Jožef Stefan Institute, Energy Efficiency Centre

Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI) is the main national scientific research institute, and is responsible for a broad range of basic and applied research in the natural sciences and technology. The JSI Energy Efficiency Centre (JSI/EEC) is engaged in research, development, consulting, and training in the fields of energy efficiency (EE), analyses, and strategic planning in energy, climate mitigation and air pollution reduction, renewable energy sources (RES), local energy, and energy services. The JSI/EEC supports national climate and energy policy stakeholders with background studies, including regarding the following: the energy and climate plan, the long-term climate strategy, EE and RES action plans, the long-term strategy for the energy renovation of buildings, the implementation of the NEC Directive in Slovenia, etc. It also contributes to developing key climate, EE, and RES policy instruments: a carbon tax, energy performance contracting, and feed-in tariffs for RES and CHP electricity. The JSI/EEC supports ministries in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the implementation of policies and measures. It is strongly connected with industry and the public sector and also transfers know-how via dedicated consulting and training courses. The JSI/EEC is extensively involved in various European research projects (Horizon, LIFE). The JSI/EEC is strengthening its activities aimed at local communities by developing planning tools and strategic development documents (heat maps, analyses of potentials, etc.).