Big steps towards a greener future in Pale, as a €10M agreement was just signed to revamp the heating system in this municipality. The Minister of Finance and Treasury of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Srđan Amidžić, and Head of the Office of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (#EBRD), Ms. Manuela Naessl, MBA secured €7M loan and a €3M grant by the #Switzerland, signed by Deputy Ambassador to BiH Mr. Siroco Messerli to make this transformation happen. We’re incredibly proud that we contributed to this initiative through development of the comprehensive Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design of new: ↪ 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁: A new 10 MW biomass boiler plant will be constructed, increasing the operational efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions, with back-up on natural gas. ↪ 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: The existing heating network will be reconstructed with new heating substations, reducing heat losses and connecting current and more new buildings. ↪ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: New software will optimize energy production and delivery, ensuring reliable and affordable heating. ↪ 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: A dedicated seasonal biomass storage with completely independent wood chips production which will ensure secure supply and save costs. Plus Minus Engineering & Consulting led the consortium partnering with Enova Consultants and Engineers in development of t conceptual technical design, financial, environmental and social assessments. This project is proof that bold, smart investments can bring immediate benefits to citizens while shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future. Hopefully, other municipalities will be encouraged to follow Pale’s lead, leveraging opportunities for cleaner energy solutions. 🌱