Sport Facilities Green Energy

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro

Date of latest update: 2025-02-07

Description

Description (EN):

The SINERGY project was identified through partners’ cooperation in light of previous cross-border interventions. The Project also took into consideration numerous sports events and tournaments that are held annually in the cross-border area defined by the Programme. Such events are always fully or partially supported by local governments that are founders of public companies in charge of management of sport public facilities. Many public institutions in this cross-border area (from education, health over to sport facilities) face energy efficient management issues. Over the time, the public infrastructure in question, i.e. sports facilities in Tuzla (BiH), Vukovar (CRO) and Herceg Novi (MNE) have recognized obstacles to provide an adequate response to needs of their users and ensure quality use of all their capacities. The reason for this is partly the outdated internal and external infrastructure, which leads to high consumption of electric energy and thus to high maintenance costs of such facilities. Therefore, the overall objective of the project is to contribute to the strengthening of social, economic and territorial development in the cross-border area of Tuzla, Vukovar and Herceg Novi through improvement of energy efficiency in public sector infrastructure, promotion of energy efficiency measures and education in this field. This will be ensured by main interventions in implementation of energy efficient solutions in sport centre Mejdan in Tuzla (energy efficient glass facade), sport centre Vukovar (LED lighting and heat pumps to replace gas as the original source of energy with electricity produced from renewable energy sources) and sport centre Igalo (LED lighting including smart mangement system) and by educating main beneficiaries in energy efficient solutions management. The implementation of the SINERGY project i.e. planned investments as direct outputs in this project will significantly improve the sport infrastructure, which will be useful and available not only to the citizens in these three locations, but also to other visitors and the population of this cross-border area through numerous visits of athletes that use this public infrastructure in sport centres, young people or simply visitors going across borders to attend cultural/entertainment events. Other outputs that will be achieved and that will additionally support the afore mentioned changes, relate to stronger promotion of energy efficiency and education activities in this field, promotion of smart and green solutions currently available but still not applied in this area. Altogether, these will raise awareness but also enable application of the improved knowledge of main beneficiaries in practice.The approach that will be taken to achieve the planned targets will be based on mutual cooperation, support and exchange of experience among all project partners taking into account solutions that will be taken up by all partners. Finally, this approach will enable long-term sustainability of the project’s results.

Expected Achievements (EN): Specific objective: Reduced energy consumption in public facilities in Tuzla, Vukovar and Herceg Novi by improving energy efficiency in 3 sports centers Increased capacities of target groups for better use of renewable energy sources and for smarter approach to energy efficiency

Project outputs: EE actions in sport centres(EN)
Developed innovative software for EE(EN)

Thematic information

Renewable energy

Priority: (VI-A_HR-B-ME_2) Green investments in environmental protection and efficient risk management

Priority specific objective: RSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility

Type of intervention: 044 Energy efficiency renovation or energy efficiency measures regarding public infrastructure, demonstration projects and supporting measures

Partners (4)

Lead Partner: Grad Tuzla

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 209382690002

Department: City of Tuzla

Address: ULICA ZAVNOBIH-A, 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Department address: ULICA ZAVNOBiH-a , 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.tuzla.ba

Total budget: EUR 641 477.10

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 545 255.53

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 96 221.57

Centar za ekologiju i energiju

Name: Centar za ekologiju i energiju

Department: Center for ecology and energy

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 4209346620006

Address: Filipa Kljajića , 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Department address: Filipa Kljajića, 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Other

Website: http://www.ekologija.ba

Total budget: EUR 189 252.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 160 864.20

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 28 387.80

Opština Herceg Novi

Name: Opština Herceg Novi

Department: Department of International Cooperation

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 020008459

Address: Trg Maršala Tita, 85340 Herceg Novi, Montenegro

Department address: Trg Maršala Tita, 85340 Herceg Novi, Montenegro

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.hercegnovi.me

Total budget: EUR 361 301.22

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 307 106.03

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 54 195.19

Contractors:

Name: Nađa Miranović
VAT registration or tax identification number: 2607987215177
Name: Čikom.d.o.o
VAT registration or tax identification number: 30/31-00403-8

Javna ustanova za upravljanje sportskim objektima Grada Vukovara “Sportski objekti Vukovar”

Name: Javna ustanova za upravljanje sportskim objektima Grada Vukovara “Sportski objekti Vukovar”

Department: Public institution for sports facilities management of the City of Vukovar "Sport facilities Vukovar"

Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR49647392251

Address: Trg Dražena Petrovića, 32000 Vukovar, Croatia

Department address: Trg Dražena Petrovića, 32000 Vukovar, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website: https://sov.hr/

