New fact sheet for Calimanesti Caciulata, Romania

1. Pilot community:
CĂLIMĂNEŞTI-CĂCIULATA
ROMÂNIA
Population: 8174 inhabitants
Area: 106,5 km2
Address: Str. Calea lui Traian nr. 306
Zip code: 245600
Phone: +40 250 750080
Fax: +40 250 750082
Mayor Ilie Nemeş
e-mail: primaria_calimanesti@yahoo.com
website: www.primariacalimanesti.ro
Călimăneşti-Căciulata is a spa resort located in Vâlcea county, near the Meridional Carpathians,
on the banks of the Olt river. The very mild climate and its proximity to mineral and thermal waters mean
that many diseases are treated here.
Călimăneşti town includes Călimăneşti, Căciulata and Cozia resorts and Păuşa, Jiblea Veche,
Jiblea Nouă and Seaca neighborhoods.
Călimăneşti, as well as the famous Cozia Monastery, both date back as far as 1388. The
therapeutic effect of the mineral waters was revealed in 1859 and, in 1873, the waters were awarded
the golden medal at the International Exhibition in Vienna.
The principal economic activities of the town were developed around the mineral water resources
qualities: 30% of the inhabitants work in tourism, 19% in commerce and 16.8% in industry.
Renewable Energy Sources
Now: There are 3 geothermal exploiting systems that capture water at 90-950C, that is distributed
to hotels, administrative buildings and around 700 apartments through the heating system.
Future: A new drill that allows the extension of the heating system in the south part of the town.
Rational Use of Energy
Now: Replacement of pipes on the secondary lines with materials with high isolation qualities.
Future: Thermal isolation of the blocks of flats and administrative buildings.