Studies

Part 1: A review of current policies, legal frameworks, and practices that use energy efficiency measures to address energy poverty in the Contracting Parties, along with examples from the European Union.

Part 2: Recommendations on how the Contracting Parties can reduce energy poverty through energy efficiency improvements in the buildings sector, focusing on:

• Targeted renovation and efficiency programmes for energy-poor households

• Funding and financing models

• Policy and legislative adjustments

• Monitoring social, environmental, and economic impacts

• Integration of the Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle into national strategies

Analytical Note No. 1 examines the use of intermediate and cover crops, which are grown during fallow periods and do not compete with food or feed production. Ukraine’s favourable climate could allow these crops to contribute up to 9.2 billion m³ of biomethane annually, around 46% of the country’s total biomethane potential.  

Analytical Note No. 2 investigates the viability of producing biomethane from lignocellulosic agricultural residues, such as wheat and barley straw, corn stover, and sunflower stalks. These resources present a sustainable pathway aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III). 

Analytical Note No. 3 explores integrating microalgae cultivation with biomethane production in Ukraine using CO₂, digestate, and heat by-products. It reviews technologies, market prospects, and economic potential, highlighting early but promising development with two companies already active.