Kazakhstan intends to reduce the hydrocarbon footprint of
residential buildings. To achieve this, the country is expanding cooperation
with international agencies. Among its partners is the German
Energy Agency (dena). Its specialists have already conducted research
and noted that Kazakhstan
has significant potential to improve energy efficiency in the housing sector.
This can be achieved through the use of modern technologies and thermal
insulation materials. This topic was discussed in Astana at the international energy saving forum. Experts
noted that over the past ten years, Kazakhstan’s GDP energy intensity
has decreased by one-fourth, while domestic enterprises have invested about 500
billion tenge in energy-saving technologies. The current focus is on improving the
energy efficiency of residential and administrative buildings.
«About 47% of total final energy consumption is accounted for by
buildings. As part of the forum, we specifically organized two sessions where
international experts will share their experiences, including those from Germany, which
implemented a large-scale renovation program, the modernization of old housing
stock. This made it possible to improve the energy efficiency class of such
buildings,» noted Yeldos Abakanov, Chairman of the Board, Electric Power and Energy Saving
Development Institute.
«In cooperation with the Kazakh Ministry of
Construction, we developed a master plan for energy efficiency measures several
years ago. It included more than 100 specific measures across five different
sectors. These measures were scheduled over a certain period of time, and, of
course, there are specific support mechanisms provided by the state. From our
perspective, only such a comprehensive approach can ensure improved energy
efficiency,» said Elena Metzger, Project Director for Central Asia, Türkiye, South Caucasus at German Energy Agency dena.
According to experts, fostering
an energy-saving culture and introducing energy-efficient solutions in
construction will be among the key factors driving the sustainable growth of Kazakhstan’s
economy.
