The clinical centre in Podgorica, after 50 years since its construction, is now preparing for a major renovation.

• Thermal insulation
• Roof repair
• energy-efficient windows
• new heating and ventilation system

These measures will help reduce energy consumption by 50%. They will also improve indoor air quality and reduce cross-infection of airborne diseases. General comfort for patients and staff will be much higher. 

This investment is part of an EBRD- and EU-supported renovation wave in Montenegro. It will include three hospitals and 24 educational buildings. Helping increase energy efficiency and indoor quality of these public buildings. 

Tamara Vujošević, school manager and teacher, said: 

"I chose this calling because I love teaching children. This school is 21 years old and over time, of course, due to the climate, some parts of the school, or rather its materials, have deteriorated. Parts of the roof are made of plexiglass, which has deteriorated over time and the parts where it connects to the roof leak during heavy rain. If these missing parts were repaired, then both the teaching staff and the students would have a comfortable and safe environment."

The European Union is helping Montenegro become a greener and more energy-efficient country.

Background:

Montenegro is launching a large-scale energy efficiency overhaul of its educational buildings and hospitals, with support of the EBRD and the European Union through Regional Energy Efficiency Programme (REEP). €20 million EBRD loan and €4 million EU investment grant will finance energy efficiency measures in 23 school and kindergarten buildings and one student dormitory. 

In parallel, the country will invest in energy-saving measures in three public hospital buildings: the clinical centre in Podgorica, the hospital in Cetinje and the hospital in Bijelo Polje. The works will be financed with a €12 million EBRD loan and €2 million EU investment grant and will include the installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, measures to enhance the performance of the buildings and potentially renewable energy technology.