Local plans

Local energy planning is a process of developing policies to support the future development of the local and regional energy systems (and subsequently the national one) by undertaking activities for implementation of energy efficient solutions and environment protection.

A good energy planning process should be easy and open for the stakeholders and people, as well as to offer the best case where the interests of all participants are met. This complex interdisciplinary process unites not only the planning and management of energy consumption, but also takes into account factors such as the degree of modernization of production processes, energy efficiency, maintenance of buildings and facilities, implementation of renewable sources, behavioral attitudes of the population, etc. The development of an energy plan contains - a preliminary analysis, an assessment of the needs of energy resources and the possibilities of their replacement with technically accessible alternative local fuels, a forecast of the expected results and the identification of realistic and achievable goals.

The municipal energy planning methodology developed by CEE EnEffect, as part of the MODEL project, has been recognized by the Joint Research Center (JRC) as the most applicable for use in developing countries. First published in English and then translated into more than 10 European languages, the methodology has been used and applied in about 15 countries in South-Eastern Europe. The methodology examines in depth the function and role of local government in relation to energy as a consumer of energy, as a producer and supplier of energy, as a regulator and investor in the local energy sector and as a source of motivation for its more efficient use and management.

Main results

Realized projects:

Plan for energy efficiency and promoting the use of energy from renewable sources of the municipality of Bansko for the period 2019-2025 (BG)
Strategy and pilot projects for renovation of the municipal building stock of the municipality of Lyaskovets until 2030 (EN)
Strategy and pilot projects for renovation of the municipal building stock of Smyadovo Municipality until 2030 (EN)
Strategy and pilot projects for renovation of the municipal building stock of the municipality of Kula until 2030 (EN)
Strategy and plan for renovation of the municipal building stock of the municipality of Berkovitsa until 2030 (EN)
Strategy and plan for renovation of the municipal building stock of the municipality of Etropole until 2030 (EN)
Short-term program for energy efficiency of the Municipality of Burgas 2021 – 2023 (BG)
Long-term program for energy efficiency of the Municipality of Burgas 2021 – 2030 (BG)
Short-term program to promote the use of energy from renewable energy sources and biofuels of the Municipality of Burgas 2020 – 2022 (BG)
Long-term program for promoting the use of energy from renewable energy sources and biofuels of the Municipality of Burgas 2021-2030 (BG)

Guides&Handbooks:

Municipal energy planning. Handbook for municipal managers and specialists (EN)
A model for developing long-term renovation strategies (BG)
National energy and climate plans and building stock renovation strategies - guidance for public authorities (BG)
Municipal Renоvation Strategies. Guidance for municipal authorities on aligning their strategies with Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (BG)
Long-term strategies for renovation of the building stock as key tools for local development (BG)
Guide for creation and implemention of an energy management system in municipalities (BG)
Municipal Energy Planning and Energy Management Report - The German Experience (BG)