Virovitica-podravina County has ensured building and reconstruction of 6 “low energy ”elementary schools. The main characteristic of such buildings is low energy consumption (less than 40 kWh/m2 per one year). It is accomplished by using energy efficient components (insulated walls, windows and doors with excellent coefficient of heat transfer) in combination with heat recovery ventilation.
The total amount of investment was 6,7 million kn, from which 1,2 million kn was considered to be the investment in energy efficiency. Environmental protection and energy efficiency Fund has financed the project with 536.653,00 kn (around 45 %). Significant energy savings are accomplished by implementation of this project. By comparison with construction according current regulations, 144.800 kWh of energy for heating and 29 tonnes of CO2 is saved.