional competencies for the future, the Institute for Energy and Environment participate with his experienced professionals and experts in delivering the undergraduate, master and doctoral programs in energy and environment offered at the American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina. All of these programs are described in details in the related booklet. Throughout these programs, American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina educates students and delivers the knowledge and skills necessary to address their professional needs in the energy industry and new energy environment. These study fields seek to provide both the theoretical and practical insights that have sustainable value considering application in the energetic sector.

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