Pilot Project to Equip 17 Healthcare Facilities with Intelligent Heating and Cooling Network
A pilot project of significant scope, aiming to equip 17 healthcare facilities with an intelligent heating and cooling network, will be implemented on the Bab Saadoun healthcare plateau, announced Nafaâ Bakkari, Director General of the National Agency for Energy Management, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Aligning with National Energy Transition Strategy
This project, part of the national energy transition strategy, aims to introduce an innovative and sustainable model within hospital infrastructure to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Project Implementation
The program's implementation has recently gained significant momentum. A meeting of the steering committee was held in the morning, followed by a working session at the Ministry of Health's headquarters in the afternoon. This meeting presented the various components of the project, as well as the progress of technical, economic, and environmental studies. It was attended by Mabrouk Aounallah, Director of the Minister of Health's office, and representatives from the African Development Bank.
Funding and Scope
Financed by a donation from the African Development Bank, the project concerns 17 structures under the Ministry of Health, including eight major hospitals. The Bab Saadoun healthcare plateau has been selected as the first zone in Tunisia for the implementation of this pilot initiative.
Energy Efficiency and Methodology
According to a statement from the National Agency for Energy Management, officials also presented the state of energy efficiency in the building sector, as well as the methodology adopted for the development of studies. These studies are based on preliminary work conducted in 2023 and 2024 with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme and Italian cooperation.
National Reference for Energy Modernization
This project could serve as a national reference for the energy modernization of public infrastructure, particularly in the healthcare sector, which is a significant energy consumer.
