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The "Most Energy-Efficient Building in Latvia 2023" competition has concluded, organized for the 13th consecutive year by the Ministry of Economics (EM). This year, the competition was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate and Energy and the Latvian Association of Civil Engineers.

Laureates of the "Most Energy-Efficient Building in Latvia 2023" competition:

• Multi-apartment building in Riga, Kartupeļu Street 19 - 1st place in the category "Most Energy-Efficient Renovated Multi-Apartment Building in Latvia 2023";
• Ogre Central Library, Brīvības Street 35, Ogre - 1st place in the category "Most Energy-Efficient Public Building in Latvia 2023";
• Single-family house in Riga, Talsu Street 25a - 1st place in the category "Most Energy-Efficient Single-Family Building in Latvia 2023";
• Multi-apartment building in Mārupe, Malduguņu Street 6 - 1st place in the category "Most Energy-Efficient Multi-Apartment Building in Latvia 2023. New Construction";
• Warehouse building in Riga, Maskavas Street 462 k-1 (Warehouse building "A") - 1st place in the category "Most Energy-Efficient Industrial Building 2023."

The competition aims to promote best practices in energy efficiency and sustainability in building construction, renovation, and reconstruction, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering public awareness of the benefits of energy-efficient, resilient buildings. The event recognizes outstanding projects and individuals contributing to these goals.

The "Climate Friend" award went to Carnikava Primary School, demonstrating exemplary use of wood and wood products to save energy in public buildings. The "Sympathy Award" was presented to the association "Vidrižu 4" for its dedication to project implementation and initiatives promoting energy efficiency in buildings.

The Ministry of Economics emphasizes the importance of even small steps towards reducing energy consumption due to rising energy resource prices caused by geopolitical situations. The ministry offers various support programs for enhancing energy efficiency in different sectors' buildings and plans to continue initiatives to promote housing accessibility throughout Latvia.

The Climate and Energy Minister, Kaspars Melnis, highlighted the significance of the competition in showcasing changing societal attitudes toward energy efficiency and recognizing the best examples of energy-saving measures. The annual competition has been ongoing for 13 years, contributing to the adoption of good practices in energy efficiency.

The detailed information about this year's competition laureates is available on the new competition website www.energoefektivakaeka.lv.

For more information, you can contact the Ministry of Economics, Public Relations Department, at prese@em.gov.lv or by phone at 67013193.