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Increasing the EE of the central heating system of public buildings
Published on 11 January 2019
Bulgaria
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About this good practice
The overall objective of the project is to increase the energy efficiency and the share of the renewable energy sources used by introducing modern heating technologies in the district Meden Rudnik and sharing good European practices. The specific goals are:
- Replacement of old and inefficient heating capacities at RED - "Meden Rudnik";
- Discontinue the use of non-viable fuel sources and reduce operating costs;
-Raise awareness on the environmental problems of adolescents and residents of Bourgas through the implementation of specialized information campaigns and trainings.
The power plant is used to heat two schools and one kindergarten. The amount of direct beneficiaries is 2288 people including children, staff, students as well as special educational needs.
As a result, the thermal comfort in the buildings has been improved, the heating costs and the use of energy from renewable sources has been reduced. In addition, the energy losses have been reduced as a result of the depreciated piped roads without isolation, capacity has been built and a work plan optimized for the operation of the plant .
The project is implemented according to the municipal policies and plans for improving the energy efficiency and the introduction of renewable energy sources in the municipal buildings.
- Replacement of old and inefficient heating capacities at RED - "Meden Rudnik";
- Discontinue the use of non-viable fuel sources and reduce operating costs;
-Raise awareness on the environmental problems of adolescents and residents of Bourgas through the implementation of specialized information campaigns and trainings.
The power plant is used to heat two schools and one kindergarten. The amount of direct beneficiaries is 2288 people including children, staff, students as well as special educational needs.
As a result, the thermal comfort in the buildings has been improved, the heating costs and the use of energy from renewable sources has been reduced. In addition, the energy losses have been reduced as a result of the depreciated piped roads without isolation, capacity has been built and a work plan optimized for the operation of the plant .
The project is implemented according to the municipal policies and plans for improving the energy efficiency and the introduction of renewable energy sources in the municipal buildings.
Expert opinion
Heating remains one of the most energy intense challenges for buildings. This practice is a good example of using European funding for improving a technical installation; in this case, a new central heating system for two schools and a pre-school, resulting in improve energy performance and reduced costs. It can be replicated in other regions using the European Structural and Investment Funds.
Works at
Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform
Resources needed
The total amount of the project is 824 520 BGN. Investment is under Program "Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy": "Measures to Increase Energy Efficiency and Use of Renewable Energy in Municipal and State Buildings and Local Heating Systems.
Evidence of success
The implementation of the project resulted in a saving of 207 298 BGN/y, which generates a payback period of 4.72 years.
In the implementation of the project the following results were achieved:
557.80 t / y. reduction of carbon dioxide emissions;
Renewable Energy Production - 1,074.79 MWh / year;
Installed real power - 1 650 KW;
Replaced 1 200 m pipe network with new pre-insulated pipes;
Ecological equivalent of saved energy - 508 tonnes of CO2/y.
In the implementation of the project the following results were achieved:
557.80 t / y. reduction of carbon dioxide emissions;
Renewable Energy Production - 1,074.79 MWh / year;
Installed real power - 1 650 KW;
Replaced 1 200 m pipe network with new pre-insulated pipes;
Ecological equivalent of saved energy - 508 tonnes of CO2/y.
Potential for learning or transfer
The Kindergarten in the village of Ravnets – it currently consumes diesel as a primary energy sources and is planned to be switched to pellets.
Good practice owner
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Organisation
Municipality of Bourgas
Bulgaria
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Contact
Head of Information Services Division