scholarly journals PREREQUISITES AND TRENDS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEVELOPMENT AT ENTERPRISES

2019 ◽  
pp. 87-93
Author(s):  
Leonid Bytsyura
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
General Concept ◽  
Ecological Effect ◽  
Service Market ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Energy Service ◽  
European Standards ◽  
Behaviour Changes

Introduction. Energy efficiency is an important component of the Europe 2020 strategy and a consequence of one of the goals for the efficient use of natural resources. Energy efficiency is an interdisciplinary concept. It combines technology and innovation, agriculture, environmental protection, economics and legislation. It affects technological and economic changes, behaviour changes, and reflects energy consumption trends. Methods. The method of comparison is used in the work – to detect differences between objects of energy service; generalization – to define the general concept and understanding of the principles of functioning of subjects of the energy service market, abstraction – to identify patterns of development of markets in Europe and Ukraine. Results. The basic prerequisites for the development of the energy service market have been formed, and barriers to the implementation of energy efficiency measures at enterprises have been identified. An algorithm of the decision-making process is proposed, which should be based on determining the places of energy losses, the modernization of which would bring a measurable benefit. The considered measures of improvement of energy efficiency will allow to achieve the maximum economic and ecological effect of functioning of the economic complex of the state. Discussion. At the beginning of 2008, a large part of the draft CEN standards have been transmitted to the national standardization institutes of the EU Member States for final approval, and the draft standards, which were approved by the national standardization institutes, were adopted as European standards, which Ukraine is also aiming for, different levels of readiness, this process needs further research. Keywords: European standards, energy efficiency, energy service market, subjects of energy service market.

scholarly journals Friends or Foes? Political Synergy or Competition between Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 6339
Author(s):  
Lana Ollier ◽  
Marc Melliger ◽  
Johan Lilliestam
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Member States ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Energy Efficiency Policy ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Multi Linear Regression ◽  
Energy Efficiency Policies ◽  
Two Sides

Energy efficiency measures and the deployment of renewable energy are commonly presented as two sides of the same coin—as necessary and synergistic measures to decarbonize energy systems and reach the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement. Here, we quantitatively investigate the policies and performances of the EU Member States to see whether renewables and energy efficiency policies are politically synergistic or if they rather compete for political attention and resources. We find that Member States, especially the ones perceived as climate leaders, tend to prioritize renewables over energy efficiency in target setting. Further, almost every country performs well in either renewable energy or energy efficiency, but rarely performs well in both. We find no support for the assertion that the policies are synergistic, but some evidence that they compete. However, multi-linear regression models for performance show that performance, especially in energy efficiency, is also strongly associated with general economic growth cycles, and not only efficiency policy as such. We conclude that renewable energy and energy efficiency are not synergistic policies, and that there is some competition between them.

scholarly journals Assessment of energy saving and energy efficiency development in Russia and abroad

2019 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 01076 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Meshcheryakova
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Conservation Of Resources ◽  
Service Market ◽  
Service Contract ◽  
Market Participants ◽  
Contract Performance ◽  
Energy Service ◽  
World Economic ◽  
The Eu

At the present stage of world economic development, great attention is paid to ensuring sustainable development, including the low energy intensity of industrialized economies. In view of this, the various methods, approaches and mechanisms for energy saving and energy efficiency are of particular importance. One of the most relevant non-state mechanisms is an energy service contract (performance contract). There are preventive mechanisms that have not yet been imposed on market participants, but are capable of qualitatively changing the company's policy regarding the conservation of resources. The goal of the research is to form an understanding of the potential for applying modern energy saving and energy efficiency mechanisms in Russia and the EU. To achieve this goal, the study provides an overview of the current state of the energy service market in these countries, the conditions and directions of its development, identifies key problems in the application of the energy service contract and assesses its potential. A comparative description of the practice of application of the energy service contract and systems of certification of projects and real estate in Russia and the EU is given.

scholarly journals Obligatory versus voluntary energy audits: are there differences in quality?

