| Operational Programme (OP) in Bulgaria
in 2007-2013: OP
Regional Development ERDF: 1 361 mil. EUR
Managing Authority: Directorate General “Programming of Regional
Development” within the Ministry of Regional Development and
Public Works Implementing Authority: The regional departments
of DG “Programming
of Regional Development” in the planning regions (Vidin, Rousse,
Varna, Sofia, Plovdiv, Bourgas) Priority 1: Sustainable and integrated
urban development
Operation 1.1.: Social infrastructure Actions supported (Co-financing from ERDF: 85% )
- Energy consumption audits and energy efficiency measures for all projects
related to public institutions (e.g. thermal insulation, replacement
of woodwork, local installations connected to central heating systems,
gas supply connecting pipelines or alternative renewable energy resources).
Eligible beneficiaries:
- State-owned school administrations in coordination with the Ministry
of Education and Science and State Agency for Information Technology
and Communication.
- State-owned healthcare institutions in coordination with the Ministry
of Health.
- State-owned social care institutions in coordination with the Ministry
of Labour and Social Policy and its regional representation structures.
- Municipalities for the municipal-owned facilities.
-
NGO’s and universities when they act as non-profit operators
in order to deliver healthcare, social care, educational or cultural
services.
Priority 1: Sustainable and integrated
urban development
Operation 1.4.: Improvement of physical environment and risk prevention Actions supported (Co-financing from ERDF: 85%)
- Rehabilitation, reconstruction of urban street networks and introduction
of energy efficient street lightning and other measures for increasing
security and preventing criminality, e.g. park area lightning, security
systems for observation and monitoring of public places, etc.
Eligible beneficiaries:
- Municipalities, cooperation of municipalities.
- Non-governmental organizations in partnership with municipalities.
Priority 2: Regional and local
accessibility
Operation 2.3.: Access to sustainable and efficient energy resources Actions supported (Co-financing from ERDF: 85%)
- Construction of renewable energy installations and connection to renewable
energy supply.
Eligible beneficiaries:
- Municipalities without granted gas distribution licences and included
in the list of identified territories for gas distribution (gas distribution
regions) on the basis of proven potential to use renewable energy
sources (solar, wind, water, geothermal, biomass).
OP Development
of the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy ERDF: 988 mil.
EUR Managing Authority: Directorate “European
Funds for Competitiveness” Implementing Authority: Bulgarian small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Promotion Agency Priority 2: Increasing efficiency of enterprises and promoting a supportive
business environment
Operation 2.3.: Introduction of energy saving technologies and the
use of renewable energy sources Actions supported (Co-financing from ERDF: 85%)
- Introducing of energy saving technologies.
- Introducing of renewable energy sources.
Eligible beneficiaries:
- Bulgarian enterprises, both from the productive and service sectors. |
