Enhanced efficiency-related measures provide one-third of the emissions reductions needed for net-zero14.06.2022The IEA Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (NZE) sees the average annual rate of global energy intensity (i.e., energy use per unit of GDP) improvement – a key measure of the economy’s energy efficiency - doubling from around 2% achieved between 2010-2020 to just over 4% from 2020-2030. With accelerated action, the global economy by 2030 could be around one-third more energy efficient than in 2020. Doubling the current rate of energy intensity improvement from 2% to just over to 4% per year over the next decade could help avoid an extra 5 Gt of emissions per year by… Читати далі
The EUEA webinar took place “Scaling Green Finance in Ukraine for the Transition to Clean Energy”22.10.2021"It is extremely important for Ukraine to develop green financing, because there is a huge potential to accumulate about $ 70 billion for sustainable projects by 2030. Green financial instruments are needed for this," said Oleksandra Gumeniuk, EUEA Director. The EUEA webinar “Scaling Green Financing in Ukraine for the Transition to Clean Energy” took place today. The webinar started with the general state of development of financing in local banks of Ukraine. Maria Kolganova, Executive Director of the Independent Association of Banks of Ukraine, noted that “banks are very interested in green financing, but there is a lack of expertise,… Читати далі
Scaling Up Green Finance For Clean Energy Transition of Ukraine20.10.2021The European-Ukrainian Energy Agency invites you to join the round table: "Scaling green funding in Ukraine for the transition to clean energy". October 22, 2021, 10:00-12:00 am EEST. Participation is free. Language: Ukrainian, English. Registration: https://forms.gle/KsFYvyz9pnXZ1ePS6 Agenda 🔥 Key issues for discussing: 📍What is the relevance of the development of green financial instruments, the activities of the European-Ukrainian Energy Agency and the Smarter Finance For Families project. 📍EU Taxonomy: Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (Taxonomy) on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment. 📍The role of International Financial Institutions in the development of green financing in Ukraine. 📍Examples of… Читати далі
The results of an expert opinion survey on the combination of two state initiatives “Affordable Mortgage” and “Green European Course” conducted by EUEA13.10.2021“Energy-efficient buildings have a much lower consumption level of energy resources in comparison with ordinary ones, and accordingly the monthly spendings for the maintenance of sustainable and energy-efficient real estate are lower and do not create an economic burden on the population ", - Oleksandra Gumeniuk, Director of EUEA. 📍According to statistics, residential buildings in Europe consume in average 40% of energy and emit about 36% of CO2. ✔️The construction industry accounts for about 30% of total waste, which is a very high number. At present, in order to achieve the terms of the Paris Agreement, the EU's climate… Читати далі
The state of affairs with the development and approval of building standards with almost net-zero consumption11.10.2021 «A "green" building, as a criterion for providing assistance or a mortgage, is a very good idea. However, in Ukraine there are only requirements and criteria for energy efficiency, but what exactly is a "green" building - the legislation has not yet defined», - mention Valentyna Huch-Denysenko, Energy Efficiency Expert of the Reform Support Office at the Ministry of Community and Territory Development of Ukraine. We share with you the main theses of Ms. Valentina's speech during the EUEA webinar "Smarter Finances: How Green Buildings Can Help Overcome Energy Poverty in Ukraine": 📍Minimum requirements for energy efficiency of buildings: in… Читати далі
The EUEA Round Table: “Smarter Finances: How Green Buildings Can Help Overcome Energy Poverty in Ukraine” was held08.10.2021Yesterday, October 7, the EUEA Round Table: "Smarter Finances: How Green Buildings Can Help Overcome Energy Poverty in Ukraine" was held. In particular, Oleksandra Gumeniuk, EUEA Director, reviewed the European project "Smarter Finance for Families" and the main elements of green financing of housing "Residential Green Finance", as well as presented the results of a survey on the combination of two government initiatives "Affordable Mortgage" and "European Green Deal» conducted by EUEA. Valentyna Huch-Denysenko, Energy Efficiency Expert of the Reform Support Office at the Ministry of Community and Territory Development of Ukraine, reported on the state of affairs with the… Читати далі
EUEA invites you to join the round table “Smarter Finances: How Green Buildings Can Help Overcome Energy Poverty in Ukraine”.05.10.2021Energy efficient buildings not only reduce the cost of consuming energy resources but also improve living standards. 🗓 Date and time: October 7, 09: 30-11: 00, online. Who will be interested: Ukrainian banks, international financial organizations, international partners and donors, developers, public authorities, public organizations, journalists, specialists. Participation is free of charge. Language: Ukrainian Registration: https://forms.gle/wrwszeRku7rpkcov8 Speakers: ✔️ Oleksandra Gumeniuk, EUEA Director; ✔️Valentyna Huch-Denysenko, Energy Efficiency Expert of the Reform Support Office at the Ministry of Community and Territory Development of Ukraine; ✔️ Iryna Sukhodub, Specialist in energy modeling and green certification of buildings, іC consulenten Ukraine; ✔️ Andriy Hapon,… Читати далі
Oleksandra Gumeniuk and Magnus Johansen on Energy Week Black Sea 202104.10.2021The Energy Week Black Sea 2021 brings together government authorities, state companies from Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia, and Turkey, as well as IFIs, and foreign private investors to discuss RES policies. During the 2-day conference, participants are discussing reforms implemented by each country to foster or further scale up renewable energy deployment, how individual countries attract investors in global competition, suitable support schemes and policy reversals in some countries, as well as energy security issues. Oleksandra Gumeniuk, Director of EUEA, attended the event as a speaker and showed a presentation on the topic: «Overview of the Renewable Energy Market of Ukraine: Present and… Читати далі
EUEA is looking for a Project Coordinator27.09.2021EUEA Description: European-Ukrainian Energy Agency (EUEA) is an independent non-profit organization open to all stakeholders in the Ukrainian Energy Efficiency (EE) and Renewable Energy (RE) sectors who want to work constructively with like-minded members to contribute to the gainful and transparent development of these markets in Ukraine, through the promotion of fair and sustainable business practice, raising of public awareness of energy issues, and by influencing government energy policy. At EUEA we’re always looking for exceptional people – people who will challenge us, make our team stronger, smarter and more complete. People who know how to roll up their sleeves… Читати далі
EUEA opens its vacancy for the position Coordinator of core activities of the organization06.08.2021EUEA opens its vacancy for the position Coordinator of core activities of the organization. At EUEA we’re always looking for exceptional people – people who will challenge us, make our team stronger, smarter and more complete. People who know how to roll up their sleeves and tackle the job at hand; who go the extra mile to get the job done – and done well. At EUEA we are looking for employees to connect the world through the inspiration of clean energy, sustainable and environment friendly business development, resources efficient consumption – and we offer support, training, and a collaborative… Читати далі