The proposal is targeted at overcoming barriers to increased energy efficiency and the associated reduction in GHG emissions, by focused, practical subprojects, organised into three elements: national capacity building; supporting demonstrations; and project management. The main barriers are: limited experience in incorporating energy efficiency considerations into private and public decision-making; little experience in developing and implementing energy efficiency programmes; uncertainty regarding the energy and economic savings that can be expected from different energy products and programmes; and an undeveloped infrastructure, including the institutions and individuals needed to deliver the technical, managerial and financial services required by an energy-efficient society.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
302
Country
Bulgaria
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
1997
Status
Completed
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment
GEF Period
GEF - 1
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
900,000
GEF Project Grant
2,575,000

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 Oct 1996
Project Approved for Implementation
15 Jan 1997
Project Closed
06 Mar 2009