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October 30, 2024 — Policy Paper

Instruments to catalyse energy efficiency investments in residential buildings

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has left a lasting impact on the country’s residential sector, with economic damages exceeding EUR 54 billion. Ongoing assaults on energy infrastructure have deepened the crisis, intensifying energy shortages and underscoring the urgent need for energy-saving solutions. One key response is to prioritize energy-efficient construction and retrofitting

Instruments to catalyse energy efficiency investments in residential buildings

March 22, 2024 — Policy Briefing

Pathways for the decarbonisation of Ukraine’s power sector. Scenario comparison, impact of CBAM and the role of Ukraine’s upcoming Emissions Trading System (ETS)

The Policy Briefing “Pathways for the decarbonisation of Ukraine’s power sector. Scenario comparison, impact of CBAM and the role of Ukraine’s upcoming Emissions Trading System (ETS)” outlines possible pathways for the decarbonisation of Ukraine’s power sector. Different scenarios based on work by Low Carbon Ukraine and modelling by other recent studies outlining net-zero pathways for

Decarbonisation of the Power Sector and ETS

March 7, 2024 — Policy Briefing

Exemption of electricity exports from EU-CBAM. Conditions for exemption and assessment for Ukraine

This Policy Briefing accompanies the Policy Paper“Exemption of electricity exports from EU-CBAM. Conditions for exemption and assessment for Ukraine”. It examines Ukraine’s alignment with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) conditions for exempting its electricity exports. Enacted in October 2023, the CBAM mandates importers of specific goods, including electricity, to account and pay for

CBAM Exemption conditions for Electricity

September 18, 2023 — Policy Paper

Existing and past energy & climate-related financing for EU member-states, candidate, and neighbourhood countries

The European Union (EU) provides substantial financial support through loans and grants to its members, candidate countries, and those within its neighbourhood policy framework, with a growing emphasis on energy and climate initiatives. Ukraine’s new status as a candidate country might provide access to additional funds such as the Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA). Nevertheless, facing

Energy & climate-related financing for EU MS, candidate and neighbourhood countries

May 27, 2021 — Policy Note

Reaching Ukraine’s energy and climate targets

This series presents ten Policy Proposals aimed at helping Ukraine reach its energy and climate targets.

LCU_Reaching Ukraine's energy and climate targets

May 10, 2021 — Policy Note

Energy efficiency in public buildings – 50% retrofitting target until 2030

Deferred maintenance and repair investments reduce the value of the Ukrainian building stock. A long-term retrofitting strategy is required for residential as well as public buildings.

Energy efficiency in public buildings – 50% retrofitting target until 2030

May 9, 2021 — Policy Note

Low-Carbon Transport Policies for Ukraine

Greenhouse gas emissions from transport have been slightly increasing since the year 2000. With the right policies, Ukraine can further decrease transport emissions and reach its mid-and long-term climate goals.

Low-Carbon Transport Policies for Ukraine

May 8, 2021 — Policy Note

Towards a decarbonisation of Ukraine’s steel sector

This paper considers the potential for decarbonizing Ukraine’s steel sector and gives policy recommendations that take into account the challenging international environment Ukraine’s steel sector finds itself in.

Towards a decarbonisation of Ukraine's steel sector (2021, PN, en)

May 7, 2021 — Policy Note

A socially sustainable coal phase-out in Ukraine

A coal phase-out is an inevitable step for Ukraine on its decarbonization path. This paper proposes accompanying measures for the phase-out, aimed at dampening its negative impact.

A socially sustainable coal phase-out in Ukraine

May 6, 2021 — Policy Note

Synchronising Ukraine’s and Europe’s electricity grids

Synchronising Ukraine’s and Europe’s electricity grids will be expensive, but hugely beneficial. This paper discusses the challenges and potential benefits in detail.

Synchronising Ukraine´s and Europe´s electricity grids

May 5, 2021 — Policy Note

Increasing RES electricity generation through competitive auctioning of feed-in premiums

We propose regulatory changes that would reduce RES imbalances, ensure a more efficient dispatch of Ukraine’s electricity system and hence reduce the need for costly balancing energy.

Increasing RES electricity generation through competitive auctioning of feed-in premiums (2021, PN, en)

May 4, 2021 — Policy Note

Reforming Ukraine’s electricity market

We assess the recent market development after the first year of market opening, and address a number of issues that we deem critical for ensuring the development of a stable, transparent and competitive market.

Reforming Ukraine’s electricity market

May 3, 2021 — Policy Note

Phasing-Out Consumer Subsidies. Prospects and Challenges for Ukraine’s Natural Gas and Electricity Sector

Fossil fuel subsidies have been a popular measure for governments, but have adverse effects. We propose a phase-out of consumer subsidies until 2022.

Phasing-Out Consumer Subsidies. Prospects and Challenges for Ukraine’s Natural Gas and Electricity Sector

May 2, 2021 — Policy Note

A revision of Ukraine’s Carbon Tax

Ukraine’s current carbon tax is too low to effectively reduce emissions. We propose a carbon tax of EUR 39/t CO2 and discuss the implications.

A Revision of Ukraine’s Carbon Tax

May 1, 2021 — Policy Note

Financing options for “green” policy measures

This paper proposes tailor-made green financing schemes consisting of public and private funding. We elaborate on certain financial instruments typical for green measures such as green bonds.

