Programme: Human Resources Development

The project proposal "Energy renovation of the building of the Chitalishte "Napredak 1869" in Gorna Oryahovitsa" aims at energy renovation of the building of the Chitalishte "Napredak 1869" in Gorna Oryahovitsa. This will bring to energy savings, a cleaner environment, a changed image of the public building stock in the sphere of culture. The energy improvements will contribute to the work comfort of 29 staff. There are 19 artistic groups, 11 women and 18 men. In the building of the Chitalishte "Napredak 1869" is situated the Municipal Library. The Chitalishte offers various types of services, including: training /rehearsals/ in ensembles in the sphere of musical, choral, dance, theatrical art; Concerts and performances of community groups; International and National competitions; Theatrical performances and concerts by outside performers; Book presentations; Holidays and anniversaries of kindergartens, schools and NGOs in the municipality. The total number of visitors last year was 2500 people. 
Since the building was commissioned in the 1970s, only routine repairs have been carried out. Currently, the training and competition process is carried out with insufficient heating, accompanied by large heat losses. The building is energy class 'B'. It is necessary to implement energy-saving measures related to thermal insulation of external walls, thermal insulation of the roof, replacement of windows and doors, piping or ductwork, measures on lighting systems, solar - PV plant. Once the energy measures are in place, the building is expected to move to Class A. 
The expected results after the implementation of the project proposal is the completion of the energy-efficient renovation of the building of the Chitalishte "Napredak 1869" Gorna Oryahovitsa; reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; reduction of primary energy consumption. The duration of the project is expected to be 30 months and the project proposal amount is 2 581 870.37 BGN