Deputy Minister Asparuhov: Over 2,400 homes will be renovated under the regional development program

Deputy Minister Asparuhov: Over 2,400 homes will be renovated under the regional development program

20 Apr 2022 | 16:57

To increase the energy efficiency of the building stock and public infrastructure, a little over BGN 293 million is planned under the priorities "Integrated Urban Development" and "Integrated Territorial Development of the Regions" of the new Regional Development Program 2021 - 2027. Over 263 million BGN are the funds for clean public transport, bicycle infrastructure and infrastructure for alternative fuels. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Stefan Asparuhov at the opening of the Sustainability Forum Sofia. By 2030, as a result of the implementation of the regional development program alone, the energy performance of more than 2,400 homes is expected to improve, said the Deputy Minister.

"By working together, adhering to green thinking, following and applying modern technologies and practices, we can create a sustainable environment in line with European achievements. We strive to be open and share as much as possible with all stakeholders, because this is the path to sustainability," said Asparuhov.

The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works is also working to launch the Energy Efficiency Program in the building stock, which is financed under the Recovery and Sustainability Plan.

Deputy Minister Asparuhov drew attention to the importance of soft measures that help the digitalization process. He appealed to the municipalities to be active regarding the general development plans, because a unified information system, a GIS-based portal, should be developed soon, based on existing general development plans.