Results

Realised energy efficiency investment projects for about 3,8 MEuro in 14 municipal buildings (community centres, schools, nurseries, kindergartens, cultural buildings like the Planetarium in Smolyan, etc.) and in 35 street lighting systems;

4,5 GWh/year energy savings achieved;

Contribution to local economic development and job creation in the Rhodope region;

592 tons/year CO2 savings achieved which contribute to meeting the European-wide targets.

It is expected that within its lifetime the project will lead to over 7,7 MEuro investments, 14,4 GWh/year energy savings and 6714 tons/year  CO2 savings.

Support identification and access to financing related to organizational, administrative, technical, legal and financial aspects;

Assist in creation of technical, economic, legal and administrative expertise for energy efficiency projects development and implementation;

Develop bankable energy efficiency projects and facilitates project financing;

Through project bundling contribute to overcome barriers for project funding related to small investment size;

Help municipalities in preparation of tenders for public procurement of works and services for energy efficiency.

Increase the administrative capacity by creating of a trained and experienced team which can be used for future similar activities both in the public municipal and in the private residential sector.