Energy audit of public lighting in the area of Osijek-Baranja County (Croatia)

This paper analyzes usage of electricity for public lighting in Croatia and points out the legislative provisions on energy audit of public lighting. Consistent implementation of the Act on Energy Efficiency can reduce costs of public lighting and at the same time raise the standard of public lighting. The area of Osijek Baranja County was analyzed in terms of the public lighting through maintenance costs and power consumption as an example.