This objective to cover diverse project areas will lead to the reduction of GHG emissions while significantly improving the quality of die environment, and in particular reducing air, water and soil pollution. Since the beginning of its operation, the NTEF has been implementing four programmes. Energy efficiency projects for 77 public buildings (kindergartens, schools, universities, cultural community centres, theatres, sports halls, medical centres and administrative facilities) in Bulgaria, amounting to 27 million leva, have been implemented under the programme during die period 2011-2014. Partial financing (based on the de minimis principle under the state aid regulations) has been provided to two corporate projects for energy production from renewable sources.