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Last year, the largest number of old apartment blocks in Klaipėda City Municipality was renovated, a total of 28. Kaunas City Municipality is not lagging behind in terms of renovation pace. municipality – 15.
Since 2013 The most renovated apartment buildings are: Vilnius City Municipality – 206, Kaunas City Municipality – 203, Klaipėda City Municipality – 170, Ignalina District Municipality – 106 and Druskininkai Municipality – 103.
On the part of renovated apartment buildings, small municipalities are currently the most active in modernization and are among the leaders in renovation. Among them are the municipalities of Birštonas (47%), Druskininkai (38%), Ignalina district (34%), Palanga city (28%), Molėtai district (24%).
“The number of modernized apartment buildings in 2020 shows that the quarantine had an impact on the renovation, but did not stop it. Last year, the working conditions were different than usual, which posed some difficulties. The new call from the Ministry The Department of the Environment for new applications for the modernization of apartment buildings has found that the pandemic makes it difficult, and sometimes impossible, for residents of apartment buildings to come together and make the appropriate decisions. Therefore, the decision was made to postpone the application deadline for a later period ”, says Valius Serbenta, Director of the Housing Energy Saving Agency.
In total, more than 2,600 apartment buildings have been renovated since 2013. Today, around 100,000 families live in renovated apartment buildings, saving on average between 50 and 70 percent. thermal energy. Currently, another 1,551 apartment building is being renovated in the country.
Extended call deadline
This is a particularly good time for those considering renovating an apartment building. The invitation deadline has been extended due to the high level of interest from apartment residents and the longer deadlines for decision-making during quarantine.
Applications for the renovation of apartment buildings under the Apartment House Renovation (Modernization) Program will be accepted until 2021. June 1 May be contributed by municipalities, managers of common use objects of an apartment building and administrators of the energy efficiency improvement program designated by the municipality.
The decision on the renovation of an apartment building should be made at least 55%. majority of the votes of the owners of flats and other premises. This requirement will not apply if the application for renovation of an apartment building is accompanied by the financier’s approval for the granting of a soft loan.
State support is provided to cover all costs of preparation, administration and maintenance for the construction of an apartment house renovation project and to offset 30%. Investments in the implementation of energy saving measures. Also, 100 percent. support to low-income residents by covering all their expenses related to the implementation of the housing rehabilitation project
More focus on renewable energy
The requirement stated in the invitation: more than 1500 square meters. m of area of apartment buildings to install solar power plants that generate electricity for the general use of the house. This requirement applies if an apartment building renovation (modernization) project has started after 2020. February 5 and if the apartment building has the technical capacity to install a solar power plant.
Today, up to 75% in Europe buildings are energy inefficient. They consume 40 percent. it emits 36% of all energy already into the atmosphere. thermal effect of all emitting gases. As a result, the construction sector often has untapped potential in the fight against climate change.
The modernization of old apartment buildings is an important step towards creating a more sustainable and clean environment, for which the installation of renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic solar power plants, solar thermal collectors or geothermal heating is especially important. Choosing these energy efficiency measures helps to significantly reduce the amount of harmful CO2 emissions to the air that contribute to climate change.
Therefore, there are more opportunities for the apartment building to be independent from external energy providers and to produce energy for heating and hot water using heat pumps, solar collectors or other renewable energy equipment. An additional 30% is allocated to such projects and measures. support of the Climate Change Program administered by the Ministry of the Environment.
Applications are sent to the Housing Energy Saving Agency (applications are accepted at all BETA regional offices) directly or via postal and courier services.
For more information, toll free 8800 200 12.
Order number: PT_86244229
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