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 522-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael C. Krutwig ◽  
Adrian Tanțău
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Energy Efficiency Measures ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Energy Audits ◽  
Energy Balances

Abstract Directive 2012/27/UE of the European Parliament has created a new motivation for energy audits: the avoidance of penalties. According to this directive, large companies in all EU member states must carry out energy audits at least every four years. Does this obligation affect the quality of energy audits? We hypothesize that voluntary audits, in comparison to mandatory audits, have a higher quality level in terms of a higher investment in energy efficiency measures. While mandatory audits must always take the entire company into account, voluntary energy audits allow companies to focus on the most promising business or process areas. The energy balance limits can also be drawn more focused. The auditor can also be selected according to specific professional qualifications. As a methodology, we first define quality criteria for energy audits based on the energy efficiency measures determined. Important factors are the adoption rate, the calculated energy savings and the consideration of non-energy benefits in the calculation. The validation of the collected quality criteria is carried out by a comparison with the results of already existing research work. In an empirical study, we then compare data from audits of both types that have already been carried out with regard to the quality characteristics found. Via a database with 1,692 energy audits conducted in Germany in the years 2014-2016, we can draw up detailed comparisons of the energy balances and, in particular, of the measures calculated. This enables clear conclusions to be drawn about the differences in quality between the different program types.

scholarly journals The current state of the energy market and monitoring of key issues in the innovation management system

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-22
Author(s):  
Stepan Barna ◽  
Yaroslav Shpak
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Service Market ◽  
Legal Norms ◽  
Service Companies ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Energy Service

This paper considers the factors influencing the innovative development of energy service enterprises. The study aims to establish the relationship between the regulatory policy in the field of energy, the willingness of the population to use energy efficiency measures and the innovative potential of energy service companies. The generalization of scientific work on energy and environmental security has shown the relevance of developing mechanisms to reform the energy service market, taking into account the level of innovative development and management at the level of the energy service company. Accordingly, five energy companies from the western region of Ukraine (OJSC Ternopiloblenergo, PJSC Lvivoblenergo, JSC Chernivtsioblenergo, PJSC Rivneoblenergo, PJSC Volynoblenergo) were selected as objects for the study. Methodological research tools were the methods of focus group, personal interview, variations, statistical observation, induction, deduction, and generalization. The study presents external and internal factors influencing the innovative development of energy service enterprises. It is noted that the level of innovative development of personnel in the energy sector is low. The importance of strengthening cooperation of energy service enterprises with united territorial communities to implement the approved legal norms of energy market reform in Ukraine is taken into account. Among the measures to strengthen the motivation of the population to use energy-saving technologies, the intensification of media and information activities was noted. The results of the study can be useful for managers of energy service companies, heads of joint territorial communities and joint co-owners of apartment buildings, researchers working on energy efficiency projects.

scholarly journals Concept of energy service market enterprices’ development

2020 ◽  
pp. 211-224
Author(s):  
Bohdan Brych
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Service Market ◽  
Energy Services ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Graphical Visualization ◽  
Energy Service

Introduction. In the process of economic development, the importance of the energy saving segment for the socio-economic development of Ukraine is to reduce energy and environmental impact. As a result, the role of energy services for the fuel and energy sector is growing. In world practice, the energy service mechanism is one of the most effective measures for energy conservation and optimization of energy consumption of companies and housing and communal services. Accordingly, the financing of energy saving measures on the basis of energy service for domestic enterprises is the area of development that solves important problems in reducing the company’s costs for the energy component of their operation. Methods. The methodological basis of the research is the general scientific and economic-statistical methods: in particular: analysis, synthesis, generalization, schematic and graphical visualization - to formation of conceptual foundations for the development of the energy service market; induction, deduction, dialectical analysis, schematic and graphical visualization - to determine the structure and features of energy consumption, components of the concept of energy service market development. Results. The article is investigated the measures for ensure energy efficiency in the fuel and energy complex of Ukraine. Industrial enterprises for the production use large amounts of energy resources (electricity, heat). One of the problems in strengthening the energy saving of enterprises is the use of old energy equipment. As a result, the importance of developing cooperation between industrial enterprises and energy service companies is growing. The development of the energy service market in Ukraine will contribute to the growth of the number of market participants and the range of energy services; formation of the mechanism of financial and credit support of energy service development; creation of national energy efficiency standards for certain sectors of the economy; creation of a national energy saving strategy based on energy service; wide involvement of local governments in energy service activities. The article is proposed the concept of developing the energy service market. The concept is based on the definition of its components: necessity, opportunities and effectiveness. The main drivers of the concept and directions of its implementation are described. It is proved that a single concept of developing the energy service market will provide a clear strategy for increasing the economic potential of the industry and the profitability of other sectors of the economy. Discussion. The prospect of further research is to form at the level of public administration a clear and effective strategy for energy efficiency of the country’s economy.

