Published in Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Vol. XI
Written by Daniela KOSTOVA-IVANOVA
The publication presents an overview of the national energy targets by sectors, emphasizing the goals of energy transition by analysing the national legislation, strategic documents and action plans in Bulgaria. A brief introduction is presented on the current energy data, what actions in terms of energy efficiency, savings and decarbonisation have been implemented so far and their impact. The publication analyses the government's action plans to move to a low-carbon economy by implementing short-term and long-term measures in the different economic sectors. For the purposes of the analysis, the energy consumption sectors are defined according to the guidelines of the Sustainable Energy Development Agency for the development of municipal plans and programs to promote the use of energy from renewable sources and bio-fuels and energy efficiency, as well as the guidelines for developing a Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans of the Covenant of Mayors, as follows: Buildings, Industry, Transport and Agriculture sectors. This review will serve for further analysis and assessment of energy transition scenarios. The expected impact from the implementation of the national plans for achieving the European targets is analysed.
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