The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Friday transferred ownership of the Energy Management Information System (EMIS) to the Environmental Protection Fund of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Fund for Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency of Republika Srpska.
The move marks a step toward institutionalizing long-term energy management in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s public sector.
“EMIS is a valuable tool that enables reliable monitoring of energy use in public buildings and the planning of measures to cut emissions and reduce costs,” said Slađan Bevanda, Director of the Federation’s Environmental Protection Fund.
Developed with UNDP support, EMIS is a web-based platform for monitoring and analyzing energy and water consumption in buildings. The system stores data on building characteristics, energy systems, meter readings, and utility bills. It is used to visualize trends and generate reports that help track energy efficiency.
“The system already contributes to better planning and implementation of efficiency measures in the public sector,” said Zoran Lukač of Republika Srpska’s fund. “Its transfer to domestic institutions ensures continued development and local ownership.”
Since its introduction in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2011, EMIS has been implemented in over 7,000 public buildings. UNDP says continuous upgrades have enabled more advanced analytics and tracking of performance, including for ESCO (Energy Service Company) projects.
“The transfer of EMIS is not just technical—it’s a milestone in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s green transition and a strong example of how digital tools can accelerate progress,” said UNDP Resident Representative Renaud Meyer.
Originally developed in Croatia in 2008, EMIS has since been adopted in countries including Serbia, Malaysia, Moldova, Montenegro, Hungary, Ukraine, Turkey, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The UNDP said the handover supports domestic institutional capacity and contributes to environmental policy implementation and climate action.