Energy efficiency and renewable energy services in the tourist sector in Bulgaria ALBENA 9th MAY :30 am FLAMINGO GRAND HOTEL - ALBENA, BULGARIA ENTERPRISES FOR GREEN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Bulgarian tourism recorded yet another strong year in 2012 with the number of inbound tourist trips increasing for a third consecutive year after the halt in 2009 which was caused by the general drop in touristic flows caused by the global financial crisis. The number of inbound tourist trips to Bulgaria and total incoming tourist receipts increased by 3% and 2% respectively in 2012, with growth mainly being fuelled by the growing number of Russians and Ukrainians visiting the country during the summer. Statistical data for the tourism sector in Bulgaria

Changes in legislation Throughout most of 2012 the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism (MEET) worked on amending tourism legislation, with the final voting expected to take place in the first months of The proposed changes will remove the permanent categorisation of hotels and other outlets and introduce temporary categorisation for five years. In addition, the new legislation will also introduce new categories of touristic outlets such as hostels, guest houses and tourist apartment complexes which so far have not been classified and have not been checked to see if they offer a certain minimum level of service.

Summer Tourism in Bulgaria The Black Sea Coast offers attractive seaside resorts. The sunshine record is exceptional with an yearly average of nearly 300 days of sunshine. Tourists enjoy various opportunities for climate-treatment and balneo- treatment, yachting, surfing, water skiing, diving, underwater fishing, other aquatic sports and diverse entertainment opportunities. There are special itineraries combining see tourism with active tourism and providing opportunities for hiking, cycling, riding, photo-tourism, and eco- tourism, as well as visits to natural, archaeological and cultural places of interest.

Ski and Mountain Tourism in Bulgaria Rila, Pirin, Vitosha, the Rodopes, and the Balkan Mountains offer good possibilities for ski and mountain tourism. In the international resorts of Pamporovo, Borovets and Bansko one can enjoy some of the best skiing in Europe with snow covers lasting from Christmas until Easter and ski tracks for beginners and professionals at all levels. There are many ski schools providing individual and group lessons.

The following figure illustrates the main environmental elements involved in running a hotel. The “input” describes the material needed for the operation of a hotel; the “output” is the emission or by-product caused by the operation of the hotel. Hotels have a direct influence on the input and output.

Why should my hotel care about energy consumption?

Type of investment to EE and RES projects in the hotel’s infrastructure:  Low-term project investments: from one month till 1 year;  Middle-term project investment: from 1 year till 5 years;  Long-term project investment: over 5 years.

Potential EE and RES projects in the hotel’s infrastructure:  Installation of new heat insulation of the building’s walls, floor and roof;  Installation of new efficient windows framework;  Solar thermal collectors for heating, DHW and for SPA center and swimming pool;  Heat pumps for heating, DHW and for SPA center and swimming pool;  Fuel switch from conventional fuels to wooden biomass;  Improvement of the internal and external lighting systems;  Installation of PV system on the roof for electricity generation;  Better operational use of current equipment (through equipment control and regulation);

Potential EE and RES projects in the hotel’s infrastructure:  CHP installation for combined electricity and heat energy generation and consumption;  CHP installation for combined electricity and heat energy generation and consumption using wooden biomass as a fuel  CHP installation based on biogas generation from anaerobic waste fermentation (indirect utilization of biomass);  New chillers and air conditioning systems for cooling with lower electricity consumption;  Replacement of non sufficient kitchen appliances with new one;  Improve (other) electric equipment efficiency;  Energy monitoring system implementation;  Facility management system implementation.

Feasibility Study in the Hotel’s Complexes ( ) Energy consumption and costs data base

Feasibility Study in the Hotel’s Complexes ( ) Allocation of Energy Consumption

Feasibility Study in the Hotel’s Complexes ( ) Allocation of Energy Costs

Feasibility Study in the Hotel’s Complexes ( ) Annual project savings, investments and pay-back period

As a hotel owner, what can I do to reduce my energy consumption?  Prepare an energy audit and business plan;  Involve professional engineering company;  Improve equipment and systems efficiency;  Protect the building from climate conditions and changes;  Involve your staff in the processes.

Improve an energy management:  Assess the energy profile of your hotel at any time;  Draw up a simple energy plan (policy);  Adopt good housekeeping practices;  Ensure regular servicing and maintenance of your equipment and system;  Improve energy management by providing information to staff and guests.

Hotel Samokov, Borovets Resort Samokov hotel is located in the resort of Borovets, 1300 m altitude. The complex is built on an area of ​​ 20,335 m2. Eleven store building in alpine style, includes 250 standard rooms, 11 deluxe rooms and 4 suites, restaurants and bars, administrative offices, congress center with eight rooms, an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, steam bath, gym and more.

Hotel Samokov, Borovets Resort

Supply and installation of hot water boilers using wood chips with total thermal input of 2.6 MW (2 unit x 950 kW + 1 unit x 700 kW)

Hotel Samokov, Borovets Resort

Expected Savings and Investments Project Base Line

The project business - the key to your development and success Our options:  Perform energy audits and feasibility studies of public and industrial infrastructure;  Business plan and detailed design preparation;  Supply of equipment and materials for turn-key project implementation;  Dismantling and Installation works;  Commissioning test and stat up;  Warranty and service;  ESCo operation (EPC, HDC, TPF). Your benefits:  Enhancing competitiveness;  Reducing costs, increasing energy efficiency - economic effect;  Improves the thermal comfort and environmental conditions in buildings;  Ecological benefits;  Increase profits;  Create new jobs;  Ability to finance your projects in structural funds of the EU;  Establishing a long and effective partnership in the implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

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