scholarly journals ESCО IN THE FIELD OF HOUSING AND COMMUNAL ECONOMY OF MODERN UKRAINE: EXPERIENCE AND PROSPECTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 4-14
Author(s):  
Bizonych Dmytro Bizonych Dmytro
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Saving Energy ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Energy Service

The article highlights and summarizes the experience of ESCOs in the field of housing and communal services of modern Ukraine and identifies further theoretical and practical prospects for its improvement and development. The main conditions for the development of ESCOs in modern Ukraine are clarified. Ways to increase the level of energy efficiency and energy saving in the field of housing and communal services of modern Ukraine are proposed. The potential of energy saving in modern Ukraine is revealed. Further, prospects for the improvement and development of energy services and ESCOs in the field of housing and communal services of modern Ukraine are identified. The current concept of ESCO is given. The concept of energy service and the essence of the concept of energy service are revealed. ESCOs have been identified - barriers (budgetary, economic, institutional, motivational, technical, financial) that need to be addressed by law. Manifestations of unscrupulous behavior of energy service providers at the stages of implementation of the ESCO mechanism have been clarified. Prerequisites and tools for influencing the unscrupulous behavior of energy service providers are identified. Areas for improving the regulatory framework for ESCOs (access to finance, incentives for investment, coordination of supply and demand, promotion of the ESCO market), recommendations for further steps for each of the identified areas. Models of ESCO mechanism are described (widespread - classical, innovative - deepened partnership, perspective - ESCO - energy management). The content of the project on thermal modernization and energy efficiency measures in the buildings of housing and communal services (project goals, main measures, sources of funding, efficiency) is revealed. Keywords: state regulation, public administration, energy efficiency, energy saving, energy saving (energy efficient) measures, energy service, ESCO, ESCO barriers, ESCO mechanism, housing and communal services, models of ESCO mechanism, thermal modernization projects.

Problem of energy efficiency in the model of sustainable development in Ukraine: EU experience

2019 ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Vasyl Zelenko ◽  
Yaryna Ferenchak ◽  
Nataliya Zelenko
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Association Agreement ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Efficient Construction

The paper outlines major preconditions of development of energy efficiency programs and the process of their introduction from the perspective of sustainable development concept. Energy saving measures of European Union are examined, its experience and results, like green books and Thermie programs, etc are analyzed. The paper also specifies relevant activities and responsibilities undertaken by Member States by 2030 and the rates planned to be achieved. The experience of neighboring Poland in energy efficiency promotion is analyzed, as far as the country most closely resembles Ukraine by the initial rates in 1990. We calculated conditional losses of Ukraine in 2017 as the gap between the rates of energy efficiency of Ukraine and Poland (similarity of climate conditions and the state of housing funds allowed us to assume that the comparison will be the most correct regarding Ukraine). The results of calculations make us conclude that the funds are used most efficiently if the money designated, for example, for subsidizing of population are directed at strengthening of energy efficiency (at least up to the level of neighboring country). It will result in saving of about 40 billion. This is the amount defined as Ukrainian capacity in terms of improvement of energy saving and possible results of its realization. The paper determines the stage Ukraine is at in introduction of energy efficiency measures and programs: “warm loans” program; conditions regarding energy saving in Ukraine enshrined in the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement; creation of legal basis, namely the Law of Ukraine “On Energy Efficiency Fund” as of 8 June 2017. The role of newly created Energy Efficiency Fund is analyzed. Special attention is paid to the fact that energy efficient construction is one of international liabilities undertaken by Ukraine. The presence of The Active House Alliance at Ukrainian market is an important achievement in this sphere as it is the non-profit association aiming at creation of housing concept corresponding to the sustainable development principles.

