The Ministry of energy, mining and mineral resources has finalized the Plan for the reconstruction of buildings used by public sector entities at the state level for the period 2025–2028 – a document that sets a clear three-year framework for the most extensive energy renovation of institutions in the country to date. The Plan has already been adopted by the Government, following a process of alignment with a total of 33 institutions.
This strategic document arises from the Reform agenda as well as the legal obligation to reconstruct at least 3% of the total usable floor area of public buildings each year. Measures for energy efficiency are a mandatory part of every reconstruction.
The program covers 14 public buildings with a total usable area of 102,992 m², housing 33 institutions used daily by more than 5,000 people. The goal is: reduced energy costs, improved working conditions, lower emissions and a modernized public sector in line with European standards.
Which buildings will be reconstructed?
The Plan groups buildings according to their condition and urgency of intervention:
- First group – buildings in poor condition with priority for reconstruction:
The building of the Ministry of health (together with the Institute of public health and State Sanitary and Health inspectorate), the State Statistical Office building, the Agency for Real Estate Cadaster building and the headquarters of the Hydrometeorological department.
- Second group – buildings in good condition but with significant renovation needs: Part of the Ministry of economy and labor complex; the building of the Agency for Administration; the State inspectorate for energy, mining and mineral resources; as well as the large administrative block of МIOA, MON, MLS, SEC; the Agency for medicines, UME and the Secretariat for Legislation (NIP “Nova Makedonija”).
- Third group – eight buildings previously renovated but with need of energy upgrades and modern systems.
Modernization with a clear focus: savings, efficiency and renewable sources
Each building will pass through the process of energy audit, after which specific measures will be defined – from thermal insulation of facades and replacement of windows, to installation of solar water heating systems, rooftop photovoltaics and modern systems for heating, lighting and automatic consumption control.
These interventions aim to drastically reduce energy costs in the public sector, which are traditionally high and burden institutional budgets. At the same time, the plan reduces CO₂ emissions by 29%, or 1,091 tons annually, representing a significant benefit for air quality in urban areas.
The indicative value of the Plan is around €11.11 million, including technical audits, projects, supervision and realization. The process will be carried out in coordination with all 33 institutions whose buildings are subject to reconstruction.
In parallel, the Plan represents an important step in transposing European legislation on energy efficiency (Directive 2018/2002/EU and Regulation 2018/1999/EU) and is directly aligned with obligations to the Energy Community.
The Ministry will work on securing financial resources, establishing a functional implementation unit and quick preparation of the documentation needed to start the reconstructions.
The implementation of this three-year program will mean a prepared public sector with more efficient and economical institutions, modern sustainability standards and direct benefits for citizens. Less pollution, better air quality and more efficient use of public funds – benefits that will be felt by both institutions and citizens.
With regards,
Ministry of energy, mining and mineral resources