Total budget: EUR 664 950.62

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 565 208.02

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 99 742.60

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Project partner

Summary

Project name (EN): Sport Facilities Green Energy

Project acronym: SINERGY

Project ID: HR-BA-ME00245

Project start date: 2024-07-15

Project end date: 2026-07-14

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

Interreg CBC CRO-BA-ME 2014-2020
Project name: Boosting wood biomass energy market as a key for regional energy transition "Wood&Key"
Project Partners: North-West Croatia Regional Energy Agency,Karlovac Contry,Development Agency of Una-Sana Canton Bihać,City of Bihać,Municipality of Herceg Novi
PROJECT DURATION: 15.02.2020. – 14.02.2022.
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: EUR 1,114,207
AMOUNT OF EU SUBFINANCING: EUR 947,076
Priority axis of the program: Priority axis 2 (Protecting the environment and nature, improving risk prevention and promoting sustainable energy and energy efficiency) (EN) | The main goal of the project was initiating the energy transition at the regional level by encouraging the use of a locally present renewable energy source - biomass.
By implementing the planned activities, the Wood Key project aims to change the reputation of wood as an energy source that is a climate-unacceptable source of energy. The territory of the three partner states (Republic of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro) is rich in wood mass, where wood is traditionally used for heating and household needs.
KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES:
1. Preparation and implementation of the investment for switching to wood biomass heating in public buildings
2. Heating entrepreneurship - conclusion of a contract on the supply of heat energy with a service provider.
3. Preparation of 10 investment studies for the reconstruction/construction of biomass boilers
4. Development of investment platform and investment calculator
5. Implementation of a series of activities for entrepreneurs, forest owners, employees of public institutions and elementary school students.
Both projects, "Wood&Key" and "SINERGY", aim to improve the energy efficiency of public buildings in SC Igalo, Wood Key through the introduction of a heating system based on OIE (renewable energy source) biomass/pellet, while with the Sinergy project we want to improve the EE of the building through the introduction of an EE LED lighting system. Lighting is a significant energy consumer in SC Igalo. Both project projects affect the reduction of the carbon footprint of the EE contribution, which contributes to the measures defined by the EU to make Europe climate neutral by 2050.
(EN), The "Sun over Vukovar" project - with which solar power plants have been built on buildings owned by the City of Vukovar. The project was co-financed by means of the financial mechanism of the European Economic Area for the period from 2014 to 2021 as part of the implementation of the "Energy and Climate Change" program. The project was co-financed from the EEA financial mechanism for the period from 2014 to 2021 within the implementation of the "Energy and Climate Change" program. (EN) | Through the project "Sun over Vukovar", 12 solar power plants have been built. In one of those locations in the Public Institution "Sports Facilities Vukovar" facilities, 350 kW solar power plant have been installed and put into operation.
The mentioned project is extremely important for the SINERGY project because it will enable the use of renewable energy sources for the production of electricity for heat pumps and cooling devices.
Currently, the building has a hot water heating installation using boilers and a cooling installation using water coolers. The water coolers (2 pcs.) are not designed as heat pumps, which means that during the transition period (spring/autumn) and during the winter they cannot produce hot heating water for the heating needs of the facility or the needs for heating sanitary hot water. The fundamental goal of the reconstruction would be to optimize the operation of the water coolers so that they work as classic heat pumps in heating mode for as long as possible during the year, and then, especially in the transitional periods of the year, replace gas boilers in whole or in part. For this purpose, it would be necessary to replace the existing water coolers with new ones, but which have the possibility of working in heating as well - the so-called. execution of heat pumps. With this intervention, the user would still have cooling and free waste heat available during the summer period, but would also have the option of heating through two heat pumps. What is connected to the Sun over Vukovar project is that the user will be able to choose a more favorable energy source for heating and cooling in the transitional months. By installing solar power plants, we will be able to use a renewable and more affordable source of energy, which we could not do until now.
(EN), The project "Development of additional educational content and modernization of the Borovo naselje sports hall" is part of the Intervention Plan of the City of Vukovar. (EN) | Its implementation took place through the modernization of the public lighting system and mechanical systems and installations. The installation of new efficient LED lighting fixtures contributes to the reduction of electricity consumption by 60%, while the implementation of mechanical measures reduced the consumption of thermal energy by 20%. As part of the project, a solar panel was installed for the production of domestic hot water.
In the SINERGY project will be done the same at the Vukovar Swimming Pool, which is part of the Vukovar Sports Facilities, in order to reduce the consumption of electricity, raise the quality of the lighting of the pool, open up the possibility of regulating the light in the pool, the possibility of turning it on without adjustment time, reducing environmental pollution.
(EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 856 980.94

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 578 433.78

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 85.00%

Co-financing sources:

