Renewable energy in the Czech Republic
EIB Advisory through the European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA) programme is helping the Czech National Development Bank advance energy efficiency and renewable energy. The bank is helping both the public and private sector implement green renovation projects, using loans and grants. The Czech bank serves as a "one-stop shop," providing technical and financial support to municipalities, regions and private businesses.
Projects will focus on upgrading buildings’ energy efficiency, installing modern heating, lighting and solar panels, and using biomass technology. The programme will also help replace streetlights with low-consumption LED lights in cities.
The initiative will help the Czech Republic improve the sustainability of public and private sector buildings. The Czech bank’s team of five energy specialists coordinates project management, technical assessments, financial evaluations and monitoring for the project. External consultants help develop energy audits, do technical studies and assist with grant applications and contracting.
Energy efficiency and sustainability in Spain
EIB Advisory through the European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA) programme is supporting the province of Navarra with a €2.48 million grant to improve energy efficiency and increase renewable energy in residential buildings. This will generate significant energy savings through a network of one-stop-shops installed across Navarra to renovate apartment buildings and single-family households. The energy savings are expected to be the equivalent of consumption in over 1 800 homes a year.
The project includes energy-efficient insulation, window replacements, modern hot water systems, and better interior lighting. It will also help install solar panels, biomass boilers and electric vehicle charging stations.
These initiatives will offset more than 2 700 tonnes of CO2 annually and are expected to create nearly 190 jobs.
The funding from the ELENA programme will support the Primavera energy efficiency and renewable energy project, managed by the regional government housing agency Nasuvinsa. The initiative will benefit around 1 900 households, with 90% of the funds allocated to private properties and the remaining 10% directed towards energy-efficient upgrades in social housing. The primary goal is to reduce energy consumption for heating by 70%, resulting in lower energy costs for households.
Technical assistance funded by the package will include energy audits, feasibility studies, and detailed assessments to ensure that each project maximises energy savings. This project is a significant step to improve energy efficiency in Spain.