On 17 August 2026, KLIK held its second workshop on the public call launched by the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (FZOEU) to co-finance solar power systems and heat pumps. The workshop took place at KLIK’s office at 26 J. J. Strossmayer Square in Križevci.
The workshop was held shortly before applications opened on 2 September, with the aim of providing residents with specific, practical information well in advance to help them prepare their applications.
As at the first workshop, particular emphasis was placed on the requirements for heat pump installation. Since an energy audit and an energy performance certificate are mandatory when applying for heat pump co-financing, the workshop featured Krunoslav Škrlec, an energy performance certificate expert.
The workshop was free of charge and open to all interested members of the public. It was organised as part of the LIFE project crOss renoHome.
From Application Requirements to Installation
Participants received more detailed information about the requirements and opportunities offered by the FZOEU public call, as well as guidance on how to prepare their applications.
The energy performance certificate expert explained what an energy audit involves, what information an energy performance certificate provides, and why these documents are important when deciding whether to invest in a heat pump.
The discussion also covered how to assess the financial viability of an investment, which building characteristics have the greatest impact on heating and cooling system efficiency, and which conditions must be met to qualify for a subsidy.
Unlike the first workshop, this session placed particular emphasis on the practical aspects of heat pump installation. Participants learned what to expect during the installation process and which factors to consider when planning and carrying out the work.
Heat Pumps and Solar Power Systems as an Integrated Energy Solution
One of the topics discussed was the possibility of combining a heat pump with a solar power system. Participants learned how these two systems can work together and how their combination can contribute to more efficient energy use in the household.
Particular attention was given to whether residents met the eligibility requirements for applying, including the requirement for a building energy performance rating of class C or higher, and whether investing in a heat pump, with the possibility of receiving a subsidy, would be economically worthwhile for their household.
Six residents attended the workshop and had the opportunity to discuss specific questions with experts concerning application preparation, technical requirements and the heat pump installation process itself.
Building on the First Workshop – From Information to Implementation Preparation
The second workshop built on the first session, held on 31 July, enabling residents to take a further step from general information towards concrete preparations for submitting an application and implementing their projects.
While the first workshop focused on introducing the available subsidy opportunities, basic eligibility requirements, and the importance of energy audits and energy performance certificates, the second provided more practical information about the application process, applicant eligibility and installation procedures.
By organising the two workshops, KLIK provided residents with ongoing support, guiding them from their initial introduction to co-financing opportunities through to the practical preparation required to apply for funding and install a heat pump.
In this way, the workshops helped residents better understand the technical and administrative requirements and make informed decisions about improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
