Industrial decarbonisation is key to achieving the EU’s climate objectives, with the next decade representing a critical window for the rapid reduction of emissions from carbon-intensive industries. Against the backdrop of deepening structural challenges in energy-intensive sectors, the low-carbon transition is becoming not only a climate imperative but also a decisive factor for the long-term competitiveness and technological …

Co-Creating Industrial Decarbonisation: Turning European Ambition into National and Industrial Priority  Read More »

A comprehensive new study developed as part of the collaboration between the Net-Zero Lab and Greenpeace Bulgaria sheds light on how local energy communities in Bulgaria can secure the funding and technical support they need to grow. The report “Analysis of Available Financial Mechanisms in Support of Energy Communities” maps out the current financial landscape …

New Analysis on Financial and Technical Support Mechanisms for Energy Communities Now Published Read More »

Sofia, 21 October 2025 — The Net-Zero Lab at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” organized a conference dedicated to accelerating the deployment of key low-carbon energy technologies in Bulgaria. The event brought together leading experts from academia, business, and government to discuss the challenges and potential of the …

Bulgaria on the Map of Energy Innovation: Net-Zero Lab Presents New Report on Clean Technologies   Read More »

Net-Zero Lab at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” is organizing a conference on October 21, 2025, at Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, dedicated to Bulgaria’s innovation potential in strategic energy technologies. Bulgaria ranks among the last in Europe in terms of innovation capacity, yet it has the potential to establish itself as a leader in specific …

Strategic Energy Technologies: Bulgaria on the Path of Innovation in Data Centers, Energy Storage, and Green Fuels Read More »

The latest video by Net-Zero Lab, part of the educational campaign “Informed Consumer Choice” reveals the hidden cost of electricity and shows the steps households can take to benefit from the liberalized market. In the episode “The Real Price of Electricity and the Steps to Switching Suppliers” it is shown that behind the perception of …

The Real Price of Electricity: Billions of Leva in Subsidies Remain Invisible on Household Bills Read More »

In the latest educational video from the “Informed Consumer Choice” series by Net-Zero Lab at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Sofia University, energy expert Assoc. Prof. Teodora Peneva, PhD, from BAS discusses the challenges of energy poverty in Bulgaria and presents solutions inspired by European practice. Low incomes, high energy costs, limited creditworthiness …

Nearly 30% of Bulgarian Households Are Energy Poor – Urgent Protection Measures Needed Before the Liberalization of the Electricity Market Read More »

On July 1, 2025, significant changes to the Electricity Trading Rules came into effect, marking another important step towards the full liberalization of Bulgaria’s electricity market. These changes will eventually impact 4.5 million households, giving consumers greater choice and control – but also raising new questions about how to make the best decisions in this …

The “Informed Consumer Choice” campaign continues – Benefits and challenges of the liberalized electricity market Read More »

Net-Zero Lab at Sofia University continues its mission to support Bulgarian consumers by raising awareness and improving energy literacy in relation to the ongoing discussions and developments around the liberalization of the electricity market, through the release of new educational videos as part of the “Informed Consumer Choice” campaign. Following the positive reception of the …

Net-Zero Lab Expands Educational Campaign with New Resources on Electricity Market Liberalization Read More »

Net-Zero Lab at Sofia University has launched a new educational initiative, “Informed Consumer Choice,” aimed at raising public awareness and energy literacy among Bulgarian households in light of the ongoing liberalization of the electricity market. Through a series of short educational videos, the campaign provides accessible and expert-backed information about how the electricity market works, …

Net-Zero Lab Launches Educational Campaign on Electricity Market Liberalization Read More »

Liberalization is postponed, but not canceled – preparation must not stop. This was the main conclusion of a public debate focused on the topic, with a key emphasis on the role of the active citizen. Sofia, June 12, 2025 – The applied research lab Net Zero Lab at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration …

The Missing Debate on the Role of the Consumer in the Energy Market Read More »