Sustainability of the project

By promoting the principles of energy efficiency, the project is aiming at reducing carbon dioxide emissions, as well as those of other gases, and securing a better budget in the Municipalities. The achieved effects are in the long run. Reduction of GHG emission by at least 15% after the insulation of the buildings and power savings for at least 15% were realistic expectation if using the energy efficiency strategies for the communities.
In addition to the reduced emission of ??2 and lower-cost electricity bills, during the realization of the project, the project’s team together with the consultants provided quality trainings for the volunteers in the community, hoping that even upon the project’s completion, the educated and trained volunteers will be able to continually apply the learned techniques and methods for energy efficiency on other buildings as well (both public and private).
Solar energy systems repay the investment in 5 to 7 years. Concerning the announced forthcoming higher electricity costs, it is expected for this period to be shorter, i.e. the investment should repay in 3 to 4 years.
The successful implementation of the principles of energy efficiency, upon the project’s completion, served as a good example that and it is offered as a solution for other communities throughout Macedonia as well.

Project partners:

1. Municipality of Jegunovce
2. Municipality of Shuto orizari
3. Norges Naturvernfrbund
4. Nansen dialogue center