Recommendations on Comprehensive Low-Carbon Planning for Cities in Ukraine

More Energy Efficient and Renewable Energy Activities are needed to Move towards Sustainable Energy and Low-Carbon Demonstration. 

The following Goals may be narrowed by a detailed consultation with the respective authorities.

Strategies to Reduce Energy Consumption

• Reduce energy consumption in the city by xxx% in 2030; by xxx% in 2040; and by xxx% in 2050.

• Develop Energy Policy for the government;

- reduce energy consumption of municipal operations by xxx% by 2030 and by xxx% by 2050.

- retrofit old-city buildings/facilities for energy efficiency.

- purchase green products for municipal operations xxx% by 2030 and xxx% by 2050.

- use alternative fuel vehicles in the city fleet xxx% by 2030 and xxx% by 2050 (e.g. electric Buses).

• Improve municipal fleet efficiency by xxx% by 2027 and xxx% by 2030.

• Strengthen energy and building codes for the city.

• Establish green building-based codes for municipal operations.

Strategies to Reduce Energy Consumption

• Establish smart urban development plans and policies for reduced energy footprint.

• Create a Low-Carbon Authority to implement Energy Plan and Policy

• Establish industrial energy efficiency, combined heat-power, and renewable technologies partnerships, incentives, and programs.

• Prioritize five key areas for targeted encouragement.

- Provide incentives to city officials for energy efficiency (Champions Awards to Departments, Zones and Individuals)

- performance-based incentives for buildings and facilities

- provide incentives to new green developments (floor space, development rights, tax incentives, city plaques)

• Institute and expand peak load management and improved metering.

• Tackle urban heat island issues (green/white roofs, other paved surfaces, urban forestation)

• Launch an energy awareness and training campaign.

- Training for elected officials, city officials, professionals, etc

- Green workforce training (construction/interiors)