Financing options for ‘green’ policy measures

December 9, 2020 — Quarterly Monitoring Report

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Jun-Dec 2020

Renewable electricity generation has reached record level. A decline in nuclear output could be observed in May 2020 that was not justified by technical or economic reasons, lower electricity demand or RES deployment.

Quarterly Monitoring Report (12/2020, en)

June 10, 2020 — Quarterly Monitoring Report

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Mar-May 2020

Anti-crisis measures in electricity sector. Ukrenergo certification. Gas market. RES support scheme. Electricity market opening. Electricity consumption decrease due to Covid-19.

Quarterly Monitoring Report (06/2020, en)

December 10, 2019 — Policy Briefing

CO2 taxation in Ukraine

Tax revenues from a potential upstream carbon tax in Ukraine of 27UAH/t CO2 are estimated between UAH 5.6 and 6.1 bln. Price increases from taxation are strongest for coal (+3.5%-4.3%).

CO2 Taxation (12/19/2019, PB, en)

November 21, 2019 — Quarterly Monitoring Report

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Aug-Nov 2019

Progress on gas TSO unbundling and certification, corporatisation and certification of Ukrenergo, licensing in upstream sector. Analysis and recommendations on ESU action plan implementation.

Quarterly Monitoring Report (11/2019, en)

November 21, 2019 — Policy Note

Limiting the cost of feed-in-tariff subsidies

Assessment of feed-in-tariff, related expenditures for RES, current scheme of financing, impact on state budget and electricity prices. Analysis of risks of retroactive change in support scheme.

FIT subsidies (11/21/2019, PN, en)

August 19, 2019 — Policy Note

Energy and Climate Policy Priorities for the New Administration

Recommendations on making energy markets competitive, increasing RES share, structural change in coal sector and regions, investments in infrastructure, energy efficiency in residential sector.

Policy Priorities for New Administration (08/19/2019, PN, en)

August 12, 2019 — Quarterly Monitoring Report

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Apr-Jul 2019

Progress on ensuring of the NEURC’s independance, unbundling and PSO on gas market, and launching the NECP development process. Key priorities in energy policy for the new administration.

Quarterly Monitoring Report (08/2019, en)

April 17, 2019 — Quarterly Monitoring Report

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Feb-Apr 2019

Developments on the law introducing RES-e auctions, launch of daily balancing on gas market and Naftogaz issues. Deep dives into the issue of debts in the Ukrainian electricity system and progress with electricity market reform.

Quarterly Monitoring Report (04/2019, en)

February 20, 2019 — Policy Note

Ukraine’s National Energy and Climate Plan

Introduction to the development of National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for Ukraine, namely timeline and structure of the document.

National Energy and Climate Plan (02/20/2019, PN, en)

February 20, 2019 — Policy Note

The Draft Law on Renewable Energy Sources

Recommendations: Dynamically adjusting FIT based on project duration. Incentives for a smart & grid-friendly location selection. FIT reduction in 2019 to contain costs.

Draft Law on RES (02/20/2019, PN, en)

January 3, 2019 — Quarterly Monitoring Report

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Nov 18 – Jan 19

Changes in the environmental taxes and related challenges, new PSO rules on the gas market and supply billing issues. Deep dive into the draft law on new RES support scheme (auctions) and introduction to Ukraine’s National Energy and Climate Plan.

Quarterly Monitoring Report (01/2019, en)

November 8, 2018 — Quarterly Monitoring Report

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Jun-Oct 2018

Key Developments in Ukraine’s Energy Sector. Balancing Needs due to RES increase. Introducing the Low Carbon Ukraine Project

Quarterly Monitoring Report (11/2018, en)

Publications

#Policy Instruments

Instruments to catalyse energy efficiency investments in residential buildings

Pathways for the decarbonisation of Ukraine’s power sector. Scenario comparison, impact of CBAM and the role of Ukraine’s upcoming Emissions Trading System (ETS)

Exemption of electricity exports from EU-CBAM. Conditions for exemption and assessment for Ukraine

Existing and past energy & climate-related financing for EU member-states, candidate, and neighbourhood countries

Reaching Ukraine’s energy and climate targets

Energy efficiency in public buildings – 50% retrofitting target until 2030

Low-Carbon Transport Policies for Ukraine

Towards a decarbonisation of Ukraine’s steel sector

A socially sustainable coal phase-out in Ukraine

Synchronising Ukraine’s and Europe’s electricity grids

Increasing RES electricity generation through competitive auctioning of feed-in premiums

Reforming Ukraine’s electricity market

Phasing-Out Consumer Subsidies. Prospects and Challenges for Ukraine’s Natural Gas and Electricity Sector

A revision of Ukraine’s Carbon Tax

Financing options for “green” policy measures

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Jun-Dec 2020

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Mar-May 2020

CO2 taxation in Ukraine

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Aug-Nov 2019

Limiting the cost of feed-in-tariff subsidies

Energy and Climate Policy Priorities for the New Administration

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Apr-Jul 2019

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Feb-Apr 2019

Ukraine’s National Energy and Climate Plan

The Draft Law on Renewable Energy Sources

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Nov 18 – Jan 19

Energy Strategy 2035. Implementation progress Jun-Oct 2018

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