The main objective of CONGREGATE is to promote local climate action in Central and South-Eastern Europe by providing support to local and national authorities in 5 countries (Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Croatia and the Czech Republic) for wider user engagement in two important areas of intervention – the energy efficiency of buildings and the introduction of energy cooperatives. The first part of the activities is related to a communication campaign in support of the renovation of the building stock, the aim of which is to actively involve representatives of local communities, authorities and businesses, in order to ensure a permanent and sustainable implementation of the planned results set in the long-term renovation strategies, adopted in each country.
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Chamber of energy communities in Bulgaria
Камарата на енергийните общности в България (КЕОБ) е независимо и демократично сдружение на енергийни общности (ЕО) – юридически лица по смисъла на Закона за кооперациите, на Търговския закон, на специален или друг закон, чиято изключителна цел е да насърчават и да развиват различни форми на социалната и на солидарната икономика на регионално, местно ниво и на ниво отделен квартал и отделна сграда, да прилагат и развиват иновациите и умните мрежови технологии за управление в енергийния сектор и в сектора на интелигентните сгради и енергийните острови, за да решават проблеми, свързани с енергийната бедност и за да повишават енергийната независимост, устойчивост и самодостатъчност на националния сграден фонд и индустриалния сектор.
Sofia tech park
Our goal is to transform Sofia Tech Park into a prestigious hub for global, regional, and national researchers and innovative companies, setting an example of a knowledge-based economy in Bulgaria and the Balkan region. The priorities in our work are to enhance the competitiveness of science and entrepreneurship by improving knowledge exchange between academic circles and the business community, supporting startup companies and innovative ideas, and catalyzing the commercialization process of scientific research.
Canada Bulgaria Business Network
We help entrepreneurs, professionals and businesses to grow, succeed and reach their potential by providing networking, mentorship, and assistance in creating strategic advantages, reaching new markets and successfully capturing unique opportunities.
American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria unites over 330 American, Bulgarian, and multinational companies operating in the country. For its 28 years the Chamber has become a leading business organization by initiating events covering topics in the following areas: economy, international and national policies, and social sphere.
The AmCham’s mission is to improve the business environment, investment climate, and living standards in the country by advocating to all stakeholders – government, business, NGO-s, and media – for productive dialogue and partnership.
Wolf Theiss
We have built our reputation on unrivalled local knowledge which is supported by strong international capabilities.
With over 390 lawyers in 13 countries, over 80% of the firm’s work involves cross-border representation of international clients.
btv
bTV Media Group is a leading source of information on the Bulgarian market with high audience confidence. The media group attracts a wide television, radio and digital audience with quality, innovative, intriguing, and diverse local and international production.
Shell
With a dynamic portfolio of energy options – from oil, gas and petrochemicals, to wind, solar and hydrogen – Shell is proud to supply the energy our customers need to power their lives.
Srednogorie Industrial Cluster
Association Industrial Cluster Srednogorie (ICS) was established in the autumn of 2005. The cluster is formed on an industry-regional basis. Leading companies in its initiation are “Assarel – Medet” AD, “Aurubis Bulgaria” AD, “Ellatzite – Med” AD, “Dundee Precious Metals Chelopech” EAD and “Geotechmin” OOD.
Association of Bulgarian Energy Agencies
The Association of Bulgarian Energy Agencies (ABEA) is a non-government organization, registered by the law as a legal entity with non-profit purpose.
The founder members of the Association are legal entities - agencies for energy management on local and regional level, constituted with the financial and methodological assistance of the European Commission.
Total E & P Bulgaria BV - Bulgaria Branch
Total is on the move, Total is changing and becoming TotalEnergies.
Net Zero at TotalEnergies is more than just words and more than just an aspiration. It's a path we have chosen to take with determination. It stands for tangible investments and developing skills. It represents a path that will mean exacting standards for us and patience for our stakeholders.
It will require us to rely first and foremost on ourselves and to trust in our values: Safety, Respect for Each Other, Pioneer Spirit, Stand Together and Performance-Minded.
PUBLEnEf
PUBLENEF’s overarching goal is to assist Member States in implementing effective and efficient sustainable energy policies (with the focus on energy efficiency ) and empower them to make use of the best practices and policy processes implemented in other Member States at the national, regional and/or local level.
Bulgartransgaz
Bulgartransgaz EAD was registered on 15.01.2007 in Sofia city court as combined operator with business activity transmission and storage of natural gas, maintenance, operation, management and development of underground gas storage.
The history of the Company dates back to 30.12.1973 when the state company Oil and Gas was registered, renamed in December 1975 to Gazosnabdiyavane.
At the beginning of 1990 the Company was renamed to Bulgargaz and by virtue of Decree of the Council of Ministers dated 12.05.1993, it was restructured to sole joint-stock company.
Mini Maritsa Iztok EAD
Mini Maritsa Iztok EAD is a 100% state-owned sole-proprietor joint-stock company, with a one-tier system of management. The Company was established by Order No. 84/10.06.1993 of the Chairperson of the Energy Committee, and the new Company accepted the assets and liabilities of Troyanovo-1 Mine Ltd., Troyanovo-North Mine Ltd. and Troyanovo-3 Mine Ltd. The Company was registered by Decision No 2773/07.07.1993 of Stara Zagora District Court on company file No. 2444/1993.
Bulgaria on air
Сайтът bgonair.bg на националната политематична телевизия Bulgaria ON AIR всекидневно публикува статии, репортажи и емисии на Новините ON AIR, интервюта и видеоматериали от актуалните и развлекателни предавания.
ENERGO-PRO
ENERGO-PRO Varna EAD is part of the ENERGO-PRO Group established in 1994 in the Czech Republic. Its business is focused on generation, distribution and power trading. The Group operates hydropower plants and electrical distribution grids in Central and Eastern Europe, the Black Sea and the Caucasus. ENERGO-PRO Varna EAD has more than 2300 employees. Holding licenses for the activities: electrical power distribution and power supply though its daughter companies Electrodistribution North AD and ENERGO-PRO Sales AD, it serves 1 200 000 customers in Northeastern Bulgaria. ENERGO-PRO Energy Services EAD is also part of ENERGO-PRO Varna EAD and is one of the leading traders on the liberalized market in Bulgaria serving more than 33 000 customers.
Eqtec
EQTEC is an engineering company specialized in the design, EPC construction as well as the maintenance and operation of energy plants that apply different technologies based on efficient, reliable and sustainable solutions to achieve its clients' objectives.
ProfiLand
ProfiLand.net is the internet platform for sharing ideas about technologies, products, materials, solutions, projects and best practices with the Bulgarian.