Boosting household energy efficiency through Sparkasse Bank Makedonija, North Macedonia

Energy efficiency Climate Environment
National

Beneficiary Country:

  • North Macedonia North Macedonia

Type and/or measure of energy efficiency in buildings:

  • Single dwelling
  • Apartments/multi-residential dwellings

Donation passport


Donor/IFI: EBRD
Starting Year: 2017
Budget: 2 mil EUR
Type of Donation: Policy based loan
Status: Ongoing
EBRD

Lead Donor Contact


European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Short description of the overall project

Sparkasse Bank Makedonija has become the first Macedonian bank to receive EBRD financing for home energy efficiency through a €2 million loan to support investments in energy-saving improvements in the residential sector. The initiative is designed to help local households, housing associations and service providers invest in energy efficiency measures and renewable energy projects. Loans are provided via local financial institutions and are backed by incentives from the European Union on successful completion of renovation projects. 

Energy savings achieved / expected

Financial instruments used / use of current financial mechanisms Loans are provided via local financial institutions.