How to make Ukraine energy-independent energy-efficient
Reform energy efficiency is one of the most important in the country. First, it addressed the issue of energy independence of our state is the most important issue on the agenda. And secondly, this reform, like no other, brings us closer to European standards of consumption and energy savings. We all understand that Ukraine needs to bring the cost of gas in one level and remove the corruption from the gas industry. But we understand that now is a significant blow to the pockets of Ukrainians. But because this topic is the subject of political debate and speculation. In response to these discussions worth noting: you need not to debate, to argue and to breed political controversy, and come to the defense of Ukrainian citizens, through action and implementation of energy efficiency measures. Must realize the importance of not only pay, but also to consume like Europeans. And there's a simple clear way, which firmly became the Ministry of regional development. This is the way thermo, which have already successfully passed all EU countries. His Foundation in Ukraine should become the energy efficiency Fund.The establishment of energy efficiency Fund is a strategic instrument in the key countries reform energy efficiency. Its basic principle – a radical reduction of energy consumption through the economic motivation for reducing consumption of energy or heat. Ukraine is a course on overcoming energy dependence, and the Fund is the effective tool to achieve this goal. It is intended to promote sustainable financing for energy efficiency projects and to become a certified instrument providing funds for these activities. Also – a step toward energy independence of the state and modernization of infrastructure. Now, together with European experts we have prepared the format in which it will work, and preparing the relevant draft legislation. Among the most effective methods of energy efficiency – protection of socially vulnerable citizens through subsidies, monetization of subsidies, incentives to saving, and the implementation of the "warm" credits from the energy efficiency Fund. Needs to work out a monetization model and that subsidies to encourage energy efficiency in the country. It is necessary to protect socially vulnerable groups (those who are not able to pay) and motivate energy efficiency to those who are willing to pay for housing and communal services (to help to consume and pay less). It is necessary to give citizens the opportunity for savings to Fund their own energy efficiency. Ukraine spends twice as much energy than Poland or other Eastern European countries. Therefore needs to increase the expenditure of thermal energy to the European level. One aspect of this process – the account and again the account is mass installation of gas and heat meters. In the past year we significantly advanced in this direction. The number of homes equipped with heat meters, increased from 31% to 52%. This year we plan to increase this figure to 76%. Have to redistribute in favor of people of corruption energy subsidies, which last year alone amounted to 153 billion USD. The government already directs these funds to social needs. Since may 1st social standards increased by 6%, and from 1 December by 10%. One of the important areas – partial compensation to citizens of the credits received for the needs of energy efficiency. Last year, the state compensated from the budget for these needs 343 million. These funds helped to attract 1.2 bn USD. That is UAH 1.5 billion was made on the energy efficiency programme. Thus 100 thousand families received subsidized loans for which they were compensated 30% of the loan, and also part of a percent for municipal programs. The success of this practice were appreciated by our international partners. The German government and the EU are ready to provide for these needs long-term and cheap money. We believe that committed citizens Energoinvest you can save 40-45% of energy. And in terms of market rate of return on measures to improve the energy efficiency of apartments is three years. This was reported in the Vinnytsia regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
