OSCE workshop promotes best practices in the efficient use of energy sources in Turkmenistan

International standards on efficient energy use and best practices of Energy Service Companies (ESCO) in OSCE participating States were discussed during an OSCE-organized online seminar in Ashgabat on 23 and 24 November 2021.

Representatives from the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan and students and teaching staff of the Turkmen State Energy Institute (TSEI) participated in the seminar.

Two international experts from Ukraine shared their extensive experiences in the implementation of ESCO projects and addressed energy efficient solutions. They familiarized participants with the concept of energy service contracts, business models, financing of the contracts and measurement and verification methods of energy efficiency.

“The OSCE recognizes that sustainable management of energy resources is one of the key modern challenges, not only in the OSCE region, but also across the globe. Addressing those challenges, the organization has been providing a platform for a broad dialogue on good governance in the energy sector, including promotion of energy efficiency, energy security and development of renewable energy,” said John MacGregor, Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat.

“This is why many OSCE participating States developed business models, which provide a broad range of energy efficient solutions through implementation of energy saving projects by ESCO,” he added.

The event marks a continuation of the OSCE Centre's co-operation with the government of Turkmenistan in the area of energy efficiency.