Energy Efficiency in Modern Ukrainian Economic Policy

Abstract

This article investigates the problem of the energy efficiency within the context of the global economic, environmental and social challenges of the XXI st. . The criteria of functioning of the modern energy market is defined, where the energy efficiency is ranged as its fundamental basis. The global trends in the implementation of the energy-saving technologies and the economic factors of the energy efficiency are considered. The energy consumption in the various sectors of Ukrainian economy is analyzed on the international comparative basis. The strategic priorities of the national policy of energy efficiency are outlined, the energy saving potential due to the introduction of the targeted technical and structural measures is assessed. The consolidated examples of the energy policies of the other countries, focused on the development of alternative energy sources are presented for their selective use in the domestic practice.