Pazardjik Municipality Successfully Implements Project for Energy Efficiency and Modernization of Social Services

Pazardjik Municipality has successfully completed a project that includes the installation of photovoltaic systems and the purchase of electric vehicles for social services in the region.

Within the scope of the initiative, photovoltaic systems with capacities ranging from 15 to 30 kilowatts have been established at ten social facilities that provide support to vulnerable groups in the population. These include:

• Daycare center for adults with disabilities in Pazardjik;
• Protected housing for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in Pazardjik;
• Shelter for homeless people;
• Family-type accommodation centers for individuals with various types of disabilities, including for children and youth without disabilities;
• Social services complex for children and families.

The expected outcome is a reduction of approximately 30% in electricity costs, which will enable more efficient resource management and improved conditions for users. The investment will contribute to higher energy independence, reduce operational costs, and have a positive environmental impact.

The mayor of Pazardjik, Petar Kuleski, officially handed over the keys to two new cargo electric vehicles for the Home for the Elderly “Gavril Krastevich” and for the Home for the Elderly in the village of Glavinița. Each vehicle is also equipped with a dedicated charging station.

The new vehicles will improve the daily operations of social services, facilitate logistics, and enhance service for the elderly. The project's value is close to 500,000 euros, financed through the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism under the National Recovery and Sustainability Plan.

Overall, the implementation of this project is a key step towards modernizing the social infrastructure in Pazardjik Municipality, introducing green technologies, increasing energy efficiency, and optimizing costs—supporting the development of more accessible and sustainable social services.

Source: PZdnes