IPA/IPA II/IPA III: Amount, EUR 1 578 433.78. Co-financing rate, 85.00%.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Infrastructure investments:

I1.1 - Glass-made facade installed at the SC in Tuzla - EUR 480 585.00 - country: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA), town: Bosne srebrene bb, 75000 Tuzla, Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine (BA02), Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine (BA020)
I1.2 - LED lights installed at swimming pool in Vukovar - EUR 140 352.00 - country: Hrvatska (HR), town: Trg Dražena Petrovića 2, 32000 Vukovar, Panonska Hrvatska (HR02), Vukovarsko-srijemska županija (HR026)
I1.3 - Heat pumps installed in Vukovar - EUR 341 368.00 - country: Hrvatska (HR), town: Trg Dražena Petrovića 2, 32000 Vukovar, Panonska Hrvatska (HR02), Vukovarsko-srijemska županija (HR026)
I1.4 - New lighting system installed in Herceg Novi - EUR 236 395.00 - country: Crna Gora (ME), town: Herceg Novi, ,

Deliverables:

Glass-made facade installed at the Sports Center in Tuzla
LED lighting installed at the swimming pool in Vukovar
Heat pumps installed in Vukovar
New EE-based lighting systems installed in Herceg Novi
Introduction of energy consumption monitoring through development of energy audit
Promotional material created and disseminated
"Games Without Borders" organized in Vukovar
Info totems installed
Kick-off and Final Conferences organized
Promotion ensured through social networks and media
Hosted 3 ceremonies of presenting the new upgraded EE infrastructure
Promotional events in three cities organized
New LED lighting and display installed
Office equipment for Project team procured and operational
Analyses and recommendations in a Joint Action Plan created for enhancing EE in 3 sports centers
External monitoring of energy consumption in the three sports centers carried out
Project evaluation after 12 months carried out
Detailed energy audit and certification of sports centers prepared in Vukovar, Herceg Novi and Tuzla
Joint AP for EE of SC in cross-border area
Education Plan for three sports centers prepared and developed
The education programme in 3 modules delivered for 60 participants
Educational training for local authorities and children carried outed
Communication and marketing plan produced
Raised awareness of athletes and visitors to sports and cultural events in 3 sports centers
Project tree planted in each city included in the project
Media campaign realized
Study visit to Austria and Slovenia organized
Promotional murals created

