- Published: 30.04.2019.
Conference „Successes & challenges in energy renovation of buildings in Croatia “
At the expert MCPP Conference named “Successes & challenges in energy renovation of buildings in Croatia” successful results and examples of good practice were presented from published Calls for energy renovation of public buildings in Croatia, financed out of ESI funds, all attended by representatives from bodies in the ESI funds management system, successful applicants and distinguished guests.
Through four Calls for energy renovation of public buildings MCPP has secured more than HRK 1.5 billion grants from ERDF. Contracting is still under way, and currently there are more than 800 Agreements signed.
It was highlighted at the conference that energy renovation of buildings in Croatia faces many challenges including lack of qualified work force of nearly 30.000 workers, insufficient number of construction companies, a 15 percent price rise for thermal-insulation materials, rise in cost of labor where certain contractors’ offers surpass the projected value of construction work by 30 percent. Despite all the challenges, there are several positive examples such as Osijek-Baranja County, Međimurje and Varaždin County which are one of the more successful counties according the grants received and percentages of realized savings.
As part of the National Development Strategy 2030, Republic of Croatia set strategic goals to transition to a smart, circular and a climate resilient society, develop green infrastructure and natural-based solutions, increase energy efficiency in buildings and transform the current building stock to nearly-zero energy buildings.
It was highlighted at the conference that energy renovation of buildings in Croatia faces many challenges including lack of qualified work force of nearly 30.000 workers, insufficient number of construction companies, a 15 percent price rise for thermal-insulation materials, rise in cost of labor where certain contractors’ offers surpass the projected value of construction work by 30 percent. Despite all the challenges, there are several positive examples such as Osijek-Baranja County, Međimurje and Varaždin County which are one of the more successful counties according the grants received and percentages of realized savings.
As part of the National Development Strategy 2030, Republic of Croatia set strategic goals to transition to a smart, circular and a climate resilient society, develop green infrastructure and natural-based solutions, increase energy efficiency in buildings and transform the current building stock to nearly-zero energy buildings.