Contemporary Problems in Ensuring Energy Efficiency of Residential Construction in Ukraine
Journal Title: Проблеми економіки - Year 2014, Vol 2014, Issue 3
Abstract
The objective of the article consists in studying problems associated with ensuring energy efficiency of residential construction in Ukraine. It is indicated that energy efficiency in the housing sector can be increased through construction of new energy-efficient residential houses and thermal modernization of already existing housing stock. The concept of energy efficiency is considered. As part of the study, energy balance of Ukraine is examined, the structure of final consumption of fuel and energy resources is analyzed, in particular in the housing sector. The difference between the building energy classification under European norms and the domestic legal framework is established. The results of analysis of the European experience in state support of measures aimed at thermal modernization of residential houses are described. Basic routes to solving the problem of ensuring energy efficiency of residential construction at the state level are formulated, as well as principal tasks for construction enterprises.
Authors and Affiliations
Olga Komelina, Svitlana Shcherbinina
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