Does Bosnia & Herzegovina have an electronic guarantee of origin system?

In that aspect, BiH recently joined the Energy Community regional initiative to establish an electronic system for guarantees of origin. In 2021 Bosnia and Herzegovina reported a significant increase in the share of renewable energy compared to previous years and reached its sectorial target for the share of renewable energy in heating and cooling.

How is the Energy Union treated in Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Currently, related areas of the Energy Union are treated separately within the existing framework in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Establishing a legal framework for energy and climate, decarbonisation strategies at all levels and an appropriately efective institutional framework for implementation should be a priority in the coming period.

What is the building renovation strategy of Bosnia & Herzegovina?

In that aspect, in the final draft of the Building Renovation Strategy of Bosnia and Herzegovina has been prepared (expected to be adopted during 2022), which considers three levels of renovation of buildings with defined annual renovation rates and average renovation depth.

Why is market coupling important in Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Market coupling depends on the establishment of a day-ahead market. Improving Energy Eficiency is also seen as a key priority for Bosnia and Herzegovina where much progress can and needs to be made. For BiH, buildings are responsible for 40% of total final energy consumption (Eurostat, BiH energy balance for 2019, 2021. edition).

Will Bosnia and Herzegovina implement EU requirements on Integrated Energy Union management?

With this decision, Bosnia and Herzegovina has become obliged to transpose and implement EU requirements on integrated energy union management and climate action in the framework of the implementation of the Energy Community Treaty.

Will BiH achieve its energy balance in 2020?

Although oficial energy balance for 2020 is still not published, it is expected that BiH will achieve its 2020 target of 40% renewable energy source (RES) in total final energy consumption. Currently, within the NECP process, a new 2030. RES targets (both overall and sectoral) are under development.