Energy Efficiency of Single-Family Houses in Serbia and Montenegro: Strategy for Upgrading the Performance of Existing Stock

Abstract:

Significant percent of population both in Serbia and Montenegro live in single-family houses. Although marked as inefficient by overall impact towards the environment, the type will, according to the expectations for coming period, continue the development. Energy efficiency of new houses is embodied in national regulations; proves on adequate energy performance represent the prerequisite for construction permit obtaining. Achieving energy efficiency in existing single-family residential stock, on the other hand, is more complex and problematic. By reviewing existing legal framework and taking into account the state on field, this paper aims to propose new methodology for energy performance improvement in existing single-family residential sector in two countries. Proposed problem solution is oriented both towards the additional legal actions and deeper understanding of social and economic impacts as barriers to energy efficiency achievement.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 725-726)
• Pages: 1486-1492
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.725-726.1486
• Online since: January 2015
• Authors: Saja Kosanović, Dragan Komatina*, Radovan Nikčević, Vera Murgul, Nikolay Vatin
• Keywords: Existing Single-Family Houses, National Regulations, Plan for Energy Performance Improvement, Socio-Economic Impact

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