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Fund at the UN Ukraine will allocate more than $5 million for energy efficiency

The global environment facility to support the project with $ 5.48 million.

The UN development programme launches a new project aimed at improving the energy efficiency of public buildings and constructions in Ukraine. This is stated in the press release of the organization.

The project provides an opportunity for municipalities to directly implement energy efficiency measures, providing technical support to companies providing energy services. However, these activities contribute to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

The global environment facility to support the project with $ 5.48 million. These funds will be carried out reconstruction and modernization of the systems of electricity and water in state buildings. Financial support will also be provided by local engineering companies for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.

During the five-year period, at least ten pilot projects will be implemented in ten small and medium cities of Ukraine. It is expected that these projects will contribute to saving energy and lead to annual reduction of carbon dioxide emissions of approximately 510 tons.

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