Roadmap: towards a nearly zero-energy pathway for the public buildings sector in the Balkans+ region

Public buildings account for approximately 30-60 percent of total national energy consumption in the Balkans+ region, making them one of the largest energy-consuming sectors in the region. With potential energy savings in public buildings reaching up to 50 percent, various interventions could lead to substantial reductions in energy use.

This Roadmap offers insights into the current status of implementation of the nearly zero-energy building (NZEB) concept in the public buildings sector in the Balkans+ region. It examines existing and forthcoming developments in the field of NZEBs and their impact on building services. The report specifically explores the potential for NZEBs in both new constructions and existing public buildings in the Balkans+ region and offers recommendations for achieving closer alignment with the acquis of EU for energy efficiency standards for public buildings.