Pomorie Municipality is a key partner in the project "Energy Poverty in Urban Areas" under the URBACT IV Programme (2021-2027), co-financed by the European Union. The project “EmPowerIngUs“ (EPIU) is implemented in partnership with EMSV Getafe (Spain), Maia Municipality (Portugal), Etterbeek Municipality (Belgium) and Trikala Municipality (Greece).

In the period March 16 – 19, 2026, Sofia Todorova, project coordinator, represented Pomorie at the international meeting in Maia. The socio-economic characteristics, challenges and opportunities facing the host municipality were discussed. The delegation visited social housing facilities and got acquainted with energy efficiency measures.

Sofia Todorova presented Pomorie's progress and the preliminary version of the Investment Plan. The focus on energy and transport-poor regions generated interest.

The project aims at the exchange of experience and knowledge, with the Investment Plan being a step towards larger projects to improve living conditions.