Professor advises Croatians: 'Don't install heat allocators, pay the fine instead'

A prominent professor is advising Croatian citizens to avoid installing heat cost allocators in their homes, even suggesting that paying the associated fines might be a preferable alternative. This recommendation challenges the common understanding of these devices, which are often promoted as a means to manage heating costs more effectively. The advice comes despite explanations from officials within the Ministry of Economy. Željko Krevzelj, director of the Directorate for Energy within the ministry, clarified that while heat cost allocators do not inherently save energy, they do facilitate a system where each apartment pays for its actual heating consumption. Currently, heating costs are primarily calculated based on apartment size (square footage) rather than individual usage. The professor's stance suggests a potential dissatisfaction with the implementation or effectiveness of the allocators, or perhaps a belief that the fines are less burdensome than the cost of the devices and the potential for increased bills if consumption is not carefully managed.