Bozhinovska discusses expanding cooperation in energy efficiency with KfW

Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska held a working meeting with representatives of the German Development Bank KfW, where ongoing projects and opportunities to deepen cooperation in the field of energy efficiency were discussed.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources, the talks focused on activities that KfW is supporting for the energy renovation of student dormitories, as well as future steps to expand investments in the renovation of public and commercial buildings, with the aim of reducing energy consumption, improving usage conditions and ensuring long-term financial savings.

“Energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective ways to create higher-quality public services, lower costs and a more sustainable energy system. Our goal is to expand the reach of such projects and create a system that will deliver measurable results for institutions and citizens,” Minister Sanja Bozhinovska stressed.

The meeting also assessed successful practices being implemented in countries across the region, while also discussing the possibilities for exchanging experience and using proven models in Macedonia to speed up the implementation of future energy efficiency investments.

Special attention was also given to the establishment and operationalization of the EPC system, which is considered a key instrument for monitoring, verifying and managing energy efficiency certificates. The Ministry stressed that its full operational functioning will bring greater transparency, better tracking of the results of the measures implemented and higher-quality planning of future investments. It was also noted that partnerships with international financial institutions continue to be strengthened, with a clear goal — more investment in energy efficiency, more modern public infrastructure and sustainable energy development, in the interest of citizens and the economy.