Azerbaijan unveils energy efficiency roadmap at COP29

Azerbaijan has presented its Roadmap for Energy Efficiency Policy at an event jointly organized with the International Energy Agency (IEA) during COP29, Azernews reports.

Deputy Minister of Energy Orkhan Zeynalov highlighted Azerbaijan’s commitment to combating climate change and its dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He emphasized the country's active steps to accelerate the transition to a green economy, enhance the share of renewable energy sources, and ensure greater energy efficiency.

Zeynalov further noted that energy efficiency is a critical component of Azerbaijan’s energy transition policy, which is reflected in strategic documents and the legal-regulatory framework developed in this area.

The Roadmap, which was created under the EU4Energy program of the European Union, outlines the current state of energy efficiency in Azerbaijan. It indicates that multi-apartment residential buildings in Azerbaijan have the potential to improve energy efficiency by up to 50%. If fully realized, this could save up to 4.2 billion cubic meters of gas annually, reduce carbon emissions by 10 million tons, and create 125,000 new jobs.

The event included panel discussions on future priorities for energy efficiency, the challenges ahead, solutions, and the study of international experiences.