In the period between June 2009 – June 2012, Center for Climate Change as local partner of Norsk Energi was working on a programme “Cleaner and More Cost Effective Industry in Macedonia” –CCEI a three year programme funded by Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The project addressed barriers to project implementation by building local competence, increasing awareness, developing a pipeline of climate projects ready for financing, as well as improving the dialogue between the authorities, academia, project developers, industry and financial institutions. The project had three components: Energy Efficiency, Environmental Management Systems and Student Exchange.
Project outcomes: 13 studies for energy efficiency in 3 year period developed, implemented EMS at 4 companies, conducted student exchange at 2010 for 2 students, obtained student internship for 4 students at 2011, improved dialogue among ministries, relevant institutions, international finance institutions, municipalities, universities, increased local capacities among young engineers in developing EE studies and providing consultancy, raised awareness for implementing energy saving measures.