Sofia generates 40% of the country’s GDP and will play a leading role in reducing carbon emissions. Sustainable energy is included in strategic development goals related to the economy, environment and transport.
Key Directions
Replacement of solid fuel appliances in over 28,000 households. Electrostatic filters, alternative sources. Projects: LIFE IP Clean Air, OP “Environment”.
Electric vehicles and charging stations. Metro expansion, new tram lines. Cycle paths, pedestrian zones, Park & Ride. Low emission zones by 2025.
“Green Ring” — 32 km green corridor. “New Forest of Sofia” — 125,000 trees. “Green Sofia” — 1,465+ renewed spaces. Shared parks in schools.
Main source: Iskar Dam (80% of city’s water). Digital monitoring and sensor systems. Initiatives: “Fountains in Bulgaria”, “Rivers of Sofia”.
Mechanical-biological treatment plant (410,000 t/year). Biowaste → compost & electricity. Platform waste.sofia.bg. Initiatives: “Caps for the Future”, textile recycling.
Program “Sofia Chooses” — citizens’ vote. Platforms: waste.sofia.bg, EdnoDarvo.io. Sofia Coin — digital tool for sustainable mobility.
Energy Efficiency
Vision for Sofia — 2050
Sources: Energo Investment, Energo-pro
