economy
March 5, 2026
Đedović Handanović: Energy efficiency is one of the priorities
Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović stated on the occasion of today's observance of World Energy Efficiency Day that energy efficiency is an important area in which the state invests significant resources and emphasized that it is one of the priorities of energy policy, the relevant ministry announced.
TL;DR
- Energy efficiency is a priority for the Serbian government, with significant state investment.
- Over 35,000 households have received subsidies for energy renovations, covering up to 65% of costs.
- More than 790 citizens have installed solar panels, with over 2,000 expected by the project's end.
- Measures like insulation can save up to 30% on energy consumption, while solar panels can offset total electricity usage.
- A program is underway to renovate 169 public buildings, with 87 already completed.
- Public building renovations are expected to save 29.5 million kWh of electricity annually and reduce CO2 emissions by 17,300 tons.
- Citizens can find information and an energy calculator on cistaenergija.rs.
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