Programme: Recovery and Resilience Plan

The project proposal includes the implementation of highly efficient energy measures in a hotel building in the city of Sofia - owned by the medium-sized applicant enterprise BLVD LTD with code of economic activity 55.1 Hotels and similar accommodation facilities in accordance with an energy audit report prepared for Hotel Sense Sofia, including the following technical solutions:
(1) Modernization of the heating system - it is planned to implement a combined heating/cooling system with heat generators using the energy from a renewable source - air-to-air heat pumps to replace the existing generators located on the roof.
(2)Modernization of the domestic hot water system - the implementation of a combined system for heating hot water through heat generators using the energy from a renewable source - air heat pumps of the air-water type is planned.

The measures will lead to a significant increase of energy efficiency in the building and to reduction in generated carbon emissions and energy consumption costs. After the implementation of the energy-saving measures, the building will reach energy class B and a 50.23% primary energy saving will be achieved.

The proposed solutions in the energy audit do not require the preparation of a technical project and a construction permit according to the Territorial Planning Law. For the purposes of this investment proposal, a Letter has been issued by the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water - Sofia in regard with the Regulation on conditions and procedures for assessment of the compatibility of plans, programmes, projects and investment proposals with the subject and the purpose of protection in protected zones.

Project activities include construction works, information and publicity of the project and the preparation of an independent expert assessment, and the previously performed activities for the preparation of an initial survey for EE and an EE certificate are also included in the project budget.