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EuropeanGreenDeal The main goal of the project is the promotion and implementation of energy efficiency, which is in line with the goals and objectives of the European Green Plan focused on three key principles of transition to clean energy, which will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of life of our citizens. Project SINERGY in accordance with the principle - Prioritizing energy efficiency, improving the energy efficiency of public buildings and developing the energy sector, which are mainly based on renewable energy sources. The project is fully aligned with the recommendations and conclusions of the European Green Agreement, To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. A greater share of energy from renewable sources and greater energy efficiency is needed. Through the implementation of the Sinergy project, we will contribute to reducing the level of pollution, influence the reduction of energy consumption with the aim of contributing to the implementation of the measures defined by the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans and the European Green Deal for EU countries and all countries in the lobby of the European Union that are moving towards fulfilling the goal of making the "old" continent climate neutral by 2050.
EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project is in line with this Strategy, given that the program area is part of the Adriatic-Ionian initiative. The European Union Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR) provides a framework for a coherent macro-regional strategy and action plan that deals with connecting the region through cooperation between participating countries. The specific goals for this priority are the achievement of a well-connected and functional internal energy market that supports the three goals of EU energy policy - competitiveness, security of supply and sustainability. Furthermore, EUSAIR recognizes climate change mitigation and adaptation as a horizontal issue, while the SINERGY project promotes energy efficiency, environmental protection, less air pollution, i.e. reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
EUStrategyDanubeRegion Since the project includes partners from countries in the Danube region, the project will support the objectives of this Strategy. Given that the EU Strategy for the Danube Region has identified energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy as a priority in Priority Area 2 Energy, as stated in the Action Plan for Energy Efficiency of the Danube Region: "...Promoting energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy in buildings..." The Action Plan recommends improving the cooperation of the countries of the Danube Region as providing advisory support to local authorities and citizens in the Danube Region in relation to climate change mitigation and energy efficiency issues, which is precisely the goal of this project.
Other Bosnia and Herzegovina:
In General Energy strategy of BiH until 2035, it is identified a great potential for savings, especially in the construction sector (http://www.mvteo.gov.ba/Content/Read/energetika-strateski-dokumenti/). In the Development strategy of the FBiH 2021 - 2027, it is identified priority 3-Increase energy efficiency, within the strategic objective 3 - Resource efficient and sustainable development. It is targeted energy consumption, and focus is on improving the energy characteristics of buildings (https ://fzzpr.gov.ba/files/Strategije/Strategija%20razvoja%20FBiH%202021.-2027.pdf). In the Tuzla canton Development Strategy, it is identified measure 3.2 - Encouraging the use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures in public buildings, within the strategic objective 3 - Resource efficient and sustainable infrastructure development (https://strategijarazvoja.tk.gov.ba/strategija-razvoja-tuzlanskog-kantona). In the development strategy of the City of Tuzla until 2026, it is identified strategic objective No. 3-Achieving balanced and sustainable development in economic, social and environmental terms, with a measure of thermal insulation of public buildings. Measures related to energy efficiency in the City of Tuzla are also part of the Energy Efficiency and Adaptation to Climate Change Action Plan - SECAP. (https://grad.tuzla.ba/strateski-razvojni-dokumenti/).
In order to participate in the energy transition and to comply with all signed acts, B&H follow the provisions of directives, plans and strategies: UN SDG, EU Directives on EE, the UNFCCC protocol, regional policy papers on EE, the Berlin Summit in Poznan, Paris Climate Agreement, Sofia Declaration and Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, EU Green Plan.
Other Croatia:
The SINERGY project complies with all these strategic documents:
1. National Development Strategy of Republic of Croatia until 2030. (https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2021_02_13_230.html), Strategic priority cluster 3: Green and digital transition; Strategic goal 8: Ecological and energy transition for climate neutrality. Implementation of priorities in the field of energy policy: promotion of energy transition and renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and self-sufficiency and transition to clean energy. The existing building stock in total is relatively old and energy inefficient, and Croatian cities rank among the least green cities in Europe.
2. Energy Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia until 2030 with an outlook to 2050 (https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2020_03_25_602.html), including goals:
1. Continuously increase electricity production with reduced greenhouse gas emissions - primarily from RES.
2. Increase energy efficiency in all parts of the energy chain (production, transport/transmission, distribution and consumption of all forms of energy).
Within the framework of the Energy Development Strategy, several possible scenarios for the development of the electric power sector and a wide range of energy policy initiatives are foreseen, which will strengthen the security of energy supply, gradually reduce energy losses and increase energy efficiency, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, increase domestic production and use of renewable energy sources (OIE).
3. Development Plan of Vukovar-Srijem County for the period 2021 – 2027 (https://www.vusz.hr/info/plan-razvoja-vsz-2021-2027)
Strategic goal 6: Ecological and energy transition for climate neutrality; Special objective 6.1. Improving energy efficiency, independence and encouraging the transition towards renewable energy sources and clean energy, Measure 6.1.2. Improvement of energy efficiency and independence in the public and private sector.
Other Montenegro:
In the document Energy Policy of Montenegro until 2030 (https://www.gov.me/dokumenta/a720f4d0-c652-44e9-aeb9-811ea296be3a), it is identified priority No. 3 - Sustainable energy development, through energy efficiency and achieving savings in electricity consumption in public facilities for 9%.
In the document Energy Development Strategy of Montenegro until 2030 (https://www.gov.me/mki/energetika), it is identified priority No. 3 - Sustainable energy development which refers to increasing energy efficiency and care of the needs of socio- economic development of Montenegro. The general objective of the Strategy is to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy intensity in all sectors, through the improvement of the regulatory framework and harmonization with the Agreement on the establishment of the energy community (EnCT), and the implementation of targeted policies. In the field of energy characteristics of buildings, it is identified the need to strengthen the capacity of human capacities, as well as the preparation and implementation of measures for zero energy consumption in public buildings, implementation of energy efficiency projects, support for the establishment of an efficient energy management system and information systems for monitoring of the energy consumption.
In the document Development Strategy of the Municipality of Herceg Novi until 2027 (https://www.hercegnovi.me/downloads/strategija%20elektronsko%20izdanje.pdf), it is identified priority No. 5.3 - Better energy efficiency, within the strategic objective No. 5 - Environmental protection. Priority of the Municipality of Herceg Novi is to improve energy efficiency, through support for public facilities aiming to achieve energy certificate A in energy consumption.
All measures in EE sector in Montenegro are also harmonized with the Acquis Communautaire and directives related to EE and are binding to public institutions according to the EE legislation in Montenegro.

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 084 - Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects, Measurement unit:
RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSDR

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSAIR

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2025-02-07

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

34 / 34 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

143 / 147 (97.28%)

Notes on the data

The end dates of project: - RACE 2 - APOLLO - CODES - SMART STEP are an approximation based on the programme's List of Operations available on the programme's website on 2024 -09-18. There the end date is marked in quarters. Combined total of all projects partnerships (11764705.89) in field total_budget is larger than projects total (1499618.4) of total_budget.

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