After the war, rebuilt Ukraine should become a model of energy efficiency – the Government Courier
The Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Galushchenko took part in the 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency, organized by the International Energy Agency community with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities of Denmark. This was reported Government portal.
The event was also attended by European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol, Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities Dan Jorgensen, government officials from many countries and business representatives.
“The war is forcing the world to rethink the ways in which energy is produced and used. We need more reliable energy sources and smarter approaches to energy consumption. When I say “more reliable”, I mean not only free of Russian fossil fuels, but also stable, carbon-free and environmentally friendly, “said Herman Galushchenko.
It is made that 70% of Ukraine’s energy mix consists of clean energy produced by nuclear generation and renewable energy sources.
“From 2011 to 2021, the share of renewable energy sources in Ukraine increased from 4% to almost 14%,” the minister said. Ukraine also has significant potential for hydrogen production, especially green, and biomethane. At the same time, Ukraine has achieved great success in implementing energy-saving technologies, in particular, has begun the transition to modern European practices in the field of energy audit and energy management, eco-design, developing government programs to reduce energy consumption
“Russia’s aggression has shown that energy efficiency is not just about protecting the climate or the economy of households. It is also a matter of energy independence, a key component of the state’s energy security and sustainable innovation development, “the Minister stressed.
“Russia’s war against Ukraine has damaged and destroyed our energy infrastructure. We have to rebuild it. This will require a lot of effort and investment. At the same time, it will be an opportunity to reshape Ukraine’s energy sector in line with the goals of the 21st century in the framework of the European Green Agreement. After the war, rebuilt Ukraine should be a model of energy efficiency, a successful example of a green transition, “Herman Galushchenko concluded.