On January 14, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans on increasing energy efficiency.
According to international experts, Uzbekistan is among the most energy-intensive countries. In particular, almost 50 percent of the final energy consumption in the country accounts for the buildings, and the energy consumption per square meter is several times higher than in European countries.
In this regard, a separate agency was created last year to implement systemic reforms in the sphere of energy efficiency. The new structure is responsible for reducing energy consumption in the economy at least by 20 percent by 2030, and in state entities and social organizations – by 15 percent.
The meeting reviewed work plans of the agency for 2026.
Most of the buildings in the country have been constructed in the 1960s-1970s, and the level of their energy losses remains high. It’s planned to increase the energy efficiency of the social facilities and residential buildings with the participation of international financial institutions and attracting private investments.
This year 770 social objects will be modernized based on energy efficiency standards through $264 million from international financial institutions.
Plans to improve energy efficiency in the industrial sector were also outlined. In particular, solar panels are planned to be installed at 142 textile enterprises this year. This will enable enterprises to save 722 million kilowatt-hours of electricity. There are also plans to modernize 300 pumps in the drinking water supply system.
The President emphasized the importance of improving energy efficiency and rational use of energy resources.
