# Berane central heating infrastructure delays

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/berane-central-heating-infrastructure-delays
> Updated: 2026-08-25T12:14:49.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Residents of Berane, Montenegro, are facing the prospect of another winter without access to central heating infrastructure. Despite decades of discussions regarding a heating plant utilizing biomass and waste, the promised services and recycling centers have not been implemented.

Local community leader Petar Labudović stated that the lack of infrastructure forces households to rely on expensive alternatives such as electricity, pellets, or wood. Current market prices for fuel include beech wood at 70 euros per meter, oak at 80 euros, and pellets at 350 euros per ton, which is placing a significant strain on local budgets.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Heating systems and maintenance preparations for the upcoming winter season

Households in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are preparing for winter by choosing between heating systems and performing radiator maintenance to ensure efficiency and manage costs.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heating-systems-and-maintenance-preparations-for-the-upcoming-winter-season

### 2026-08-22: Berane residents face winter without central heating

Residents of Berane, Montenegro, must rely on costly wood and pellets this winter as promised central heating infrastructure remains unbuilt despite decades of municipal planning.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/berane-residents-face-winter-without-central-heating

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Cite as: Berane central heating infrastructure delays. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/berane-central-heating-infrastructure-delays