COMMITMENTS TO OVERCOME THE ENERGY CRISIS

Increase in the price of electricity past period, crisis with COVID-19, as well war Ukraine,have led to uncertainty about what kind winter we will have and how meet it terms electricitysupply. This situation imposes need search for appropriate solutions that alleviate situation, which,in reality, no one has a real picture yet. The Republic North Macedonia, candidate country membership inthe European Union, follows steps legal regulations EU, implementing andrecommendations should be applied direction energy standards. Hence, changes were made legalregulations state, i.e. new law was adopted, which is line regulations, EnergyDevelopment Strategy until 2040, National Climate Energy Plan adopted.The transition Europe an inevitable process, also happening NorthMacedonia. According such commitments at state level, local self-government units their own significantrole applying use renewable sources. include appropriatelytrained personnel municipalities increasingly being imposed, order make contribution tobetter standards, thus environmental protection.From experiences so far, Municipality Bitola, within framework working onthe process improving efficiency buildings under its jurisdiction. means addition tothe building municipal administration, facilities public enterprises, schools, kindergartens, sportshall "Boro Churlevski" nursing home "Sue Ryder" are jurisdiction municipality.In all these facilities, necessary determine level categorization, is, shouldreceive classification letters A G. If acategory A, up 90% less than rated lowest. Class B spend 70%less rest class C 35% less. In improve this work done themunicipal heating systems, air conditioning lighting, etc. ofBitola, most buildings, large number activities been carried out energyefficiency, lighting replaced LED bulbs.Building insulation important part saving electricity, significant step conditionsin buildings. Photovoltaic installation, sources, not only contribute savingelectricity, but reduce CO2 emissions.The following paper give overview last measures taken efforts overcomethe crisis, represents biggest challenges modern life.