Pilot Project Proposal Nr. B1-2: SUISSE CARITAS – INSULATING 20 INDIVIDUAL HOUSES

The project is led by Suisse Caritas, with implementation supervision carried out by Suisse Caritas for the region of Sarajevo and the implementing partner CEETZ for the region of Tuzla. The project is technically supported by the engineering company Seecon GmbH from Aarau, Switzerland. The proposed measures include the installation of 10 cm of expanded polystyrene (EPS) on external walls, roof, and floor, as well as the installation of sealing strips on windows. The project management and implementation supervision will be carried out by Suisse Caritas, with USAID 3E financing EPS procurement costs for approximately 20 houses located in the Tuzla and Sarajevo area. The project has a number of benefits, including the demonstration of successful implementation of small-scale projects where beneficiaries are the main investors and take on responsibilities related to quality of work and implementation deadline. The project also aims to reduce soot, CO2, and SO2 emissions, as coal is the main heating source. Additionally, the project will promote the practice of insulation of houses and energy conservation. The project has a high co-funding percentage by house owners, with 60% of the costs covered by the homeowners themselves. This demonstrates their commitment to the project and ensures successful project implementation. The project can also pave the way for replication of the project on an individual basis without the involvement of international donors and possibly motivate local government to subsidize such projects in the same way. The project will also provide capacity building through training of craftsmen and supervision of EPS installation. Practical demonstration of financial benefits of thermal insulation will also be provided. The project will promote the practice of insulation of houses and energy conservation, and will reduce the usage of coal, which has the largest negative environmental impact. The project has a number of technical requirements, including the installation of 10 cm of EPS on external walls, roof, and floor, as well as the installation of sealing strips on windows. The project will also require the home owners to record indoor and outdoor daily temperatures and to keep track of coal consumption - energy monitoring. The project will also investigate the possibility of implementing a complete energy efficiency project by implementing the mentioned measures. The project has a number of environmental benefits, including the reduction of soot, CO2, and SO2 emissions, as coal is the main heating source. The project will also promote the practice of insulation of houses and energy conservation, and will reduce the usage of coal, which has the largest negative environmental impact.