The role of Croatian agency for energy efficiency and renewable energy sources

This paper analyses and situates the role of the Agency for energy efficiency and renewable energy sources (Agency). In this sense the paper examines the coordination of the Agency's objectives of national programs for energy efficiency and renewable sources with the required financial support for their realization. Considering that Croatia spends a relatively high percentage of its Gross Domestic Product for the importation of quality energy sources, it is evident that it is necessary to undertake a series of measures for more efficient energy uses and to commence production from renewable sources. In Croatia a potential for more efficient uses of energy exists in all three main sectors of energy consumption, i.e. industry, transport and household. The paper also discusses the administrative aspect of the Agency and its aims and objectives, namely appropriate projects and initiatives. The Agency's organizational structure is also dealt with, in which local Agencies would play a particular role. It is understood that the relationship will be based on a partnership and that classical subordination will be avoided. This means that a cooperative working relationship will be undertaken in the sense of encouragement and support of local initiatives and projects in order to achieve the realization of common objectives.