Site Visit Report and Pilot Project Proposal Evaluation for Elementary School 'Branko Ćopić' in Prijedor

The school, built in 1982, has a total heated area of 1988 m2 and is heated using light fuel oil. The estimated annual heat energy consumption is 680 MWh, with total annual light fuel oil costs amounting to 80,000 KM ($61,000). The proposed pilot project involves the implementation of several energy efficiency measures, including building envelope insulation, replacement of windows, overhaul of the heating system, installation of a heating substation with automatic control system, and installation of thermostatic valves. These measures are expected to reduce thermal losses in the building and improve thermal comfort for the students and employees. The project has received substantial co-funding from the Prijedor Municipality and the RS Ministry of Education and Culture, covering more than 50% of the project costs. The Municipality has also signed the Covenant of Mayors, demonstrating its commitment to reducing energy consumption and promoting energy efficiency measures. The benefits of the project include demonstrating energy savings and improved thermal comfort, paving the way for the introduction of the practice of paying for actual energy consumed, increasing public awareness of the benefits of energy efficiency measures, motivating local governments to financially support such projects, stimulating the local economy, reducing the usage of light fuel oil, reducing CO2 emissions, and improving public health. The project's technical description and analysis highlight the importance of reducing energy consumption in the building sector, particularly in schools, commercial, and apartment buildings connected to the district heating network. The school in question is using light fuel oil for heating and is not insulated, making it the most expensive solution. The project aims to motivate citizens to save energy and invest in energy efficiency measures by introducing the practice of paying for actual energy consumed. The site visit report provides a detailed description of the school building, including its location, layout, and current energy consumption patterns. The report highlights the need for energy efficiency measures to reduce thermal losses and improve thermal comfort in the building. The project's implementation is expected to have a positive impact on the local community, reducing energy consumption, and promoting energy efficiency measures.