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At the Cabinet of Ministers meeting on January 7, a new EU fund support program was approved for implementing energy efficiency measures in seven cultural infrastructure buildings.
The program's goal is to improve energy efficiency in buildings serving cultural or cultural education purposes, aiming for a 30% reduction in overall primary energy consumption and advancing the transition to zero-energy buildings.
The evaluation and preselection of project applicants were carried out by the Ministry of Culture.
Under the support program, EU funds will provide assistance for energy efficiency measures in the following seven buildings:
- Latvian Academy of Culture,
- Latvian Academy of Arts,
- National School of Arts,
- Latgale Music and Arts Secondary School (two buildings),
- Rundāle Palace Museum,
- Latvian Theatre Workers' Union Building.
The program's total budget is €34.8 million, with EU fund support covering 85% of eligible project costs.
Within the allocated funding, by the end of 2029, energy efficiency in cultural sector buildings will be improved for at least 27,134 m². This is expected to result in an annual reduction in primary energy consumption of at least 1432 MWh/year.