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Two strong brands from two neighboring countries have come together on the way to the modern emission-free energy of the future. U. S. Steel Košice, a subsidiary of the global steel giant UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION, and ČEZ, the Czech leader in the field of modern energy and decarbonization, have entered into a non-binding memorandum of cooperation to form strategic partnership until 2025 with the possibility of extension. The memorandum concerns cooperation in the field of emission-free electricity, the construction of renewable sources, energy efficiency and savings, and the development of climate-friendly innovative solutions.

 The EPC project will take place in 20 buildings; it is part of the hospital’s modernisation.

 It is the largest EPC project implemented at university hospitals in the Czech Republic, and during full operation.

 Guaranteed annual energy savings of CZK 7.1 million at 2021 prices and 2,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Savings will be even higher in 2022 due to rising energy prices.

 The hospital will reduce gas and electricity consumption by at least 30%.

 The investment will total almost CZK 365 million (excl. VAT), of which the structural cost-saving measures account for CZK 318 million and CZK 47 million will be spent on modern energy-saving technologies.

 The EU subsidy amounts to 45% of the expenditure under the OP EN and 50% will be covered from the state budget. Other costs will be paid from the hospital’s budget.

The Thomayer University Hospital has taken off on a more than one-year modernisation marathon, which includes this year’s major energy saving project in the Czech Republic. Once finished, patients and staff will see a significant improvement in indoor comfort, and the facility will significantly reduce the energy intensity of its operations: over 5 years, it will save 18 GWh of natural gas and 10 GWh of electricity. The project is being implemented via the energy performance contracting (EPC) method, meaning that the hospital’s savings are guaranteed directly in the contract. The project is being implemented by a consortium comprising METROSTAV DIZ, ENESA from the ČEZ ESCO Holding and METROSTAV.

• CEZ ESCO and LIBERTY Steel Group have agreed a Declaration of Cooperation for the decarbonisation of the LIBERTY Ostrava steelworks.

• The partners will identify and develop the renewable energy resources and hydrogen technologies required for Ostrava to become a GREENSTEEL producer.

Electromobility is developing rapidly, and it is necessary to actively grasp all the opportunities it offers. The growing need for conceptual development in this area has led major industry players to establish the Electromobile Platform. The founding members are ČEZ, ŠKODA AUTO, PRE, E.ON, and the academic sector is represented by ČVUT.