District heating and cooling systems

District heating and cooling systems - 2024

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District heating and cooling systems - 2024

19.12.2025 11:00:00

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District heating and cooling systems - 2024

The net heat production from district heating systems in the country decreased by 2.5% to 25 068 terajoules in 2024 compared to the previous year.

CHP units using non-renewable fuels had the largest share of net heat production from district heating systems - 65.2%, or 16 345 terajoules, in 2024.

In 2024, the district heading losses marked a slight increase of 0.6% to 6 921 terajoules compared to 2023.

District heating and cooling systems are systems that supply heat in the form of steam, hot water or chilled liquid through a network from a central production source to multiple buildings or industrial sites to heat or cool premises or processes. Currently, there are no district cooling systems in the country, data are published only for district heating systems.

Detailed data can be found on the website of NSI at the sections:
Energy

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) is a state institution in Bulgaria that collects, processes and disseminates official statistical information on social, economic and demographic processes in the country. The NSI's activities are aimed at providing objective and reliable data that support informed decision-making by the state, business and society. The Institute works in accordance with international statistical standards and is an active participant in the European Statistical System.