scholarly journals Impact of Passive Energy Efficiency Measures on Cooling Energy Demand in an Architectural Campus Building in Karachi, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7251
Author(s):  
Mushk Bughio ◽  
Muhammad Shoaib Khan ◽  
Waqas Ahmed Mahar ◽  
Thorsten Schuetze
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Base Case ◽  
Energy Efficiency Measures ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cooling Energy Demand ◽  
Campus Building

Electric appliances for cooling and lighting are responsible for most of the increase in electricity consumption in Karachi, Pakistan. This study aims to investigate the impact of passive energy efficiency measures (PEEMs) on the potential reduction of indoor temperature and cooling energy demand of an architectural campus building (ACB) in Karachi, Pakistan. PEEMs focus on the building envelope’s design and construction, which is a key factor of influence on a building’s cooling energy demand. The existing architectural campus building was modeled using the building information modeling (BIM) software Autodesk Revit. Data related to the electricity consumption for cooling, building masses, occupancy conditions, utility bills, energy use intensity, as well as space types, were collected and analyzed to develop a virtual ACB model. The utility bill data were used to calibrate the DesignBuilder and EnergyPlus base case models of the existing ACB. The cooling energy demand was compared with different alternative building envelope compositions applied as PEEMs in the renovation of the existing exemplary ACB. Finally, cooling energy demand reduction potentials and the related potential electricity demand savings were determined. The quantification of the cooling energy demand facilitates the definition of the building’s electricity consumption benchmarks for cooling with specific technologies.

scholarly journals Energy Efficiency Solutions for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Proceedings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Joanna Southernwood ◽  
Grigoris K. Papagiannis ◽  
Erudino Llano Güemes ◽  
Luisa Sileni
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Effective Energy ◽  
Energy Audit ◽  
Horizon 2020 ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Energy Audits ◽  
Innovative Capacity

Few small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have undertaken an energy audit to date and even fewer have taken action to implement energy-saving measures. Lack of time, knowledge, and finance, coupled with the low priority that SMEs give to energy management, are the most commonly cited barriers to effective energy management in SMEs. Four projects funded by Horizon 2020 (SPEEDIER, SMEmPower Efficiency, E2DRIVER, and Innoveas) have developed innovative capacity-building programmes designed to eliminate these barriers and encourage SMEs to undertake energy audits and implement the recommended energy efficiency measures. This paper presents an overview of the innovations being tested and suggests a series of policy recommendations that could help to drive uptake of energy audits in SMEs.

scholarly journals Energy Efficiency Measurement: A VO TFEE Approach and Its Application

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1605
Author(s):  
Shuangjie Li ◽  
Hongyu Diao ◽  
Liming Wang ◽  
Chunqi Li
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Energy Intensity ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Intermediate Consumption ◽  
Desirable Output ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

Energy efficiency is crucial to the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but its widely measured indicator, energy intensity, is still insufficient. For this reason, in 2006, total factor energy efficiency (TFEE) was proposed with capital, labor, and energy as inputs and GDP as the desirable output. The later TFEE approach further incorporated pollution as the undesirable output. However, it is problematic to regard GDP (the total value of final products) as the desirable output, because GDP does not include the intermediate consumption, which accounts for a large part of the production activities and may even be larger than the value of GDP. GDP is more suitable for measuring distribution, while VO (value of output) is more appropriate for sustainable production analysis. Therefore, we propose a VO TFEE approach that takes VO as the desirable output instead and correspondingly incorporates the other intermediate materials and services except energy into inputs. Finally, the empirical analysis of the textile industry of EU member states during 2011–2017 indicates that the VO TFEE approach is more stable and convergent in measuring energy efficiency, and is more suitable for helping policymakers achieve the SDGs of energy saving, emissions reduction, and sustainable economic development.

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