1st Meeting: Launch of the NO   

Introduction  

The first Croatian National Observatory meeting on energy audits and energy management systems in enterprises was held online. The meeting was hosted by EIHP and attended by representatives from relevant stakeholders. The meeting was structured into thematic blocks covering the LEAPto11 project, new obligations under the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), analysis of energy audit reports, and stakeholder discussion.   

Attendance  

A total of 9 participants took part in the launch of the National Observatory in Croatia.  

Stakeholder type	Participating stakeholders
🏛 Policy Makers	1
👩‍💼 Professional Associations	2
💰 Funding & Regulation Bodies	1
🏭 Business Associations	2
🎓 Academia & Research	3

Agenda 

1. Welcome and introduction of members  

2. LEAPto11 Project & Article 11 of the Energy Efficiency Directive (2023)📄- EIHP  

3. Analysis of data from energy audit reports of large companies 📄– MINGO AND EIHP  

4. Questions and agreements & discussion topics 

5. Conclusion and next steps  

Key Outcomes 

• The LEAPto11 project supports the transposition of Article 11 of the EED and aims to improve the quality of energy audits and energy management systems. 

• Pilot audits were conducted in three Croatian companies: Pik Vrbovec, Predionica Klanjec, and Dilj Vinkovci. 

• New EED obligations require companies consuming more than 23.6 GWh of primary energy to conduct audits or implement EnMS. 

• Companies must prepare Action Plans for energy efficiency and report annually in their financial statements. 

• A digital platform is needed for structured data collection and analysis. 

• Analysis of 126 audit reports revealed inconsistencies in format, scope, and data quality. 

• Most common measures include PV systems, lighting, and insulation; process-related measures are rare and often lack quantification. 

• Stakeholders emphasized the need for standardized templates, better data quality, and improved communication with enterprises. 

• ISO 50001 is seen as a more sustainable approach than one-off audits. 

• HUP proposed developing a guide to clarify energy efficiency concepts and opportunities.