Integrated project for Energy Independence and Sustainable Ecological Business Development of Kostinbrod Municipality

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 An innovative sustainable model for preventing the Floods in the region of Kostinbrod. Reconnecting rivers and floodplains. Creating 4-6 Sustainable Wetlands; Sustainable use of ecosystems for biomass production.

 Sustainable aquaculture and fisheries; Aquaculture by-products for the Energy sector, Agricultural sector, Natural Cosmetics and Pharmaceutics.

 Recreational opportunities, Eco-tourism, and Sustainability education (building bike trails and eco-infrastructure).

 Ramsar sites and Natura 2000 zones – protecting biodiversity, conservation of habitats and species covered by the Habitats and Birds Directives of the EC.

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River’s natural state River changed by human activity

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 Paulownia plantation for biomass production  Paulownia plantation for hi-quality timber production  Intercropping with Paulownia 8

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Birds on the territory of Kostinbrod Municipality covered by the EC Birds Directives Aythya nyroca Falco vespertinus Botaurus stellaris Pelecanus crispus Phalacrocorax pygmeus Crex crex Tetrax tetrax

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    Municipality of Kostinbrod Concessions/ Public Procurement Law Public-Private partnerships (PPP) Private investments 12

     Aquacultural production (fish, crustaceans, amphibians, mollusks and aquatic plants; Aquatic and fishery by-products (biomass); Fees from environmentally friendly fishing; Recreational opportunities; Touristic attractions and eco-houses for capital-countryside tourism.

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 Biomass from wetlands, river zones and green alleys.

 Biomass from the food industry (Kenar, Olinesa); Animal husbandry Nitrates Directive 91/676/ЕCC);  Expired foods from large food retailers.

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 Electricity - SEWRC, NEK AED;  Heat – Sustainable Greenhouses;Industry;Administrative buildings; Swimming pools and hotels; Households and others.

 Liquid manure – agriculture;  Solid manure – agriculture; Terracing the south slopes of the mountain; improving the soil and humus layer. Acacia, Paulownia, woodchips;  Restoring forest areas converted to pastures in the past; Improving the micro-climate and returning water to the region. 16

    Installation for biogas production (from 0.5 to 1 MW).(Proximity to raw materials, a network to transport biogas); Biomass supply system:  At zero price, brought on site from small farmers to local stations;  Juridical persons and large farms - pay;   Retailers, expired foods - pay a higher price;

Slaughterhouse waste – pay on market price lower than the one for

the waste incinerator; Liquid manure realization.

Solid manure realization.

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Characteristics 2х3 or 2х5 KW, 70% el. energy, 30% heat;

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Wood Chip Supply:

 Municipal company; terracing the bare slopes of the mountain;  Contracts with Physical and Juridical Persons;  Wetlands’ zones concessioners;  Agro-forestry, planned logging.

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Heat sale, monthly bills;

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Electricity sale, monthly bills;

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Solid residue - Ash:

Application to forest ecosystems; Apply as fertilizer (fertilizer or supplement) in agricultural ecosystems; Implementation in geotechnical construction and industrial processes.

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    Low price for hot water and heating; Effect: Competition - gas, electricity, wood, coal; 100% private investment on the principle of PPP; Operating companies on the principle of PPP with the Municipality:    Building substations; Maintenance and operation of facilities ; Collecting monthly bills .

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The company will manage municipal land amounting to 28,000 decars.

 Production and sale of biomass for biogas and wood chips. Creation of a bio-energy industry based entirely on local raw materials - Energy independent municipality;  Terracing of the South slopes of the mountain and planting of tree crops.

(Acacia, Paulownia, Alluvial forests, Water and riparian vegetation and others);  Organic agriculture, livestock and greenhouses;  Forest fruits.

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 Sustainable and clean energy production;  Re-forestation and agro-forestry ;  Sustainable agriculture, aquaculture and food;  Improving the ecological status of rivers and preserving nature.

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         Energy independence; Competitive prices of energy and heat for households and regional industry; Creating Sustainable Local Economy and Green Jobs (150-300); Revenues in the municipality except local taxes; new investment opportunities; Long-term model for flood prevention; Environmental sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation: - Protection of wetlands and biodiversity; - Improving the ecological status of rivers; - Reducing the carbon footprint of the region; Opportunities for tourism, recreation and entertainment; Sustainable return on investments; Initiate innovative and sustainable model for attracting business investment.

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        EU environmental programme “Life +” ; EU energy programme “Intelligent Energy Europe” EEA & Norway Grants; Operational Program for Fisheries and Aquaculture (2007 – 2013) ILO, Green jobs programmes Green growth; Banks; Private capital.

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Milen Dimitrov

Mayer of the city of Kostinbrod

Stefan Grigorov and Orhideya Mitova

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